Engineering Manager, Media and Content Services (Remote)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

 

Division StoryA+E’s Technology team is deep-rooted in the heart of our business. We have great people and great technologies, and together we take on the toughest challenges. As innovators, we choose to iterate, pivot, and adapt quickly. We’ve reinvented the way A+E leverages technology to produce and sell world-class content. We’ve modernized our core solutions and embraced a cloud first approach. Perched on the virtues of our “Technology Code”, we make technology better, create solutions together, and most of all, we have fun with it. Our team members are motivated individuals who help each other do remarkable things every day. Together we deliver best-in-class solutions that transform the way A+E works. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

THE ROLE: Engineering Manager, Media and Content Services

This role focuses on managing and mentoring a team of Software Engineers focused on applications supporting content management and media workflows that power all of A+E Networks’ consumer facing Owned and Operated sites and apps.

Day to Day:

• Manage a team that develops, enhances, and maintains the Content Management System (CMS) and Online Video Platform (OVP) based applications in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Optimize and extend A+E’s CMS functionality to meet the evolving needs of digital businesses
• Optimize OVP features to ensure a premium video user experience; integrate encoding & streaming pipelines with the OVP
• Integrate third-party systems into the CMS/OVP for seamless metadata workflows
• Oversee OVP integrations with ad-serving platforms (display and video) - ensure proper ad display across web sites and apps
• Provide technical leadership by proposing solutions to business challenges, including recommending architectural changes when necessary.
• Identify areas for automation and scalability in the content production pipeline
• Ensure that technical issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure timely project delivery, manage project timelines, proactively identify and mitigate risks
• …