Head of Studio Standards and Business
This role can be based in Irvine or fully remote.
About the Role
The Visual Solutions Lab at Digital Media Solutions is developing innovative and advanced core technologies related to video and audio systems.
Position Summary
Samsung is in a unique position to change the industry and make direct view the standard for the future. This lab consists of specialists who generally work remotely addressing issues in standardization, external companies, and coordinating with HQ Korea.
Responsibilities
The Head of Standards and Business is the Technical Representative of Samsung to Standardization Bodies and to negotiate commercial agreements related to the adoption of related technologies. They provide input on overall strategy and planning for standardization and industry collaboration and support. The tasks may include:
- Lead our HDR10+ standardization efforts in CTA, WAVE, SCTE, SMPTE and if necessary other standards as relevant:
- Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC): Participate in ATSC 3.0/NEXTGEN TV standards maintenance and evolution (expansion), development of Regional Operating Profiles, etc.
- Consumer Technology Association (CTA): Participate in ATSC 3.0 TV Recommended Practices, video/audio standards, HDMI/CTA-861, etc.
- Standardization of IAMF Audio over HDMI: Participate in relevant standards development in CTA
- Other: E.g., NABA Technical Committee (regional standards and practices for broadcast)
- Lead technical interactions with companies involved in these efforts both from a standardization and sometimes commercial perspective. Some examples:
- NEXTGEN TV Specifications, Certification Requirements and Testing (ATSC IT-3 Conformance, NEXTGEN TV Logo Program)
- ATSC 3.0 Security Authority (A3SA) Specifications, Certification Requirements and Testing
- Run3TV Testing for ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Application Framework and Applications
- Coordination with broadcasters and CE companies (CTA TVMC TV Manufacturers Caucus Testing and Test Maintenance groups, PearlTV, Sinclair Broadcast, etc.)
- Lead the promotion, deployment, and expanded footprint for Samsung technology (e.g., HDR10+, MMT, etc.) in TV broadcast
- Collaboration and coordination with broadcasters, e.g., PearlTV (TV Networks and 800+ TV stations)
- Assists in promotion (e.g., CES, NABShow, etc.)
Requirements
- MS/PH.D or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 20+ years of experience in CE/Media/Entertainment with experience as Director/Sr. Dr. level and above
- Experience in ATSC, CTA, and other groups related to the broadcast industry (e.g. SMPTE, NABA, CTA WAVE, ITU, IEC, SCTE, DASH-IF, etc.)
- Proven experience in leading junior team members