Broadcast Technical Manager

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it! We're growing and urge you to apply. We believe the role would place you in a highly-energized environment with some of the most talented creative individuals in the industry where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with providing extraordinary support for the team. Apple Original shows and movies from Apple TV . The premium channels you want. Thousands of movies to buy or rent. Popular streaming services and cable TV providers. It’s all on the expertly curated Apple TV app, and it’s everywhere — on your favorite Apple devices, streaming platforms, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and more. It’s the ultimate way to watch TV.Be a part of an exciting and growing team, and help shape the future of video entertainment! This is a hands-on, external-facing position responsible for on-boarding and managing the technical relationship with partners of the Apple TV app including public broadcasters, sports networks, SVOD providers, Pay TV Providers, EST/VOD providers and other industry-leading players. In this role, you’ll serve as an expert of both Apple’s partners' product offering, as well as the Apple TV platform, and how the two integrate. You’ll understand and be able to simply articulate the complexities of streaming video services, live operations, catalog and availability metadata, video and linear channel encoding, and asset preparation and deliveries for EST/VOD. You will play an integral part of working with Apple’s video partners to advance the features of the product into new spaces that help scale the business.

• 5 Years of relevant media industry experience in video metadata, OTT apps, and partner management.
• Strong knowledge of the OTT video industry and streaming video services with a focus on technical integration.
• Strong knowledge of industry standard specifications, norms and practices along with deep knowledge in digital media workflows.
• Master at driving consensus with cross-functional stakeholders both within Apple and throughout the industry.
• You have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You have excellent communication skills; including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely across multiple audiences and partners, including the ability to explain analytical outcomes and technical roadblocks in business terms.
• You have above average presentation skills; ability to deliver impactful presentations at all levels of the organization.
• You work well under pressure, with proven experience working on complex, international, large-scale, time-critical projects.
• You are flexible and versatile in nature, able to take on challenges while maintaining an even keel and sense of humor.

We are seeking a Technical Integration Manager within the Apple Media Product’s Video Partner Platform Operations organization to lead all TV App integration and on-boarding efforts, for both new and expansion partners and vendors. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, an uncanny ability to build consensus, and a passion for helping customers find and access quality video content across a diverse set of applications and providers. This role will be responsible for:• Leading onboarding effort of new partners and expansion of Apple TV App’s Video Platform with streaming video services, sports networks and EST/VOD providers.• Building relationships with OTT video providers around the world.• Ensuring the quality of our video search and discovery experience across the Apple ecosystem.• Developing scalable processes for onboarding new partners to the Apple TV app.

Degree preferred

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $97,700 and $206,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  
  Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
  
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Salary : $97,700 - $206,900