SENIOR DIGITAL VIDEO SPECIALIST (REMOTE/USA) - GDM (GRAY MEDIA GROUP)

<strong>Salary/Wage:</strong><br/><br/>$90,000 - $100,000/yr <br/><br/><strong>Shift and Schedule:</strong><br/><br/>Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)<br/><br/><strong>Job Type:</strong><br/><br/>Full-Time<br/><br/><strong>Job Summary/Description:</strong><br/><br/>This position requires a thorough understanding of digital video tools and partner platforms, deep-level troubleshooting, and direct interaction with partners and stations for issue resolution and onboarding.<br/><br/>Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: <br/>• Act as advanced support for the rest of the support team and the primary point of contact with partners on high-level issue resolution and workflow edge-cases, primarily focused on digital video <br/>• Communicate resolutions internally and externally<br/>• Act as a liaison to the digital technology team for bug fixes and feature requests <br/>• Manage and support partner platforms, including but not limited to ArcXP and Quickplay<br/>• Configure video stream/playout/channels <br/>• Update XOS encoder HLS credentials as needed<br/>• Define parameters for stations and properties in QuickPlay<br/>• General station support<br/>• Onboard new products <br/>• Participate in special projects as needed<br/>• Participate in weekday on-call support as needed<br/><br/><strong>Qualifications/Requirements:</strong><br/>• Education: College degree or equivalent job experience in digital systems.<br/>• Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, web-based CMS user interfaces, and digital platforms.<br/>• Knowledge of HLS video manifest composition<br/>• Knowledge of video signal flow, encoding parameters<br/>• Knowledge of video encoding hardware<br/>• Must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and be willing to learn a variety of digital systems.<br/>• Experience: 3+ years of digital experience on a broadcast team is a plus.<br/>• Forward-looking approach to tasks and assignments.<br/>• Strong desire for continued growth and learning.<br/><br/>If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on <strong>"apply now"</strong>, upload your resume, cover letter, and references<br/><br/>(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the <strong>Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal</strong>)<br/><br/>GDM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company<br/><br/><strong>Additional Info:</strong>

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