Media Editorial/AV Implementation Tech

Job Description: Disney Animation combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters to the big screen for audiences around the world. Constantly challenged to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park productions and special projects for the Walt Disney Studios, Disney Animation is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today. Our team is currently hard at work on MEET THE ROBINSONS,, which comes to theaters on March 30, 2007.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Media Editorial/AV Implementation Technician to join the team in our Burbank, CA studio.

The Media Technician will work with a wide range of systems and technologies in support of Feature Animation productions and day-to-day operations. Systems supported include theatre and projection systems, Editorial non-linear editing workstations (Avid), videoconferencing rooms, transfer and duplication systems, DDR workstations as well as Audio and Video patching and infrastructure.

Responsibilities: AV Support

Provides editorial and audio/video technical support services including hotline telephone support, system setup and installation, trouble shooting and problem solving and routine maintenance

Systems support including computer based non-linear editing systems (Avid)

Analog and digital audio and video post production systems (telecine, video/audio duplication), Film based editing systems (KEMS and synchronizers)

Provide technical support, routine maintenance, coverage and repairs for Transfer Room operations

Provide customer service support and training as necessary

Responsibilities: Implementation Support

Implementation is a secondary, but integral part of the Media Group. Responsibilities are to install Media systems designed by Project Engineers. This position encompasses all responsibilities for the manufacturing and implementation of cabling assemblies and equipment installs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Preparation, pulling, cutting, looming, lacing and installation of signal cabling.

Solder and terminate all types of connectors i.e. BNC, XLR, TRS Jacks

Rack mount equipment

Prepare run sheets and cable labels associated to AutoCad documents representing the design.

Excel, Word, and Label application experience a must.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency with soldering, complex crimping, and other related wiring skills.

Ability to utilize test and measurement equipment for continuity and propagation purposes.

Working knowledge and fundamentals of film, video, and audio production, post production and presentation environment. As well, basic knowledge of animation process required.

Must be willing to work flexible schedule and accommodate production needs.

Ability to work independently with little supervision and requires immediate decision-making

Ability and willingness to cross-train and mentor others

Must be willing to work flexible schedule and accommodate production needs

Working knowledge of Unix, Linux, MAC OS 9, and OS X, and Windows NT, 2000, XP operating systems

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity of AutoCad

Must be able to work under stress with a variety of personalities while maintaining positive professional attitude.

Must be able to work under tight time constraints with the ability to deliver service.

Must be able to travel out of state

Knowledge and fundamentals of film, Digital Cinema, video and audio production and presentation environment, including analog and digital video, interlaced, progressive and segmented frame High Definition Video formats and issues relating to pull up/pull down and various sample rates

Education

High School or equivalent experience required, Associates degree preferred, IEEE Certification preferred.