Media Engineer at Skydance

Skydance is a premier media company founded in 2010 by David Ellison, dedicated to producing high-quality, event-level entertainment for a global audience. Through our feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions, we bring immersive stories to life. Our creative teams are led by industry veterans who prioritize the audience experience, utilizing cutting-edge technology to reach billions of viewers through partnerships with top-tier studios like Netflix, Paramount Pictures, and Apple TV+. We operate from our headquarters in Santa Monica, where we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that values every member of our team, from assistants to executives.

Key outcomes

• Oversee the operation, support, and troubleshooting of all audio and visual systems across our campus, including post-production screening rooms and conference facilities.
• Maintain state-of-the-art projection and Atmos theater environments, ensuring all content is presented at the highest technical quality.
• Manage a diverse range of video teleconferencing and collaboration systems, ensuring seamless communication standards.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and external AV contractors to design, install, and improve media technology processes.
• Interpret facility drawings and technical specifications to ensure projects are integrated reliably and cost-effectively.
• Provide preventative and remedial hardware maintenance while managing asset inventory and configuration daily.
• Develop standard operating procedures for hardware and software, including the design of intuitive user interfaces for our systems.

Requirements

We are looking for a dedicated professional with 3 to 5 years of experience in an enterprise-level technology environment, including at least 2 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives. You should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.

Technical proficiency:

• Expertise in screening rooms, multi-site media review systems, and collaborative media environments.
• Deep knowledge of signal processing, including SDI and HD SDI, as well as video coding and compression techniques.
• Experience with Crestron environments, audio mixers, microphone systems, and broadcast equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex AV system drawings and network architectures.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, work in cramped spaces, and lift over 50 pounds.

Languages: Proficiency in English is required.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience within the animation, visual effects, or broader media and entertainment industries.
• Familiarity with industry-standard software including Adobe Creative Cloud, Foundry Flix, Autodesk products, Avid, and Shotgun.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 – $80,000 USD. The final offer will be determined based on your specific qualifications, location, and relevant expertise. We are pleased to offer a hybrid work arrangement to support a flexible and productive work-life balance.

How to apply

We believe that expertise and skills are developed through a variety of paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed requirement. Please submit your application to join our team as we continue to push the boundaries of storytelling and technology. We look forward to reviewing your background and discussing how you can contribute to our mission.