Live Video Distribution Engineer / OTT Streaming

  • NYC, NY
  • Posted 13 hours ago | Updated 13 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

OTT Streaming
IP Video Workflows
Live Signal Acquisition
Video Distribution
Zixi
SRT
RIST
RTP
Multicast
Unicast
UHD 4K HDR
Video Protocol Troubleshooting
Broadcast Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
RCA
SOPs

Job Details

Title: Live Video Distribution Engineer / OTT Streaming

Location: NYC, NY (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term

Job Description:

  • Manage day-to-day setup, configuration, and monitoring of the live signal acquisition video pipeline.
  • Serve as the primary specialist for setting up and ensuring smooth operation of live sports events for major clients (UFC/Paramount).
  • Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues impacting contribution and distribution feeds in real-time.
  • Deep expertise required in IP transmission and various IP video workflows, including Multicast/Unicast.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for service interruptions and document anomalies for permanent resolution.
  • Demonstrate strong working knowledge of OTT video distribution technology and architecture, including UHD/4K/HDR streaming.
  • Hands-on experience with video transport protocols like RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, and RIST.
  • Collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to escalate and resolve higher-level technical problems.
  • Responsible for updating and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performing maintenance window updates.
  • Must have flexible availability to work nights and weekends to meet 24/7 operational demands.

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