Summer Intern - Media Systems Engineer, Ilm

Job Description

The Physical and Post-Production Technology department is responsible for a wide array of technologies across Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm, and various other Walt Disney groups. These responsibilities include front and back end support for dailies theaters, master control, editorial suites, motion-capture stages, the design and implementation of these spaces, and supporting infrastructure.

As we are constantly chasing rapid changes in technology, PPT is also involved in the research and design of technologies that push the envelope in the film and visual effects industry.

Responsibilities:

The summer PPT intern would be working alongside our media systems engineers to complete projects and upgrades such as:
• War Room build-outs (production pods/dailies conference rooms)
• Editorial suite upgrades (hardware, software, infrastructure)
• View Room upgrades (dailies theaters responsible for approving visual effect shots)

The summer PPT intern will also learn about:
• Video and audio fundamentals
• System fundamentals and design
• Infrastructure fundamentals and design

Basic Qualifications:
• Interest in the film and visual effects industry
• Interest in audio and video engineering
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings with a positive, pro-active attitude
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong understanding and experience with professional and consumer Audio/Video signal flow
• Familiarity and experience troubleshooting and maintaining Windows, OS X, and Linux operating systems
• Able to quickly diagnose or escalate system-level problems during client sessions
• Experience in entry-level computer scripting preferred in Python
• Wiring, equipment installation, and cable management skills
• Understanding of basic computer networking principles

Required Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate student studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field at an accredited college/university and returning to school following the internship.

Additional Information:
• At the time of application, must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must provide full work availability
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are May/June - August/September 2022. Interns must be fully available for the duration of a 12-week assignment.
• Please note, the safety and well-being of our teams is very important to us. Based on government recommendations, we will determine whether this program will be in-person at our San Fransico, CA studio or virtual in the coming months.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxo5b4-18-220-23-205-42 in your application.