Media Technical Operations Associate (External Agency Staff) - The National Football League

NFL Media is a leader in digital media, entertainment, and technology, known for our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a highly skilled Media Operations Optimization Associate to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in optimizing our media asset workflows.

The Media Operations Optimization Associate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced media asset management systems. This role requires expertise in media management technologies, a strong understanding of media workflows, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and effective management of digital assets.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and deploy scalable media asset management solutions that meet organizational needs. Ensure systems are robust, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Workflow Optimization: Analyze and optimize media workflows, including ingestion, metadata management, storage, and retrieval. Implement automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Integration & Support: Integrate media asset management systems with other enterprise systems (e.g., content management, digital rights management). Provide technical support and troubleshooting for media asset management issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including content creators, editors, and IT teams, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that enhance media asset handling and accessibility.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the media asset management space.
• Documentation & Training: Develop comprehensive documentation for media asset management systems and workflows. Provide training and support to end-users and internal teams as needed.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of media asset management solutions. Implement performance tuning and scaling as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in media asset management or a related field, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role. Proven experience in designing and managing media asset management systems.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in media asset management systems (e.g., Vidispine, Reach Engine, Dalet Galaxy, etc). Strong knowledge of media formats, metadata standards, and digital media workflows.
• Programming: Proficiency in programming languages relevant to media asset management (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) and experience with scripting and automation.
• Database Management: Experience with database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data integration techniques.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues effectively.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based media asset management solutions (e.g., AWS Media Services, Azure Media Services).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of digital rights management and compliance issues related to media assets.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Required to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to work NFL game schedule if and when necessary.  This could include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL's third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes:   What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude 
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset