Creative Applications Graphics Specialist
Job Description:
Job Description and Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated person with experience in both software development and in computer animation production pipelines.
As an Applications Specialist, you will:
-Maintain the existing software systems used in the production of our on-air control room Graphics systems
-Apply skills toward Special Projects related to Graphics Technology and workflow tools.
-Enhance, modify, and redesign the systems to accommodate the ever-changing requirements of production
-Interact with animators and operations teams to solve technical production requirements
-Develop creative solutions to difficult technical challenges for live to air broadcasts
Responsibilities:
- Work with other departmental engineers to advance direction and technology of Graphics and Live to Air workflow
- Support existing software pipeline infrastructure, deployment and support of proprietary tools.
- Work with other departments to determine structure of technical process for editorial/deliveries pipeline and integration
- Define and provide support for pipelines and Technology processes across both studio and post processes.
- Interface with editorial and production artists to determine needs and prioritize against studio initiatives.
Requirements:
- Enthusiasm in Graphics and creative application development
- Flexible schedule to accommodate the dynamics of live news 24/7 operations
- Experience with CG – platform knowledge – VIZRT, Maya, Photoshop, Flash
- Proficiency in Linux or Unix, as well as Windows
- Knowledge, proficiency in C, C++, Python and VBscript
- Knowledge of relational database concepts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented player
- Familiarity with current trends in Graphics Technology
Desired Skills and Pluses:
- Working knowledge of Broadcasting and Live Television production
- Knowledge of video and disk array hardware
- Knowledge of SQL or Oracle
- Software debugging experience
- Knowledge of video codecs & streaming video techniques
- Administrative experience in media archive tools and transcode pipeline utilities.