(Hybrid) Multimedia Systems Engineer - Strategic Communications and Marketing

Strategic Communications and Marketing at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a hybrid Multimedia Systems Engineer (Professional Technologist 3).

About the Opportunity:

The Multimedia Systems Engineer leads the configuration and management of West Virginia University's cloud-based digital signage network for all WVU campuses and partners. In addition, this position works with web applications and other supporting technologies for digital signage software integration, video server databases, and computer systems affiliated with television studio operations.

The position should be able to build strong partnerships with campus communicators and be willing to learn a variety of skills related to live multimedia mixed media and studio productions. The Multimedia Systems Engineer is a key member of Strategic Communication and Marketing team, the University's central marketing and communications unit, and reports to the Director of Mixed Media Productions.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, management of information systems, or related field
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience with a combination of the following:
  
  
  
  • Web development and supporting programming languages
  • SQL database experience
  • Windows server experience
  • Computer hardware
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of database management, documentation, and project control techniques
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server operations
• Proven programming experience
• Must be familiar with digital file formats including WMV, MP4, H265, H264, MOV, AVI, WAV, WMA, MP3, JPEG, PNG, TIF, BMP, GIF
• Knowledge of video streaming techniques and protocols such as RTMP (real time messaging protocol), HTTP, MPEG-DASH and WebRTC
• Extensive PowerShell experience
• Understanding of LAN/WAN/vLAN, TCP/IP, UDP
• Working knowledge of Windows Hyper-V Replication with Hyper-V Server failover enabled to provide high availability and disaster recovery
• Ability to build web pages and web apps that incorporate RSS feeds, live video and server-based video playback
• Knowledge of the processes, workflows, and computer networking tasks that are associated with the management of a cloud-based digital signage network including operations, new player activation, programming, scheduling, content curation, user on/off boarding, playlist or channel management, user permissions, documentation, remote troubleshooting, and managing client relationships to achieve successful outcomes

Preferred Experience:

• Digital signage software and workflow experience, preferably with the Yodeck cloud-based digital signage content management platform
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  Multimedia production, audio and video capture, and formatting knowledge
  
  
• Knowledge of the differences between video formats and standard pixel dimensions such as 480i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and UHD
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  Knowledge with the Adobe Creative Cloud family of products associated with the video production process, such as Photoshop, Premier, after-Effects, InDesign, and Media Encoder
  
  
• Knowledge of the differences in audio signal distribution related to mic-levels (-60db) and line-levels (+4/0db / - 20 db digital) signals and digital metering

• Valid Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.