The Big Picture
DigiSay is a leading MPN (Multi-Platform Network) in the MENA region that has diversified its portfolio of services to be specialized in the media sector but aiming for those services to be scalable and technology-based. DigiSay’s objective is to become one of the biggest digital media companies in the EMEA region using technology and targeting the global market and making sure it’s a great place to work for.
Requirements
This is a project base position with rotation shifts.
Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
Very good in English both written and spoken.
Familiar with internet & music applications.
Good knowledge of Arabic music (new and old).
Good communicator with attention to detail.
Minimum 1 year of experience hands-on experience with video encoding hardware and software.
Experience running live internet-distributed broadcasts with sizable audiences.
Good understanding of the entire live streaming architecture from source to playback.
Highly motivated to learn and stay on‐top of trends, technologies, and their applications in the workflow and deliverables of the content production.
Must be detailed oriented and maintain high levels of quality control during live streaming.
PROBLEM SOLVER. You must be comfortable diagnosing broadcast workflow problems on the fly and selecting the right tools to fix the problem.
Must work well under pressure.
Background in video entertainment, news or similarly related digital consumer media is preferred.
Experience with live video streaming and webcasting.
A thorough understanding of video and audio formats, bitrates and encoding standards for VOD and live streaming
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects).
Demonstrate an understanding of YouTube / Vuclib / Angamy Live, which are our platforms for content distribution and video players.
Understanding the computer networking basic fundamentals is essential in a work environment where the Internet is our broadcast platform.
Responsibilities
Creating Metadata sheets for desired Platform/Application & make sure the content has been delivered to the server successfully.
Monitoring of live stream settings, Audio & Video, moderating live chat comments.
Collaborate on development solutions to facilitate live broadcasts of major e-sports and TV channels.
Troubleshoot and support the servers, applications and configuration of video transcoding workflow platform.
Understanding of hardware/software digital video encoders for live streaming, familiarity with rtmp addresses and stream names, and encoding settings (size, bitrate, audio, settings, etc.) - Essential Skill
