STREAMING TECH & CONTENT ADMIN

Great opportunity for a self-starting, motivated candidate comfortable working both independently and as a team player. We manage a worldwide network of HD live cameras focusing on nature and wildlife, providing educational insight to the public with the help of non-profit partners. We value learning and drive innovation, and our work positively impacts both the partners we work with and the dedicated communities that we reach. Continuous Operation of Live Camera Systems Improvement of camera systems by testing and optimizing stream settings, responding to automated monitoring/alert systems and reports from camera operators/managers Digital maintenance: assurance of streaming quality by regular maintenance and troubleshooting (i.e., rebooting cameras when necessary, routine maintenance and upgrades including firmware, cleaning and servicing of camera housings, optimizing auto-tours, focus, etc.) Scheduling of live broadcasts Set up, testing, and configuration of servers for transcoding and 1080p recording Workflow documentation and reporting: streaming configurations, local bandwidth, access credentials, network configurations, software licensing Upgrade network connections for existing locations as needed Coordinate with Hardware and Field Install Technician for testing prior to field deployment Network Administration: Diagnose bottlenecks in local area network (LAN), manage ISP gateway and service Providers, Firewall and security Content Management Admin Content management and publishing Broadcast remote live events (TBD) Media management: creating systems for archiving quality live camera recordings, video selects, and highlights Required Skills Detail-oriented, and able to maintain documentation Understanding of streaming video and encoding practices Experience with content management (data entry, assets, tagging) Experience working with video platforms and content delivery networks (YouTube, Akamai) Setting up systems for effective monitoring, troubleshooting and support Ability to access and configure networks and routers Software & Applications Wowza Stream Engine Flash Media Live Encoder Wordpress Admin Adobe Photoshop