Conformance Technician (On-Call Temp)
About The Position
Cineverse is seeking on‑call Temporary Conformance Technicians to manipulate and edit audio, video and subtitle files to match client and vendor specifications for streaming platforms on an as‑needed basis, sometimes with as little as one day’s notice. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a team-oriented, technically skilled, systems-oriented, and has an overall "Roll Up Your Sleeves" approach to troubleshooting. Day and swing shifts are available; please indicate if you have a preference. The ideal Conformance Technician will possess at least 2 years of experience working with various formats of digital video sources and encoding, including expertise in Digital Portal specs.
Requirements
- Conforming audio, video, and subtitle/caption content to platform specifications (iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.).
- High level understanding of subtitling specification and formats, audio sample rates, video frame rates, SMPTE timecode and traditional multichannel audio configurations (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, ATMOS).
- Understanding of industry format standards such as PAL, NTSC, timecode, framerate, codec, audio settings/configurations, Frame Rate Conversions, captions, subtitles, forced Narrative, SDH.
- Knowledge of post-production guidelines and workflows using tools such as Adobe Premiere Suite, Clipster, Transkoder, Cortex, Resolve, and various transcoding utilities such as Compressor, AME, Episode Pro.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate with other groups.
- Strong data entry and proofreading skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficient with both Mac and PC operating systems.
- Comfortable with change and able to adapt as needed to meet the needs of our clients.
- At least 2 years of experience working with various formats of digital video sources and encoding, including expertise in Digital Portal specs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a post-production or media creation environment.
- Understanding of video compression and various codecs used by VOD platforms and broadcasters.
- Ability to work independently while managing a heavy workload.
- Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
- Enjoy work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- A positive, can-do attitude and team player.
- Ability to work flexible shifts (AM, PM, Weekends).
Responsibilities
- Quickly comprehend technical specifications and apply that understanding.
- Monitor and prioritize a high volume and time sensitive order queue.
- Ensure source assets are restored and conformed as required.
- Validate video, audio and timed text media assets against a variety of client and internal specifications.
- Communicate and document internal rejections to the appropriate teams.
- Verify integrity of deliverables and delivery package prior to servicing.
- Maintain servicing action logs as needed.
- Succinctly and efficiently handoff projects with next-up shifts.
- Operate with a high sense of urgency and discretion.
- Other tasks as needed to meet project deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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