Digital Video QC Technician

This is a Full Time Job

Giant Interactive is a digital distribution and technologies expert for the home video entertainment industry. We service many of Hollywood's largest studios as well as smaller independent studios. Giant has serviced thousands of titles to over 100 different streaming VOD and broadcast platforms including iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Google Play. In addition to our digital VOD offerings, we are also experts in UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD compression and authoring.

The ideal Digital Video QC Technician will possess at least 1 year of experience working in QC with various formats of digital video and physical sources, including expertise in streaming video such as Disney+, Netflix, and iTunes packages. Experience with DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD Blu-ray navigation is a plus.

Keen attention to detail is essential. In this role, the QC Operator will perform technical evaluations of all audio and video elements, compare features, content, and functionality to project specifications, identify issues and inconsistencies, and verify that end products align with client preferences. In addition to linear QC of feature and episodic content, the QC Operator will also conduct package QC reviews of contents and metadata and occasional navigation reviews of DVD and Blu-ray discs. Great opportunity for someone who is team-oriented, technically skilled, systems-oriented, and has an overall ''Roll Up Your Sleeves'' approach to troubleshooting.

Requirements:

· Ability to complete linear and master QC reviews of streaming digital video/audio files to platform specifications when needed (iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc)
· Well versed in metadata and packaging checks for multiple platforms (iTunes, Hulu, Amazon, Google, etc)
· Knowledge of various a/v formats (Pro-Res, mp4, etc) and timed-text formats and behavior (.scc, .itt, etc)
· Ability to work in Final Cut Pro and Resolve as a day-to-day workflow
· Evaluating the quality of and checking for errors in digital video/audio assets
· Describing and identifying the severity of issues in video/audio assets
· Confirming basic technical requirements
· Submitting reports based on findings
· Error checking and verifying XML documents prior to delivery
· Strong attention to detail, especially in evaluating workload/deadline projections at top level
· Abide by security policies

Qualifications:

· Minimum 1-year experience in an operational role.
· Understanding of Video compression and various codecs used by VOD platforms and broadcasters.
· Ability to work with minimal direction while managing a heavy workload.
· Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
· Flexibility to switch among different tasks day to day and with work schedule.
· Enjoy work in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Keen attention to detail.
· Positive, can-do attitude and a team player.
· Ability to work flexible shifts if needed (AM, PM, Weekends).