JOB SUMMARY

• Providing technical support, predominantly for Avid Pro Tools, Audio Consoles and Live Sound customers across all audio market segments, from creative enthusiast to professional broadcast.
• Managing support cases through web-based submissions and via phone for emergency level issues.
• Adhering to Avid’s contractual SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
• Dealing with customers across all audio market segments, from creative enthusiast to professional broadcast.
• Managing support cases through web-based submissions and phone calls.

SKILLS

• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be comfortable with interacting with customers everyday via phone and e-mail.
• Have an ability to stay focused and to systematically boil down complex issues to identify the underlying cause; are detail oriented.
• Have a passion for audio products and technology as well as the music, film and/or broadcast industry.
• Understand that audio is one piece of a wider, sometimes highly complex production ecosystem and you are willing to learn about other products which are part of “the bigger picture”.
• Must possess willingness to learn constantly, take ownership of self-development, seek, and give advice, share knowledge with others.
• Are not afraid of making mistakes but careful to not repeat them.
• Are a self-starter who is comfortable with taking the initiative.
• Are searching for solutions actively and taking ownership of tasks.
• Have good time management skills (make sure that calls and web cases are responded in a timely manner).
• Are the kind of person who is always up for the challenge but are aware that you do not always have to know the right answer.
• Must be willing to learn about Avid products and new technologies in audio, music, film, and broadcast industry, increase your soft skills every day, become a customer care star.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in Audio Production (or similar), or equivalent work experience.
• Existing knowledge/user experience with Avid’s audio products is a plus.
• You possess a high degree of computer literacy for MacOS and/or Windows.
• You are fluent in English; second language is a plus (German, Spanish, French).
• Experience in a corporate technical support or help desk environment desired.
• Strong "customer service" orientation.
• Knowledge about network architecture, OSI models, cabling, Ethernet, and Internet Protocol is a plus.
• Experience using Salesforce CRM, Atlassian JIRA and/or MS Office would be a plus.

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• The role is focused on providing technical/operational support for Avid Servers and Graphics products to customers worldwide.
• Provide an advanced level of support to Avid's Customers, Partners, and Professional Services field staff, including occasional travel to customer sites, resellers, or other Avid offices where necessary.
• Provide telephone and web-based technical support, using Avid’s chosen Customer Relationship Management (CRM) suite of support tools.
• Follow and develop Avid’s standardized CS practices/processes in analyzing situations or leveraging pre-existing information to solve problems.
• Process RMA’s (Return to Manufacturing Authorizations) where necessary.
• Act as a respected point of reference for the escalation and management of issues to the Engineering team.
• Exercise and demonstrates sound judgment to determine the most appropriate action in critical situations.
• Interacts with management and senior customer personnel on matters which may also require coordination across organizational lines.
• Usage of Avid’s shared content systems, such as Avid’s Knowledge Base (KB).
• Build productive internal/external working relationships with 3rd party vendors.

SKILLS

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and at least 2+ years of experience in working with Video Servers or Graphic software, ideally, you already have some knowledge of Avid Graphics solutions.
• Be able to demonstrate your technical troubleshooting skills.
• Have excellent customer focus & strong communication skills.
• Be able to demonstrate your technical troubleshooting skills.
• Can build relationships quickly with internal & external stakeholders both locally & internationally.
• Have a passion for Avid products coupled with a desire to help customers achieve success.

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Technical Support Engineer I

ABOUT AVID 
Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recording and live concerts.
To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit www.avid.com.

JOB SUMMARY 

At Avid, every role has a significant impact and is an integral part of realizing our mission. Avid Customer Care is responsible for the provision of high quality technical and operational support for our software and solutions. Avid has a product range from low-end host based to high-end infrastructure solutions, including dedicated mixing surfaces, video editing, music production, postproduction, and broadcast news.

Working in association with our Technical Marketing and worldwide Support and Engineering/Testing Team, Resellers as well as Avid’s (international) Support, the individual will be responsible for ensuring consistency of support standards throughout the territory to both Post and Video Production customer bases.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 

•    Provides expert technical support on products throughout the customers Avid workflow, including editing, storage, asset management, cloud-based solutions, and news production
•    Work within a global support team covering 24x7x365 operations
•    Able to write effective handoff from shift-to-shift for support issues    
•    Provides proactive patch/upgrade planning including version compatibility
•    Creates and manages support cases in Avid’s case management system as appropriate
•    Reproduces and logs bugs as required
•    Engages additional specialized Avid resources when needed
•    Follows up on customer issues with appropriate Avid internal groups
•    Liaises with appropriate Avid management on a periodic basis to ensure visibility
•    Adheres to Avid’s relevant contractual SLAs (Service Level Agreements)

SKILLS 

•        You have a passion for Avid technology and expert knowledge of Avid solutions.
•        You have expert knowledge of post-production workflows.
•        You have experience in the Media Industry (Production and Post-Production)
•        You are a mature technology professional with exemplary judgment and business acumen.
•        You will own customer issues, from start to finish.
•        You are a keen problem solver, excelling at figuring out logic puzzles with a unique ability to think on your feet.
•        You are self-starter who is comfortable with taking the initiative.
•        Sometimes you will not know the right answer, but you are the kind of person who is always up for the challenge.
•        You will rely on your resources and your team and quickly research a response.

QUALIFICATIONS 
•    BA (Hons) or BSc in relevant degree such as Media, Electronics or Computing
•    Existing knowledge/user experience with Avid’s Video Editing systems, Cloud solutions, Storage, and asset management preferred
•    Knowledge of post-production workflows, terminology, and equipment a plus
•    Broadcasting experience a plus, but not a requirement
•    Knowledge about network architecture and troubleshooting required
•    Knowledge about Linux shell and computer programming is a plus.       
•    Excellent English verbal and written communication skills required; second language is a plus 
Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Technical Support Engineer I

ABOUT AVID

Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recording and live concerts.

To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit www.avid.com.

JOB SUMMARY

At Avid, every role has a significant impact and is an integral part of realizing our mission. Avid Customer Care is responsible for the provision of high quality technical and operational support for our software and solutions. Avid has a product range from low-end host based to high-end infrastructure solutions, including dedicated mixing surfaces, video editing, music production, postproduction, and broadcast news.

Working in association with our Technical Marketing and worldwide Support and Engineering/Testing Team, Resellers as well as Avid’s (international) Support, the individual will be responsible for ensuring consistency of support standards throughout the territory to both Post and Video Production customer bases.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provides expert technical support on products throughout the customers Avid workflow, including editing, storage, asset management, cloud-based solutions, and news production
• Work within a global support team covering 24x7x365 operations
• Able to write effective handoff from shift-to-shift for support issues
• Provides proactive patch/upgrade planning including version compatibility
• Creates and manages support cases in Avid’s case management system as appropriate
• Reproduces and logs bugs as required
• Engages additional specialized Avid resources when needed
• Follows up on customer issues with appropriate Avid internal groups
• Liaises with appropriate Avid management on a periodic basis to ensure visibility
• Adheres to Avid’s relevant contractual SLAs (Service Level Agreements)

SKILLS

• You have a passion for Avid technology and expert knowledge of Avid solutions.
• You have expert knowledge of post-production workflows.
• You have experience in the Media Industry (Production and Post-Production)
• You are a mature technology professional with exemplary judgment and business acumen.
• You will own customer issues, from start to finish.
• You are a keen problem solver, excelling at figuring out logic puzzles with a unique ability to think on your feet.
• You are self-starter who is comfortable with taking the initiative.
• Sometimes you will not know the right answer, but you are the kind of person who is always up for the challenge.
• You will rely on your resources and your team and quickly research a response.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA (Hons) or BSc in relevant degree such as Media, Electronics or Computing
• Existing knowledge/user experience with Avid’s Video Editing systems, Cloud solutions, Storage, and asset management preferred
• Knowledge of post-production workflows, terminology, and equipment a plus
• Broadcasting experience a plus, but not a requirement
• Knowledge about network architecture and troubleshooting required
• Knowledge about Linux shell and computer programming is a plus.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills required; second language is a plus

Avid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!