Digital QC & Delivery Technician

This is a Full Time Job

THE ROLE: Digital QC & Delivery Technician

A E Networks is seeking a Digital Quality Control & Delivery technician to perform the quality control requirements relating to the distribution of A E programming content to some of the industry's leading domestic and International partners and media platforms. This includes A&E, History, FYI, Viceland, Lifetime & LMN program distribution for VOD, AVOD, TVOD, SVOD platforms and products; including iTunes, Hulu, Amazon and others.

Flexible work hours a must, including nights, overnights & weekends.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Primarily responsible for the pre-delivery technical Q/C of all mezzanine media assets in preparation for digital distribution.
• Responsible for Dynamic Ad Insertion preparation & delivery for Video-On-Demand
• Support the Digital Delivery & QC Manager, relating to the timely and accurate packaging & delivery of all digital media assets and their respective XML metadata for AETN content to our various digital distribution channels.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

On our team, you will have the opportunity to watch 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 Acquisitions and Producers 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)
• 4-year bachelor's degree in TV/Film or Media Related Program and/or 2-4 years related job experience in the Media Industry.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail.
• Strong Knowledge of Broadcast video formats & codecs.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment effectively.
• 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 (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Passion for new technology and a desire to work in the entertainment/media industry.
• Positive attitude with a desire to excel in a team-oriented culture.

THAT SOMETHING EXTRA:\nIf 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.