Digital Encoder
A+E Networks
Stamford, CTThis was removed by the employer on 1/13/2020 3:38:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
THE ROLE: Digital Encoder
A E Networks Production Services Department is seeking a Digital Encoder in Stamford, CT production facility.
Flexibility for nights & weekends are required.
Digital Encoder to join a team of a team of highly motivated business professionals to perform the encoding & media preparation requirements in support of digital fulfillment of A E Networks' programming across global platforms and high profile digital partners, including Video-On-Demand, TV Everywhere, OTT, SVOD, Brand Sites and cross-platforms apps and devices both domestically and internationally
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Responsible for the baseband ingest and file-based transcoding of A E programming content, advertising & promotional materials into the required mezzanine and streaming file formats for non-linear distribution to client platforms; both internally and externally.
• Responsible for the preparation & posting of ancillary video package media assets and information, such as time-code breaks information for Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI), video screen grabs & external closed-caption files.
• Other assigned duties as necessary.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
On our team, you will have the opportunity to create great content. You will have exposure to all the inner workings of what it takes to get our content out the door and on the eyes of the world. Collaborate with Programming, Scheduling, and Legal to name just a few of the stakeholders in our organization. You will challenge your creative spirit as we embrace the technological advances to producing and delivering award winning content and sharing globally.
YOUR STORY: [ BEHAVIORS] (what you need to have)
• Undergraduate degree required or equivalent work-related experience.
• 2 years in project management.
• 3 years' experience within digital publishing environment, a plus.
• Strong Knowledge of Broadcast video formats & codecs.
• Experience with XML metadata and video encoding technologies a plus.
• Experience with digital delivery protocols & technologies a plus (FTP, SFTP, Aspera, Signiant)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Proactive work ethic while maintaining a keen focus on accuracy in a detailed oriented workflow a must.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills a must.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Positive attitude with a desire to excel in a team-oriented culture.
• Passion for new technology and a desire to work in the entertainment/media industry
THAT SOMETHING EXTRA:
If you've read this far, you're likely a great fit for us…and maybe you're fluent in sign language, have studied the circus arts or are currently writing a screenplay. If you have a special skill or backstory that might directly or indirectly help you succeed in this role, we'd love to hear about it in your cover letter.