Media Engineer

Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

Creative Services is the in-house creative solutions partner for State Farm and we are seeking an experienced, innovative Media Engineer to champion the application of emerging technologies to ensure quality, integration and compliance across multiple environments that may include the following: acquisition, broadcast, post-production, studios, facilities and transmission. Our team is a mix of strategic thinkers and creative minds who love to collaborate with business partners to support their business and communication strategies with highly creative solutions.

The Media Engineer understands how media production applications interconnect across platforms and how they impact our associates and end users. Collaborating across business areas, you develop holistic technical solutions to ensure quality, integration and compliance across multiple environments and lead integration, installation and upgrades of media production technologies.

This role is a Hybrid work arrangement located only in Bloomington, Illinois. Working virtually and in-person is required. Weekends are occasional. Relocation benefits are not provided.

Responsibilities:

• Installs video production equipment
• Maintains & repairs production equipment
• Executes preventative maintenance measures
• In-depth knowledge of video production best practices & techniques
• Monitoring & matching multi-camera production video levels to ensure standards are met
• Manage large volumes of recorded data assets, prep, and transport for post-production
• Understanding of all aspects of film-style video production, including various lighting schemes
• The ability to work virtually and in-person
• The ability to handle logistics with large volumes of equipment, planning accordingly
• The ability to manage, maintain, and update a large inventory of equipment
• The ability to lift heavy equipment up to 60 lbs.
• Occasional weekend work assignments
• Occasional business travel via commercial transportation

• IT network proficiency
• Knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies
• In-depth knowledge of engineering industry standards and practices
• Team oriented
• Attention to detail
• Troubleshooting
• Possesses quick and logical problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $78,081.25 - $121,900
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 15% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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