QC Technician (On-Call Temp)
About The Position
Cineverse is seeking on-call Temporary QC Technicians to view audio and video elements for sync, dropouts and other imperfections, and ensure they meet client specifications on an as-needed basis, sometimes with as little as one day’s notice. In addition to viewing feature and episodic content, the QC Technician will also conduct reviews of contents and metadata for files being delivered to streaming services, and occasional navigation reviews of DVD and Blu-ray discs. This is a great opportunity for someone who is team-oriented, technically skilled, systems-oriented, and has an overall "Roll Up Your Sleeves" approach to troubleshooting. 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 as well as DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD Blu-ray.
Requirements
- 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 as well as DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD Blu-ray.
- Familiarity with various A/V formats (Pro-Res, mp4, etc) and timed-text formats and behavior (.scc, .itt, etc)
- Ability to work in Final Cut Pro or Premiere as a day-to-day workflow
- Experience in an operational role in the media industry.
- 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.
- BS/BA in related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Team-oriented
- Technically skilled
- Systems-oriented
- Overall "Roll Up Your Sleeves" approach to troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Complete linear and master QC reviews of streaming digital video/audio files to platform specifications when needed (iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.)
- Perform metadata and packaging checks for multiple platforms (iTunes, Hulu, Amazon, Google, etc.)
- Identify and report quality errors in digital video/audio assets (sync, dropouts, format issues etc.)
- Confirm basic technical requirements
- Submit reports based on findings
- Perform error checking and verifying XML documents prior to delivery
- Abide by security policies, including the ability to not have your cell phone with you while working.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
