Supervising Engineer (StudioPost)

Business Segment: Operations & Technology Compensation: up to USD 84.47 - hourly Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Job Description The Picture Post Supervisor role at StudioPost provides technical leadership, hands‑on system support, and operational partnership across all picture post‑production services. This position ensures the reliability, performance, and evolution of editorial, color, storage, networking, and remote workflows supporting television and mastering productions. The role is highly collaborative and client‑facing, balancing deep technical expertise with daily operational support for creative talent and production teams. This position plays a critical role in maintaining StudioPost’s technical standards, enabling efficient workflows, supporting revenue‑generating services, and advancing secure, scalable post‑production infrastructure. The core responsibilities include (but are not limited to) support of 9 color correction suites, 4 theaters, 9 QC bays, 3 VFX suites, remote dailies stations, and file delivery. This position requires being onsite 5 days a week, and availability to work to weeks as necessary for operational and project support. Responsibilities Technical Systems & Infrastructure Support and maintain all picture post‑production systems across Editorial, Color, QC, and ClientServices workflows Deploy, and support edit and color correction platforms , including Resolve‑based environments Manage storage systems (StorNext, GPFS) including performance tuning, expansion planning, and data integrity Oversee networking infrastructure , routing, firewalls, and security configurations supporting high‑bandwidth media workflows Build, configure, and maintain workstations, servers, rooms, and system infrastructure , including patching and lifecycle upgrades Operations & Client Support Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for creative talent , operations teams, and clients Support remote and hybrid workflows , including secure streaming and playback platforms for offsite customers Act as a technical escalation point for operational and client‑facing issues affecting picture services Partner closely with Scheduling, Operations, Facilities, and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery Supervise other Picture Department engineers Contribute to capital planning , system roadmap development, and technical standards Serve as an inter‑department technical liaison , translating creative and operational needs into engineering solutions Assist with documentation, workflow standards, and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Union IATSE L700 membership required Deep knowledge of picture post‑production workflows and environments Strong experience with editorial platforms , color systems (including Resolve), and media pipelines Hands‑on experience with computer system builds , including maintenance and administration of Linux (Rocky, CentOS, RedHat) and Windows OS. Expertise in networking, firewall management, and secure client connectivity Advanced knowledge of enterprise media storage systems (StorNext, GPFS) Experience with system builds, room design, calibration, and routing Strong troubleshooting skills under production‑driven timelines Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with creative clients and leadership Significant professional experience in picture post‑production engineering environments (10+ years) Proven experience supporting high‑end editorial and color workflows in a studio or facility setting Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with operational priorities and client service Experience working in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven production environments Highly collaborative and service‑oriented mindset Calm, solution‑focused approach under pressure Willingness to support after‑hours or critical production needs when required Commitment to maintaining StudioPost’s technical quality, reliability, and client experience standards Additional Requirements: Required On‑Site : This position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite. This position is represented by Local 700 CBA & the rate for this occupational code is $84.47 (Weekly Guarantee). Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. 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