Alkemy X is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Studio Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Philadelphia studio. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the studio and ensuring the efficient operation of all technical and production systems. This position reports to the Director of IT, and works closely with our post production team and other IT professionals. The position will be based out of our Center City Philadelphia office, although the person will have some flexibility to work remotely depending on workload.

About Us

Alkemy X is uniquely able to develop and produce content and entertainment for Brands. We offer full-service creative capabilities, from development, Live Production, and Editorial through Animation, Visual Effects, and finishing services. Our experience spans advertising, digital, short form, long form, episodic TV, and feature films.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire studio, including post-production facilities, recording studios, file storage and other technical equipment.
• Provide Editorial System support, ensuring successful daily operations of Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere and Black Magic Resolve production environments.
• Manage ProTools Audio Systems and in-office Recording Suites.
• Manage Users Accounts including AD and Google services.
• Provide leadership in workflow development for Editorial and the broader production environment.
• Develop and implement best practices for production and post-production workflows.
• Manage and maintain the post-production IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, network devices, AV systems, and software applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in post-production technology and techniques.
• Regularly and actively promotes a positive, productive, and collaborative work environment.
• Functions as an ambassador of Alkemy X’s core values and studio culture.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in post production, with a focus on networking, application support, and storage systems.
• Experience with post-production software such as Avid, Resolve, and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Experience supporting remote desktop solutions, e.g. HP ZCentral Remote, Teradici, Parsec.
• Experience with remote review workflows and software such as Evercast, Cinesys, FrameIO.
• Experience managing ProTools, Source-Connect, and Soudminer.
• Experience managing high speed storage solutions.
• Proficient in Premier and Resolve system design, build, and support.
• Understanding of post-production workflows and industry standards.
• Experience with LTO storage systems.
• Understanding of network architecture.
• Experience with post production workflow, transcode, file delivery, file archive systems.

Additional Details

While the majority of Alkemy X staff work remotely, this is a hybrid role which will require some on-site presence at our Philadelphia office and occasional day trips to our New York City office (<1-2 times per month).

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Alkemy X staff receive paid time off plus paid holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, 401k with a company match, employer-paid life insurance, long-term, and short-term disability, and more.

We look forward to hearing from you!