ABS-CBN International is looking for qualified individuals to fill the following position(s). ABS-CBN International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The following are the current open positions at ABS-CBN International, Redwood City, CA.
To Apply:
By E-mail: hrna@abs-cbni.com
By Fax: 650-508-6609 (Attn: Human Resources)
By Mail: 150 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065-1400
Attn: Human Resources
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Posted @ 3:00 PM, 05/22/2009
Job Title: System Administrator
Location: Redwood City, CA
Duration: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Duties:
Maintain and upgrade company's global LAN/WAN infrastructure ensuring security of wired and wireless networks; support daily operation of proprietary IT network and server infrastructure environment; train and oversee networking contractors in maintaining network infrastructure.
Minimum requirements:
BS ECE + 5 years experience or, alternativley, MS ECE + 3 years experience
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Posted @ 3:28 PM, 11/23/2008
Job Title: Business Process Analyst
Location: Redwood City, CA
Duration: Long Term
Hours per week: 40
Salary range: Not provided
Education: Bachelor of Science
Required Degree: Degree Industrial or Process Engineering
Experience: 5 years experience
Job Objective:
Business process systems analysis and design to improve controls and efficiency of performance monitoring, including revenue and cost-capture mechanisms. Responsible for solutions delivery; documentation and systems standards; quality assurance; quality control; systems change control and monitoring.
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Posted @ 2:52 PM, 11/20/2008
Job Title: Programmer
Location: Redwood City, CA
Duration: Long Term
Hours per week: 40
Salary range: Not provided
Education: Bachelor of Science
Required Degree: BS MIS or CS
Experience: 0
Job Objective:
Responsible for details pertaining to development, implementation and maintenance of computer application systems to support business processes, including development of algorithms and programming code.
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IPTV Systems Engineer Posted @ 3:40 PM, 08/29/2008
Job Description:
• Create enhancements to the current IPTV product offering
• Create enhancements to the IPTV systems back end
• Conduct research and development on current IPTV technology
• Set up box streaming servers
• Database management related to the IPTV offering
• Content delivery optimization
• Other duties as assigned by management
Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduate of a BS degree preferably in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic and Communications Engineering, or other related field.
• At least 3 years experience or exposure as a Systems Developer
• Extensive knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript, Microsoft ASP.Net, Application development (VB/C#)
• Extensive experience in SQL development-Windows Media/Flash
• Content Management Systems development experience
• Payment gateway/ecommerce integration-Credit cards/Paypal
• DRM development experience
• Linux (RHEL) and Windows 2003/2008 server management
• Basic TCP/IP networking knowledge
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Customer Service RepresentativePosted @ 11:44 AM, 08/14/2008
Job Level: Temporary, FT
Responsible for:
• Servicing the department’s CRM data encoding, data clean up etc.
• Servicing the department’s data extract for kit fulfillment
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Data encoding, clean up and integrity- Database meeting 4 Cs
• Encode new applications generated through the different touch points
• Generate list of all new encoded applications – encoded or uploaded
• Generate reports on possible duplicate records
• Duplicates coming from temp accounts and newly encoded applications
• Duplicates coming from supplementary accounts and newly encoded applications
• Perform manual deduplication by checking (eyeball process) encoded records one by one
• Consolidate duplicate records into one unique account
• Tag records for call validation
• Outbound call validation to duplicate records
• Prepare data encoding reports daily
- Count of forms encoded per temp per day
- Count of forms received by touch point
- Count of duplicate records
- Count of records for call out
- Fulfillment reports – dispatch accounts per date
Online dispatch of kits- email blast daily
Materials Distribution and Management
• Physically count inventory of communication materials for the program:
- Merchandising materials
- Pre-printed membership cards for all tiers
- Letterhead
- Catalogue
- Gift Certificates for each product offer
• Physically distribute materials to designated partners and personnel during events, for dispatch of kits
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
(Describe the nature of decision-making responsibility assigned to the position. What role does the position have in identifying the problems/issues and how does the position resolve these?). Has to be highly trained in encoding and deduplication rules and processes and be able to decide on merging processes given different scenarios. Position needs to seek final approval from In-Region CRM Specialist/and or CRM Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS (Educational attainment, work experience/s, skills/competencies, qualities).
(Indicate the minimum requirements to perform the job satisfactorily).
Minimum requirements:
• At least college graduate. Preferably in management, industrial engineering or financial courses.
• Must have at least two years’ experience in a Call center, Data Management Company
• Must have at least one-year experience in team management.
Other skills required:
• Oral Communication – organize and present own perspective in logical manner; listen actively and respond to others; adapt communication content based on audience level; maintain line of communication throughout issues resolution process; handle sensitive one-on-one conversations effectively.
• Written Communication – structure written messages in a logical framework; develop complex documents that are clear and concise; develop messages that convey alternative view points; prepare senior management presentations.
• Team Work – promote and maintain atmosphere of openness, acceptance, and support; facilitate goal setting and problem solving; encourage others to participate in discussions and decisions of team; identify and resolve conflicts (interpersonal) to effective teamwork; remove barriers (resource or other outside constraints) to effective teamwork
• Problem Solving – suggest creative solutions to problems; identify risks associated with problem or issues and propose solutions; anticipate problems and takes appropriate preventive actions; determine root cause of problem or issue; define plans for implementing solutions.
Continuous Improvement – look for areas of improvement in immediate area of responsibility; define key business processes; identify techniques and key sources of information to analyze business processes; identify symptoms of inefficient or non-value adding processes; implement improved business processes; identify and prioritize opportunities to improve business processes.
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TV Producer for MYX Posted @ 9:56 AM, 07/03/2008
This position is based in Los Angeles/Orange County
Producers are the main players in the television and video industries. The initial idea for a project often comes from a producer, who will oversee each project from conception to completion and may also be involved in the marketing and distribution processes.
Producers work closely with directors and the other production staff on the shoot. Increasingly, they need to have directing skills themselves. They are responsible for keeping production within the allocated budget.
Creative input varies, but producers have the ultimate say on the final product.
Typical work activities:
Producers are responsible for facilitating a project from beginning to end. They are involved in every stage of the television program film or video, overseeing the project from start to finish, both in a studio and on location.
Essentially team leaders, they are supported by production assistants, coordinators and associate producers, depending on the size of the project.
Typical work activities include:
• reading, researching and assessing ideas and finished scripts;
• commissioning writers;
• building and developing a network of contacts;
• using computer software packages for screenwriting, budgeting and scheduling;
• hiring key staff, including a director and a crew to shoot films or videos;
• controlling the budget and allocating resources;
• pulling together all the strands of creative and practical talent involved in the project to create a team;
• organizing shooting schedules;
• troubleshooting;
• supervising the progress of the project from production to post production;
• holding regular meetings with the director to discuss characters and scenes;
• acting as a sounding board for the director;
• bringing the finished production in on budget.
In theory, the producer deals with all the practical and political aspects of keeping a project running smoothly, so that the director and the rest of the team can concentrate on the creative angles. This position will be based in Los Angeles/Orange County area.
Qualifications:
• Must have 3-5 years experience as a TV Producer.
Competencies:
• Good project management skills
• Good business, interpersonal and intellectual skills, must be able to build and develop a network of contacts
• Quality results oriented
• Highly organized, detail oriented and must have great time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
Please send resume to: msanjuan@abs-cbni.com or you may fax your resume, please put TV Producer on the subject line. Please include a cover letter and salary requirements on your email. No phone calls about this job posting please.
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Analyst Programmer Posted @ 4:03 PM, 3/31/2008
Department: IT
Hours: Full-Time
Location: Redwood City, CA
Collaborates with Account Specialists for system requirements and systems implementation, Process Owners for business requirements and systems implementation, Change and Quality Management for Policies, Procedures and Process Design, Technology Resources Management and Operations for hardware, database and network requirements, Software Vendors – for software maintenance and implementation
Position Description:
An Analyst Programmer is responsible for the details pertaining to the development, implementation and maintenance of the computer application systems that support the different business processes.
The system implementation process is generally lengthy and complex. Likely steps are as follows:
• Defining project scope and objectives: This is a joint undertaking between the Account Specialist and the Analyst Programmer, based on business requirements.
• Designing the system: The Analyst Programmer plans and designs the new system based on the agreed upon scope and objectives. He performs analysis of each step in the process and in identifying the program applications that will support each step, including the database to be used, input and output, mathematical and logical operations to be performed, etc. Helps prepare flowcharts that will be developed to accurately illustrate the project scope.
• Cost Benefit Study: A Cost Benefit Analysis will be prepared by the Analyst Programmer and the Application Specialist provides support to its preparation by providing the costs associated with the purchase and/or development required to support the system requirements. A high-level work plan and resource requirements should be developed to support the Cost Benefit study.
• Systems Development: Once the project is approved, a comprehensive and practical work plan is prepared defining timetable, deliverables and areas of responsibilities. A more detailed functional specification report is prepared to ensure accurate understanding of user requirements. Detailed technical specifications, identifying particular files and outputs, will be drawn out of the functional specifications. Other issues to be addressed will include: integration, interfaces, environment, data security, system operations, and effects on policies and procedures. Regular meeting with the team and/or systems developer should take place to keep track of the project and to address problems and/or enhancements to user/functional requirements.
• Systems Testing: Evaluates and tests new software programs to make sure they work as designed. Programs are evaluated against designer specifications and user requirements. Further revisions and modifications required must be identified. User acceptance is carried out at this stage. Major changes to originally agreed upon functional specifications and project scope must be referred to higher management.
• Systems Implementation: Systems are configured for live implementation. Conversion plans are designed and conversion data are prepared. Preparation and conduct of user training also happens in this phase. Additional user requests are listed and evaluated for future enhancements. The decision to conduct parallel implementation is also done at this stage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Administrative Matters
1. Determines the information requirements of the project and the most appropriate and effective information systems per area of specialization.
2. Provides inputs to the budgeting process and cost benefit analysis.
B. Systems Development and Implementation
1. Performs functions described above for systems development and implementation.
2. Determines the following :
• Hardware, software, network and communications requirements of a project
• Manpower requirements:
- IT personnel
- User counterparts
- Support Personnel
- Third-party services (consulting, programming, encoding, cabling, training, etc.)
• Training needs of project personnel and system users
• Training requirements (materials, manpower, venue, schedule, etc.)
3. Prepares technical documentation including program designs. Defines approaches and modeling techniques and consults with the TRMO- DBA with matters pertaining to database designs.
4. Develops and refines programming code for existing and new software development efforts. Determines algorithms, and recommends solutions and resource allocation in arriving at a robust efficient solution.
5. Adheres to Service Oriented Architecture process to transform and maintain middleware applications/ systems into this level for ease of interfaces etc.
6. Prepares unit and module test plans and expected results. Performs unit and module testing and does corrective actions to resolve all programming – related issues.
7. Conducts system testing and provides technical support during user acceptance, training, conversion, go-live and post go-live stages. Resolves technical issues resulting from any of the implementation activities.
8. Develops and tests conversion programs.
9. Implements software systems and product enhancements.
10. In instances when additional programming resources are needed for a project, the Developer collaborates with 3rd party developers during software development and makes sure that the output of the 3rd party developers meets the systems requirements and adheres to programming standards
11. Provides 2nd level technical support and problems resolution expertise to support systems maintained by the Solutions Delivery group. Diagnoses technical problems and tests solutions.
12. Mentors and trains peers and less senior software development staff in areas of expertise and internal procedures. Ensures adherence to established procedures and methods
13. Recommends application of technology for work simplification and improvement of productivity.
14. Sets-up the following :
• Policies and procedures related to the implementation of new systems or enhancing existing systems
• Data control procedures upon live implementation of system for the following activities:
1. flow of transactions and documents ( e.g. forms, file transfers, reports)
2. identifying and checking data control figures/hash totals to guide systems operations
C. Project Management
1. Closely monitors projects and prepares regular status reports
2. Works closely with the Technology Resource Management and Operation group in the installation of hardware and software requirements
3. Ensures that :
• systems developed are implemented and are operating according to systems design
• new directives and changes in procedures are communicated with the users, the systems development team and the systems unit
• system is completely and accurately documented
• system users and systems operations personnel are properly trained prior to system turnover
• system controls are effectively put in place
• proper feedback mechanism has been designed, implemented and communicated
• activity monitoring procedures are in place to ensure that:
• use and operations of systems are according to schedule
• operation problems are given proper and immediate attention
Qualifications:
• Graduate of BS degree, preferably Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related field
• High aptitude and intelligence
• Relevant training in IT environment with at least three(3) years of work experience as Programmer/Analyst Programmer
• Relevant experience in systems development and implementation with at least three(3) years, in a project leader or project management role
• Strong business sense with exposure to financial, logistics, operations and customer management systems
• 2+ years experience Visual Studio, VB .NET, C# and Microsoft technologies
• RDBMS Experience: MS SQL Server or Oracle
• Experience in HTML, XML, CSS and Java script
• Experience with Source control such as MS Visual Source Safe
• Experience with building reports with Crystal Reports or Cognos
• Familiar with Design & Modeling using UML
• Experience in Service Oriented Architecture
Competencies required of this position:
• Good project management skills
• Extensive knowledge on general business processes, industry practices and standards, operational and management reporting standards
• Good business, interpersonal and intellectual skills
• Results and quality-oriented
• Good team player attitude and customer service orientation
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Knowledge in Internet Technology
• Knowledge in PC-based, networked environments
• Knowledge in programming and programming tools and techniques
Please send resume to hrna@abs-cbni.com. Please put Analyst Programmer on the subject line. Please include your cover letter, resume and salary requirements on your email. No phone calls please.
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MYX Internship Opportunites for the MYX Music Channel
Ever want to work for a music channel? Here's your chance! MYX (www.myx.tv) , the first music lifestyle channel made for Asian Americans has a number of marketing and television production internship opportunities. The MYX music channel currently airs on Direct TV channel 2067.
The MYX music channel is part of ABS-CBN Global, an international broadcasting corporation. Our studios are located in Redwood City, California.
Marketing Internships include:
• Write and coordinate web copy
• Correspond with record labels for music videos
• Organize video files
• Assist with other music channel web projects (youtube, myspace, imeem etc…)
• Assist with marketing, press kits and EPK’s
• Aid in all around promotions (viral web, street promotions)
Qualifications for marketing internships:
• Must be available to work 10 to 15 hours a week
• Must be computer literate and internet savvy (Word, Excel, Adobe, Photoshop etc. preferred)
• Must be proactive and have a good attitude
• HipHop/Urban/Rock/Alternative music knowledge a plus!
• Video editing, web design skills a plus!
MYX TV Production include:
• Logging tapes
• Researching topics
• Contacting labels for music videos
• Assist with on location shoots
• Assist with producing segments
Qualifications for television production interns:
• Must be available to work 10 to 15 hours a week
• Computer literate
• Must be proactive and have a good attitude
• HipHop/Urban/Rock/Alternative music knowledge a plus!
• Video editing, web design skills a plus!
Interns for the MYX music channel will receive invaluable hands on experience. If this ad interests you please email a cover letter and a current resume.
*These internship opportunities are unpaid. Please note that college credit is not required for these internship opportunities, however, we are more than glad to work with students who need college credit.