Work Materials Operator (Graveyard)
SDI Media
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/19/2017 9:18:00 AM PST
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This position is based in Los Angeles, CA, and reports to the Production Manager, Media Services. The Work Materials Operator will be a highly motivated, self-starting individual who can work independently as well as within an established team. A strong background in media operations or encoding would be ideal to the success of the position. The Work Materials Operator is responsible for creating reference materials to be used in the production and timing of audio, subtitle and caption file creation. This role will require a graveyard shift.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities
• Encode audio/video assets from any available source asset using the SDI prescribed workflows and equipment.
• Transcode client media deliverables to specifications using the SDI prescribed workflows and equipment.
• Calibrate media in SDI's proprietary subtitling application ''GTS'' for distribution to SDI translators.
• Identify and address discrepancies in media files that may arise during the creation and calibration of production reference files and related projects.
• Troubleshoot and correct reported issues with assets and work materials workflows. Escalate to Media Services management as needed.
• Understands and stay current with all SDI workflows and workflow change management updates and tutorials.
• Perform general administration duties as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Must be able to demonstrate:
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good technical understanding
• Ability to quickly grasp complex subject matters
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Self-motivation
• Proactivity
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Ability to be an excellent team player
• Good time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivocal work experience
• 1 year of related experience preferred
• Must be highly computer literate, with working knowledge of audio/video related hardware, software, frame rates, aspect ratios, and codecs
• Experience with Filemaker Pro preferred