Vacancies @ softel-USA

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Product Manager (Captioning & Ancillary Data Division)

Softel-USA is looking for a divisional product manager for our Captioning and Ancillary Data division to be based out of our Norwalk, CT offices. We are a friendly company, with additional offices in Denver, Colorado; and outside of London in the United Kingdom. If you have relevant experience, a good grasp of technology, and are well motivated, then we would like to hear from you.

Softel-USA’s Caption and Ancillary Data division produces the Swift product line – the de facto standard of caption and subtitle creation equipment for post production houses, specialist caption and subtitle facilities, and broadcasters. We are also one of the leading suppliers of transmission equipment for the playout of captions, subtitles, vChip codes and the broadcast flag. Our client list represents a who’s who of the industry with example clients including Alliance Atlantis, Ascent Media - VisionText, BBC, CaptionMax, CBC-Canada, CBS, Closed Captioning Services, Comcast, E! Entertainment, ESPN, Golf Channel, HBO, LNS, Media Captioning Services, MTV, National Captioning Institute (NCI), Starz Encore, Technicolor, Turner Networks, TV Guide, and WGBH Media Access Group.

You will be responsible for a product line that ranges from mature, direct-sale products to emerging technology products to be sold through channels including OEM partners. Your primary task is one of identifying existing and predicting future market requirements, prioritizing those, defining product roadmaps, and driving the delivery of new and updated product according to those roadmaps to satisfy those market needs.

For a full description of the role and application instructions please read our full job description.

Softel-USA is committed to providing superior levels of service and class-leading products. We recognize the importance of our staff as the key to achieving these ideals and are always looking to recruit friendly, enthusiastic, and competent people.

Technically proficient personnel with background knowledge of the broadcast television, and professional video markets are of prime interest. However, no previous experience is essential as full training is provided to all new team members, allowing them to become experts in the expanding fields in which the company deals. Therefore, integrity and initiative are two of the most important factors sought.

Softel-USA aims to offer a level of service over and above that of any competitors and is committed to meeting with customers in person whenever appropriate. Staff may attend international tradeshows and travel to customer sites in order to offer one-to-one advice and service.

Softel-USA is based in state-of-the-art premises in Norwalk, CT, with additional offices in Santa Monica, California; Denver, Colorado; and outside of London in the United Kingdom. The company knows that work and play are important in maintaining a complete lifestyle and therefore all of Softel-USA's employment packages include generous vacation time and medical benefits. If you feel you could advance the company and your own career by joining this dynamic organization, then please get in touch with us.