Media Transform Operator
SDI Media
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 11/20/2018 10:28:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
The Transform Operator will encode/transcode customer content for distribution to Broadcasters, Video On Demand (VOD), Electronic Sell Through and new technologies as they emerge. In addition, The Transform Operator 1 is responsible for potential audio/video editing, being able to identify media specifications/troubleshoot, and creating proxy files to be used in the production and timing of subtitle and caption file creation.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities
• Encode audio/video assets from any available source asset to specification using the SDI prescribed workflows and equipment
• Transcode audio/video assets from any available source asset to specification using the SDI prescribed workflows and equipment
• Perform audio/video editing, layback and standards conversion using the SDI prescribed workflows and equipment
• Perform audio/video specification quality assurance prescribed by SDI's policy and procedures in advance of hand off to Quality Control
• Perform delivery of assets via accelerated digital delivery mechanisms using the SDI prescribed workflows and equipment
• Minor editing requests using NLE, such as cutting head or tail of program or editing out commercial blocks
• Troubleshoot and correct reported issues with assets and escalate to production managers and engineering as necessary
• Maintain an up to the minute accurate account of production and task status in SDI's job management systems
• Stay current with SDI workflows and workflow change management updates and tutorials
• Other duties as assigned
Must be able to demonstrate:
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask
• An understanding of subtitle and closed caption formats
• An understanding of telecine and its purpose
• An understanding of ''codecs'' and their uses
• Demonstrate the ability to detect audio video errors
• Understanding of encoders and transcoders
• Understanding of ''metadata'' and its function
• Understanding of ''Non Linear Editors''
• Understanding of digital file transport services
Qualifications and Experience
• Audio/Video certifications/degrees preferred or equivocal work experience
• Two years of related technical experience
• Subject to proficiency test related to digital media
• Proficiency in NLE suites such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere