About the Company
Premiere Digital Services (PDS) is a trusted media services and software solutions partner for content owners, video distributors, digital retailers, broadcasters, subscription videos, and ad-supported platforms. We simplify the complexities of content distribution, supply chain, and digital storefront management and provide flexible B2B technical SaaS solutions and managed services for media assets. As a leader in cloud-based digital asset delivery and content optimization solutions for clients in the growing Media & Entertainment industry, Premiere brings to life the quality of film and television, transporting to the hands of millions around the globe. Through the magic of media services, we are a rising thought leader providing innovative, smart tools and intelligent operations as an essential business in media entertainment. Together with industry leaders like Google, Apple, NBC Universal, Microsoft, Disney, Warner Brothers, and more, we work to revolutionize media delivery at the forefront of the entertainment technology and software services.
About the Role
The Digital Media Technician is primarily responsible for validating assets according to service specifications and the distribution (delivery) of content to broadcasters and digital service providers. Each Digital Media Technician should be a quick learner, highly organized, a motivated self-starter and possess a discriminating eye for detail.
Responsibilities:
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Quickly comprehend technical specifications and apply that understanding on a daily basis
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Monitor and parse a high volume and time sensitive order queue
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Ensure source assets are restored and conformed as required
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Validate metadata, image, video, audio and timed text media assets against a variety of client and internal specifications
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Package source assets and metadata as per servicing profile specifications
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Communicate and document internal rejections to the appropriate teams
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Verify integrity of deliverables and delivery package prior to servicing
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Maintain servicing action logs as needed
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Succinctly and efficiently handoff projects with next-up shifts
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Operate with a high sense of urgency and discretion
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Other tasks as needed to meet project deadlines
Required Skills:
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Understanding of various media formats such as video, audio, image and timed text.
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Understanding of industry format standards such as PAL, NTSC, timecode, framerate, codec, audio settings/configurations, metadata (title and technical – html, xml), Frame Rate Conversions, captions, subtitles, forced Narrative, SDH, Audio Normalization Guidelines, Media Transfer Mechanisms (Aspera, Signiant, etc), Media Content Protection, UHD HDR, 4K, 6K (Dolby Vision / HDR10), and SOP Security Protocols.
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Understand media encoding, transcoding, and file transfer protocols
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Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate and collaborate with all levels of personnel
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Strong data entry and proofreading skills
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Highly organized and be able to work with minimal supervision, escalating when needed
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Proficient with both Mac and PC operating systems.
Qualifications
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
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Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in a media operations role.
Pay Rate: $20.00 Per Hour