Manager, Post Automation

About the position

The Manager of Post Automation will lead a team of engineers and developers to help grow and support the NBCU Post-Production automation platform. The ideal candidate will oversee the development, code management, and data reporting for the tools. In addition, the ideal candidate will work closely with the Post Workflow team to ensure client requests are accurately captured, properly prioritized, and built to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of developers and engineers in these areas.
• Code management (including but not limited to CI/CD)
• Development QA/QC
• Data management and reporting
• Application development
• Managing assignments for the team, based on timelines and the skills of the development team
• Assigning proper deadlines for each assignment
• Setting accurate expectations for senior management on delivery timelines
• Engaging with third-party vendors as needed, specifically regarding integration via automation
• Overseeing L3 support for the automation platform
• Overseeing L3 support for the internal Media Asset Management (MAM) platform

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of managerial experience as a Manager or Technical Lead.
• Experience with understanding third-party and internal REST APIs
• Experience in scripting and automation using tools like PowerShell
• Experience in Linux, Windows, Node, React, Python, and Ansible
• Experience in Development QA/QC Processes
• Background with some form of source control management (SCM), preferably git
• Experience in third-party post-production automation tools, such as Telestream Vantage
• Understanding of video archive solutions, such as Telestream Diva
• Should be familiar with the software build process
• Experience with asset management systems (Production Asset Management and Media Asset Management)
• Experience working in an agile/scrum environment.
• Some weekend and off-hours work is required to handle regular upgrades and technical escalations.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of cloud automation tools, using both Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Experience in Post Production Engineering, preferably involved in automation
• Experience in post-production tools such as Avid Media Composer and the Adobe Suite, including content import and export.
• Experience in file acceleration solutions such as Signiant using automation to orchestrate job submissions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adept at building relationships with all technical and operational areas across NBCU

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other discounts and perks