Director of Video Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Supervisor: Chief Operating Officer

Effective Date: 6/3/2025

Job Purpose:

The Director of Video Engineering is responsible for the oversight and leadership of all IT, video, and technical systems across the facility. This role plays a critical part in evaluating emerging technologies, implementing practical solutions to enhance operations, and managing the team members who maintain and support these systems. Many responsibilities require direct, hands-on technical involvement.

This position ensures the overall performance, reliability, and strategic direction of video engineering and IT operations-including studio and control room workflows, networking, and storage infrastructure. It combines high-level planning with deep technical expertise and strong team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

Provide strong leadership and accountability across all technical departments, ensuring operational consistency and high performance from staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting the technical teams with clearly defined roles and responsibilities
• Providing direction, mentorship, and performance oversight for engineering and technical staff
• Enforcing adherence to established procedures through in-person communication and written follow-up to reinforce expectations
• Leading the organization and upkeep of all technical work areas-including studios, control rooms, edit suites, and equipment rooms-by setting expectations, training staff, and reinforcing adherence to 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Collaborating cross-functionally with creative and operational departments to align technical capabilities with production needs

Technology Planning & Integration

Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging tools, systems, and infrastructure upgrades to support current and future business needs. Balance innovation with operational reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Researching and assessing new production, IT, and video technologies for potential integration
• Leading the implementation of approved systems and infrastructure improvements
• Developing and maintaining a strategic technology roadmap to ensure systems remain current, efficient, and reliable

Systems Oversight & Technical Operations

Oversee the stability, reliability, and ongoing support of all IT and video systems, serving as the central technical resource for internal teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all technical systems and workflows, incorporating team feedback and revising as needed
• Ensure that 5S organizational principles are established and maintained throughout all technical work areas-including studios, control rooms, edit suites, and equipment rooms.
• Managing and supporting:
  • TOC/control room infrastructure (video routing, signal flow, audio, switchers, video servers, graphics systems, terminal gear, intercoms)
  • Servers, ESXi virtualization environment, Windows AD, storage systems, networking, and IT other infrastructure
  • Local and remote post-production environments
• Overseeing system updates, backups, disaster recovery planning, and technical documentation
• Maintaining relationships with vendors and support partners to ensure timely service, procurement, and support
• Documenting workflows, system designs, and procedures to promote knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability
• Acting as the senior technical authority, capable of resolving complex issues and supporting mission-critical systems when others escalate for assistance

Post Production Technical Manager

Serve as the primary technical resource for all issues related to editing systems and post-production workflows. Address and resolve challenges involving SAN storage, frame rates, codecs, Adobe Creative Cloud, and plugin compatibility. Develop and implement standardized procedures and training programs to ensure efficiency and consistency in this area.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining edit system workstation hardware and software
• Designing and facilitating edit system workflows and technical guidelines
• Managing the LTO archive system
• Overseeing SAN edit system storage, including routine maintenance, upgrades, and procedural documentation
• Ensuring all responsibilities are fulfilled either directly, through delegation, or by training team members to perform necessary tasks

Live Broadcast & Remote Production

Act as the in-house authority on all technical aspects of live video production and transmission. Evaluate emerging technologies and platforms to support evolving production needs. Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and deliver effective live event solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing live streaming workflows involving web encoders, bonded cellular devices, and CDN platforms
• Configuring and troubleshooting streaming codecs, remote contribution systems, and transport protocols (e.g., SRT, RTMP, NDI)
• Overseeing live feeds, signal routing, and transmission paths for both REMI and on-site productions
• Providing on-site technical leadership during live events, serving as Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) or Technical Manager
• Training and mentoring staff in live broadcast and remote production systems and workflows

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in video engineering and IT infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of production systems, signal flow, broadcast/control room workflows, and post-production environments.
• Proficiency in IT systems including servers, ESXi, Active Directory, MDM, networking, firewalls, and storage solutions.
• Advanced expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Media Encoder, codecs, frame rates, and collaborative workflows.
• Deep understanding of live broadcast workflows, remote production, and streaming technologies.
• Experience configuring encoders, web streaming platforms, transmission paths, and remote contribution tools.
• Proven experience managing people and projects in a technical environment.
• Comfortable in both hands-on technical work and long-term planning.

Our Core Values:

At AMS Pictures, our values are the foundation of how we work. We’re looking for someone who embodies these in both mindset and behavior:

1. Respect – People First
2. Passion – Love the Craft
3. Versatile & Collaborative – Learn and Share
4. Ownership – This Is Your Company
5. Integrity – Do the Right Thing
6. Excellence – Plan, Communicate, Adapt, Deliver