What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Media Systems Engineering position at Diamond Sports Group LLC?

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FanDuel Sports Network mission is to build a transformative, participatory sports platform, anchored by the most exclusive and relevant live professional games, that provides fans a year-round opportunity to engage with content and communities they are most passionate about.

The Position :

FanDuel Sports Network is seeking a Director, Media Systems Engineering to join the Engineering Team. Reporting to the VP, Engineering this position

will lead the architecture, administration, storage, and evolution of our production content asset management systems and infrastructure. This role is crucial to ensuring efficient, scalable, and innovative media workflows enabling seamless collaboration between production teams and driving the adoption of cutting-edge technology in media management. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of media asset management (MAM) systems, expertise in LTO archives and cloud storage solutions, and a passion for leveraging new technologies, such as generative AI, to enhance content workflows.

This role can be located in : Southport, CT, Atlanta, GA, St. Louis, MO or Los Angeles, CA.

The Game Plan : What you will do)

System Architecture & Administration

Oversee the architecture and administration of production content asset management (MAM) systems, including Avid MediaCentral, Sony Ci, and Frame.io.
Design and maintain the architecture of video ingest and playout servers to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency in media workflows.
Collaborate with local media managers to establish and enforce media lifecycle and metadata standards.
Evaluate existing systems and lead efforts to consolidate redundant toolsets, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Media Ingest & Playout

Manage the administration and operation of video ingest and playout servers to ensure seamless acquisition and distribution of content.

Optimize workflows for ingesting live and recorded media, ensuring timely and reliable availability for production teams.

Monitor and maintain playout systems to support broadcast and streaming requirements with high reliability and minimal downtime.

Media Archives & Storage

Manage regional LTO archives in partnership with regional Chief Engineers and media managers.

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for current archive solutions, including Telestream SGL FlashNet, MassTech MassStore, and Diva.

Develop and execute a strategic plan to migrate LTO archives to cloud storage, ensuring intelligent metadata preservation and generation for improved media accessibility.

Workflow Optimization

Define and implement strategies to enable remote access to high-resolution media for remote editing and delivery workflows.

Work directly with MAM providers to explore and deploy new features that enhance content accessibility and efficiency.

Technology Innovation

Research and explore emerging technologies, including generative AI, to automate content generation and maximize revenue opportunities.

Lead initiatives to integrate innovative solutions into existing workflows, ensuring FanDuel Sports Network remains at the forefront of media technology.

The Stats : What to bring)

10 years of experience in media system engineering or content asset management roles.

Extensive hands-on experience with MAM systems such as Avid MediaCentral, Sony Ci, and Frame.io.

In-depth expertise in video ingest and playout systems, including architectural design and management in live production environments.

Deep knowledge of LTO archives, including Telestream SGL FlashNet, MassTech MassStore, and Diva.

Proven track record in migrating on-premises storage to cloud-based solutions.

Experience enabling remote media workflows in high-pressure production environments.

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of media lifecycle management, metadata standards, and video ingest / playout workflows.

Expertise in system architecture design for ingest and playout servers, ensuring high performance and reliability.

Ability to evaluate and streamline redundant tools and workflows.

Proficiency in exploring and implementing new technologies, including AI-driven solutions.

Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and production teams.

Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.

Experience working with generative AI tools in content production contexts.

Understanding of live production environments, particularly within the sports industry.

Player Benefits :

Healthcare Benefits - Start 1st day of employment.

Wellness Program Incentive

401K - Match up to 4%.

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal)

Company Holidays

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits

The Company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $145,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Main Street Sports, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About us :

FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Diamond Sports Group, L.L.C, owns the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nation's leading provider of local sports. Its 17 owned-and-operated RSNs include : FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, FanDuel Sports Network New Orleans, FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, FanDuel Sports Network Sun, FanDuel Sports Network West, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. The FanDuel Sports Network RSNs serve as the TV home to many MLB, NHL and NBA teams based in the United States.

FanDuel Sports Network also has a joint venture in Marquee, the home of the Chicago Cubs, and a minority interest in the YES Network, the local destination for the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets. Diamond RSNs produce approximately 5,000 live local professional telecasts each year in addition to a wide variety of locally produced sports events and programs each year.

If you like growth and working with dedicated, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of FanDuel Sports Network to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FanDuel Sports Network will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000

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