Paramount Tech in Warsaw plays a crucial role in Paramount`s global engineering organization. We build highly efficient,
advanced systems which are used by millions of users all over the world.
Currently, we are looking for a rock solid Tech Manager - Affiliate Services. We need someone with at least five years of experience in television and/or cable industry.
Job ID: TMAS
Location: Warsaw
Job type: Full time, regular
Responsibilities:
Taking responsibility for supporting Paramount’s channel distribution to multichannel video operators and 3rd party transporters globally, including compression, security and signal deliveries of channels
Supporting affiliate engineers and departments within Paramount that are part of the distribution environment
Managing affiliate signal authorization ecosystem including topology, software, affiliate database and affiliate decryption equipment
Enabling the assessment and evaluation of new technologies by bringing together key parties (e.g. internal/external resources, clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders)
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal business clients, vendors and affiliate distribution partners
Assisting with developing budgets and regular tracking of spend
Maintaining an awareness of best practices in the technology industry
Analyzing, compiling and delivering regular clear, concise reports pertaining to distribution / transportation of Paramount channels
Developing strategies and tactics to implement company goals as they relate to signal distribution, encryption, and affiliate database management
Your profile:
5 + years related experience in television and/or cable industry
Working knowledge of satellite transmission systems including RF, encryption and encoding platforms
Strong understanding of network infrastructure, topologies and protocols
Detailed knowledge of master control technologies, workflows, compression, conditional access and uplink systems
Strong understanding of IP-based infrastructures
Strong understanding of video, audio and ancillary data protocols and technologies
Must understand signal flow through cable TV, DTH and IPTV distribution ecosystems
Understanding of Content Distribution Networks as part of a signal delivery environment
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Fluent in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Powerpoint
Project management, including agile and waterfall practices
Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule based on requirements in different regions
Fluent in English. Spanish, Portuguese or other languages a plus
Some international travel is required
We offer:
Challenging projects targeting large international communities, using modern development and deployment technologies
An Agile and growing team of software engineers creating products accessible everywhere
Great benefits package: private health care, fitness card, and lots of team building events
Competitive salary tailored to your skills and experience and plenty of opportunities for personal and career development
Brand new office located in the strict city center (2 mins walk from Metro Politechnika) with cool fun zones
Last, but not least, we do great stuff for the global brands, such as Comedy Central, MTV, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime and Paramount!