Media Systems Engineer
2UCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
2U, Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale.
Job Description
2U is seeking a Media Systems Engineer to join its 2U Learning division. The successful candidate will serve as the system administrator for the post-production environment, collaborate with internal and external teams, and ensure the security and maintenance of post-production systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of professional video/media production/post production experience
- Experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
- Experience with various operating systems and platforms
- Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN), and cloud-based media storage
- Knowledge of file-based and proxy workflows, formats, frame rates, aspect ratios, codecs, and file types
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits (unique per country)
- Excellent work/life balance
- 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
- Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
- 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization, study leave, sports leave, and a company-wide festive season break
