ViacomCBS

Senior Manager, Technical Video Integration

Posted on: 6 Mar 2021

Burbank, CA

Job Description

ABOUT US:

CBS Interactive, a division of ViacomCBS, is the worlds largest publisher of premium digital content and a perennial top 10 Internet company. CBS Interactives brands span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and gaming.

Properties include the websites, apps and streaming services of the CBS Television Network such as the CBS All Access subscription service, CBS News Digital platforms including the 24/7 digital news network CBSN, and CBS Sports Digital brands including the 24-hour streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ, as well as digital-first properties in key content verticals, including CNET, ZDNet, TVGuide.com, GameSpot, Last.fm, Metacritic and Chowhound.

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Division Overview:

We are the Video Operations and Streaming team, responsible for supporting the video delivery and architecture of VOD and Live content streamed on over 15 platforms for CBS All Access / Paramount+. We are also responsible for the encoding and delivery of premium content to millions of users every day!

Roles Details:

Our team is seeking a senior video product leader who is driven to create top notch streaming experiences for CBS All Access / Paramount+ subscribers! The role will own and manage all documentation for video technology integrations and workflows as well as chart out best-in-class experiences for VOD content, live TV streaming, MVPD authentication and live feed franchises (e.g., Big Brother Live Feeds). Ultimately, we're looking for someone to document and manage video projects and media supply chains.

Your Day-to-Day:

* Lead all aspects of the video experience across website, mobile & connected TVs from concept inception through launch

* Collaborate with video partners (such as Video Operations, Ad Operations, Analytics and Business Intelligence teams) to solicit feedback and involvement for roadmapping, prioritizing and planning updates

* Translate digital streaming visions, strategy and roadmap into product definition, epics and stories that can be communicated to engineering, QA and other cross-functional partners

* Perform as product owner for VOD and Live TV streaming technology throughout their lifecycle and work to resolve issues quickly and efficiently

* Manage documentation for metadata supply chain, player upgrades, DRM, encoding, CDN partners as well as other emerging streaming technologies

* Work with product, engineering & video operations managers to maximize video and metadata entry points and playback opportunities to create promotional, growth and retention strategies, etc.

* Develop product requirements and documentation for all video workflows & projects

* Act as an in-house video specialist by staying up to date on the latest trends in other emerging platforms

* Additional other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

What you bring to the team:

You have -

* 7+ years of experience in video product management

* Demonstrated passion for the digital video market with solid understanding of the streaming video ecosystem and experience with streaming media players (live TV + VOD)

* Strong technical background or ability to comprehend and communicate any technical dependencies and requirements for product development

* Extremely motivated and is energized by big challenges with a keen eye for detail

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Operate both independently and as part of a broader team; balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a results-oriented environment

You might also have -

* Hands-on experience working with SCRUM or other agile development methodologies

* Prior analytics solutions and video ad products experience

* Experience working with video performance / measurement tools and QoS products

* Experience working with video CMS and program guides

LI-AW3FUNCTION: Software EngineeringEEO Statement:

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At ViacomCBS, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status

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ViacomCBS

Manhattan, NY

ViacomCBS Inc. is an American multinational mass media conglomerate based in New York City. The corporation was formed via the merger of CBS Corporation and the second incarnation of Viacom on December 4, 2019, which were created from the split of the first Viacom in 2005. The company has interests in film, television, publishing and digital media.

The company's main assets include the Paramount Pictures film studio, CBS Entertainment Group (consisting of CBS-branded properties including the namesake CBS network, CBS Television Studios, CBS Television Stations, CBS Interactive and a 50% interest in The CW), domestic networks (consisting of U.S.-based basic and premium-tier cable television networks including MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, Comedy Central and Showtime), international networks (consisting of international versions of domestic ViacomCBS networks as well as region-specific networks including Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia and Telefe in Argentina), Global Distribution Group (consisting of CBS Television Distribution and CBS Studios International) and publishing company Simon & Schuster.

Headquartered at One Astor Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, the company operates approximately over 170 networks and reaches approximately 700 million subscribers in approximately 160 countries.