Lead Media Systems Engineer (Supervisory Duties)
AI summary of the role
Lead Media Systems Engineer at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology, responsible for the sustainment and design/build of broadcast and media production systems.
No longer in the current catalog. Last included 2026-09-09. Check the employer’s posting for availability.
What you’ll do
- Respond to and resolve issues affecting acquisition, production, and content distribution across multiple DEE networks, including system outages and malfunctions.
- Analyze and troubleshoot streaming audio/video signals in traditional SDI and IP 2110 essence flow routing environments.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate technical staff; provide or coordinate staff training.
- Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures regarding technology facilities to meet business, marketing, and entertainment goals.
What you’ll bring
- 7+ years of experience in leading others and developing technical strategies for Media Engineering and live media production/distribution environments.
- Expert level knowledge of integrating, implementing, or refreshing broadcast control room equipment and modern broadcast cabling infrastructure.
- Proficient in SMPTE standards for broadcast television and video production/streaming environments (e.g., ST 2110, ST 2059, ST 2022-7).
- Advanced knowledge of on-prem and cloud-based storage/compute infrastructure with at least one foundational cloud certification (Azure, AWS, CompTIA Cloud+).
Technologies
SMPTE ST 2110 · Evertz VistaLink · Evertz Magnum · AWS · Azure · Python · NodeJS · Bash · PowerShell · AutoCAD
About The Walt Disney Company
Turns Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, and ABC IP into streaming, film/TV, sports, parks, cruises, products, and games.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
the technology that powers the generation, monetization, and distribution of all forms of consumer- facing linear and digital video/audio content. Responsibility includes numerous systems such as Playout Technology, Studios, Production Control Rooms, Remote Production, Post-Production, Contribution/Distribution Systems, Networking, Cloud Compute, Production Software and Virtual Environment and more. The Lead Media Systems Engineer is an expert engineer in several disciplines related to the acquisition, production, or distribution of media content. They are well-versed in multiple technical standards and have hands-on experience in both the sustainment and design/build of production systems. The Lead Media Systems Engineer is part of a tiered sustainment model where incidents are escalated from a shared Operations team (tier 1) to the Media Engineer I’s, II’s and Sr. Media Engineer
More from the job description
Job Posting Title: Lead Media Systems Engineer Req ID: 10142531 Job Description: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Company’s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think you’d love working here: 1. Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. 2. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products an [... source excerpt omitted ...] l and practical understanding of the technology that powers the generation, monetization, and distribution of all forms of consumer- facing linear and digital video/audio content. Responsibility includes numerous systems such as Playout Technology, Studios, Production Control Rooms, Remote Production, Post-Production, Contribution/Distribution Systems, Networking, Cloud Compute, Production Software and Virtual Environment and more. The Lead Media Systems Engineer is an expert engineer in several disciplines related to the acquisition, production, or distribution of media content. They are well-versed in multiple technical standards and have hands-on experience in both the sustainment [... source excerpt omitted ...] l to truly understand the businesses that benefit from our technology and make decisions and recommendations based on the complete business, operational and technical outlook, and requirements. Responsibilities and Duties of the Role: Respond to and resolve issues that affect acquisition, production, and content distribution across multiple DEE networks including system outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems, and conduct diagnostic testing, repair, and replacement activities necessary to solve routine, specialized, and complex problems. Utilize system health and performance monitoring software and platforms; troubleshoot and participate in repairing system problems
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