DS Operator-Lead
Visual Data Media Services
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 10/2/2020 8:50:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
We are excited to announce that we currently have a position open for a Digital Services Operator, Lead, in our Digital Services Department, located in Burbank, California.
This position requires availability to work Swing shift (3pm-11:30pm)
Candidates must be self-motivated, with superior work ethic and ability to work to strict delivery deadlines, with minimal direct supervision. Must have the ability to review and understand technical specs as they pertain to the creation of content for digital distribution platforms.
Position Overview
The Digital Services Department encodes, transcodes and edits digital content. This position is responsible for executing the day to day work for the Digital Services Department, while ensuring accuracy and on-time completion.
Responsibilities
Receive assignments/work orders from client services
Utilizing various editing platforms and/or encoding and transcoding software, execute work orders in a timely manner
Perform quality control measures to ensure all work is accurate
Update media order systems and log all time accurately
Resolve issues either technical or deadline related, and collaborate with operational departments and client services, towards a timely resolution
Maintain company quality standards by adhering to checklists and departmental directives
Work with department manager to create and improve workflows
Represent and uphold all department policies and procedures and maintain an exceptional level of service for our customers
Participate in training, as needed
Undertake additional department duties as required
Assign work and create workflows
Desired Skills and Experience:
3+ years of post-production or media distribution experience
Results oriented with strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge with Encoding / Transcoding concepts and processes
Strong knowledge with creating content for Digital Distribution Platforms.? i.e. - iTunes, Netflix, Amazon, Google, PlayStation, Xbox
Strong knowledge of 4K and HDR (either Dolby Vision or HDR10) and how they apply to industry specs
Must have experience with creating IMF and DCP. Candidates will be required to take a test for both.
Must have experience with Final Cut Pro 7, X and Premiere and all peripheral compression software apps; Clipster, Transkoder. Candidates will be required to take a Final Cut Pro 7 test.
Working knowledge of frame rates, aspect ratios, file types
Working knowledge of Audio, HD and SD Video Signal Flow, Physical and File Based Formats, Aspect Ratios, Frame Rates and Conversion Processes
Must have experience with conversion software/hardware such as Alchemist Platinum or Teranex
Strong multi-tasker, with experience with organizing and managing multiple priorities, while retaining comprehensive knowledge of multiple workflows
Strong ability to follow direction, work unsupervised, at a fast pace in a calm and collected manner
Ability to troubleshoot and act as a critical thinker
Familiarity with Closed Captioning and Subtitling creation and embedding
Familiarity with Telestream Vantage workflows, MacCaptions, FFMpeg, ProTools a plus
Qualifications:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Knowledge of television production equipment and software is required
Knowledge of studio-based production and post production techniques required
Understanding of technical workflows is required
Positive, collaborative and unselfish interpersonal skills with strong verbal, written communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey requests and ideas to editors, graphic and audio designers, talent, etc., are required
Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
Willing and able to learn, understand, and grow with the business
Team-oriented in a highly collaborative environment
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines