#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

In This Role You’ll:

Paramount's broadcast operations run 24/7 - and the Media Operations Specialist is on the front lines keeping them that way. In this role you'll support the media, graphics, and broadcast workflows that power news delivery to millions of viewers. You'll troubleshoot real problems as they happen. You will work with skilled production and engineering teams while also gaining deep expertise in industry-leading platforms, all within a dynamic and critical environment!

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience supporting media, broadcast, or production workflows in a live or near-live environment.
• You need deep technical skills, meaning you should be able to troubleshoot issues with applications, workflows, and systems among tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience supporting production or creative applications (e.g., Adobe, Avid, VizRT, Mimir, or similar platforms).

Bonus Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 operational environment.
• You should be able to troubleshoot proficiently. This means you can tell the difference between user errors, workflow issues, application behavior, and infrastructure problems. You should also have experience managing support requests from artists, editors, producers, and technicians.
• Ability to properly log incidents, escalate unresolved issues to L2 engineering teams, and respond to monitoring alerts with immediate corrective action where possible.
• Working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux environments, including processes, services, permissions, and basic resource utilization.
• Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, DNS, connectivity issues, latency, and packet loss symptoms.
• Experience or awareness with shared storage environments, including SMB/NFS access, permissions, mounts, and common access or performance issues.
• Working knowledge of media workflows and asset characteristics, including file formats, codecs, wrappers, audio/video sync, and common operational failure condition.
• Knowledge with media asset management (MAM) systems and basic media lifecycle concepts, including ingest, archiving, and purging.
• Experience in ticket-based environments. This includes using tools like ServiceNow and Jira that follow specific processes. Capable of creating clear operational documentation, including incident summaries, symptoms, timelines, investigative steps, and outcomes.
• Ability to provide calm, technically grounded support during live, near-live, and time-sensitive production windows.
• Proficient interpersonal skills with ability to support production teams, editors, and end-users in a professional, patient manner.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with demonstrated ability to acquire new technical skills and stay current with emerging broadcast and media technologies.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for troubleshooting, validation, or operational efficiency is a plus.
• AI-conscious mindset, with interest in understanding how AI-assisted tools can support troubleshooting, documentation, incident analysis, and operational efficiency.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 100,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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