Senior Video Workflow Specialist
Amazon Studios
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/22/2018 11:32:00 AM PST
Not to worry we have many other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Post Production Category
Search for Senior Video Workflow Specialist jobs in Santa Monica-CA
Search all Senior Video Workflow Specialist postings
Full Time Job
Amazon strives to be the world's most customer-centric company, where customers can research and purchase anything they might want online or offline. We set big goals and are looking for people who can help us reach and exceed them.
Amazon Studios launched in 2010 as a new way to develop feature films and episodic series-one that's open to great ideas from creators and audiences around the world. Amazon Studios Original Content is available to Prime members and is known for bringing customers the Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated films Manchester by the Sea and The Salesman, alongside the Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-winning series Transparent and Mozart in the Jungle. Prime members also have access to a collection of Amazon Original series for kids and an extensive library of Amazon feature films.
The Post Production Technology Group (PPTG) is the technical arm of the Post organization, responsible for providing the underlying infrastructure that enables Post professionals to fulfill the ingestion, QC, Encoding, Packaging and Delivery of Amazon Original content.
The Video Workflow Specialist will join a dynamic team charged with pushing the boundaries of what is currently possible and making new and exciting technologies and innovations real. This multi-function role will require the VWS to take ownership of technical decisions, evaluate new vendors and software, as well as undertake process and system design considerations.
There is an element of public representation, as the Amazon Studios PPTG is expected to represent Amazon Studios at technology events, such as DAM 2017, NAB, SMPTE and H.I.T.S conferences.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 years production experience including but not limited to video budgeting, production management and post-production
• Experience with hands on post-production including editing and encoding
• Experience managing production processes from pre/post and distribution
• Knowledge of technical Metadata
• Exposure to technical specifications related to video and audio media
• Experience of component based packages (IMF, MMC)
• Working knowledge of industry tools such as PIX, MediaSilo, Avid and Adobe Premier
• Experience tracking physical and digital assets and creating post-work flow processes
• Ability to converse comfortably with C-Level executives in both written and oral forms
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on multiple deadlines at once
• B.A. or B.S. degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience of Cloud Based solutions, particularly Amazon Web Services (certification a plus)
• Knowledge of Digital Asset Management systems
• Experience using command line tools, such as ffmpeg, avconv and mediainfo
• Public speaking skills
• Understanding of security procedures, encryption, watermarking, DRM and other content protection mechanisms