DESCRIPTION

The Graphics Studio Technical Manager position is a position that requires the ability to work well among multiple teams, manage the output of all the Studio-related GFX projects, and provide support to teams using the Sports Studios. This role is fundamental with helping to lay the technical foundation for all Studio systems & elements from the Creative Team while also keeping track of functionality for the Graphics Operators in the Studio.

This job will be communicating regularly with Vendors and internal stakeholders providing hardware, software and Creative elements – must remain in constant contact to ensure everything is staying on schedule and works within framework we are building. This includes staying up to date on all software and hardware specs and making updates as needed. Additionally, management of all Graphics hardware and licenses that Amazon implements for the Studio will be fundamental to success in this role.


Key job responsibilities
The Studio Graphics Technical Manager role within the Amazon Prime Video Production team is an important contributor to the product line across all Live Sports properties. Focusing on sustainable standards and practices that apply to all products within the pipeline and working with other stakeholders within the Amazon Prime Video group, the manager will be responsible for delivering the highest quality of Graphics production to Amazon’s customers on every event, every time.

Responsibilities Include:
• Oversee day to day workflow of all assets and documents to make sure they are efficiently delivered as required and outlined in Prime Video Live Sports Production Post Delivery Guidelines for each Studio live event.
• Work closely with Production teams and Vendors to manage timely delivery of assets.
• Liaise with production teams (internal and external) and vendors regularly to ensure best practices are communicated as the delivery of assets move into the QC stage.
• Ensure all assets and documents (broadcast materials, archival elements/paperwork) are efficiently delivered as required and outlined in Prime Video Live Sports Delivery Guidelines. This includes but is not limited to confirming assets adhere to technical specifications, follow mandated file naming conventions and pass QC.
• Learn new platforms as in-house Studio Graphics tools expand.
• Collaborate with Technical Operations & Technology teams to improve existing tools and operational workflows by identifying problem areas and providing smart solutions.
• Ability to coordinate and track high volume of work through an end-to-end workflow.
• Clearly articulate and document technical processes.
• Some travel is required.

A day in the life
In the studio:
• Management of Studio Integration: Initial build and integration of Graphics hardware and software in Sports Studios.
• Live Events: Responsibilities will include making sure everything needed for Graphics & AR in Studio is ready and available, including the documentation for Studio Operators to be able to properly do their job.
• Training: Facilitating and managing necessary training for Studio Operators as needed.
• Maintenance: Keeping track of Studio hardware and licenses, while being responsible for implementing updates – including testing and verifying before they are sent to on-air equipment in the Studio workspace.
• Support: Work with in-studio Operators & vendors to keep track of and fix issues that arise. As such, the Graphics Studio TM will need to build relationship with vendors/partners in the Studio and have an open-door policy towards teams coming in with issues (big or small). Graphics Studio TM to coordinate Support schedules for all events scheduled in Studio.
• Media Asset Management & Data Integration: Responsible for Studio implementation of internal/external Media Asset Management & Data integrations projects.