Quality Control Technician

AMC Networks•Bethpage, NY

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

AMC Global Media is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join its Media Operations & Engineering team in Bethpage, New York. The role evaluates media assets and completes quality control assignments with close attention to accuracy, metadata, and documented department practices. The technician communicates with internal stakeholders and teammates, escalates technical issues, and reports recurring issues across media assets, seasons, series, or suppliers. The position requires completing assigned daily tasks and working independently when a supervisor is absent.

Requirements

At least two combined years of experience in Master Control, Quality Control, and/or video editing.
At least two years of experience in Quality Control.
Ability to work independently in the absence of a supervisor.
Understanding of broadcast technology, particularly quality control or related functions.
Understanding of QC fundamentals and operating procedures.
Knowledge of Evertz Mediator MAM or equivalent MAM/DAM software.
Familiarity with third-party software related to MAM or supply-chain functionality, such as auto QC, time compression, and transcoding.
Experience with digital file codecs and wrappers, transcoding workflows, and bit rates.
Comprehension of QC rating and reporting systems.
Flexible work schedule to accommodate business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering high-profile media content to SVOD/AVOD services.
Knowledge of distribution routes for premiere programming and live events to SVOD/VOD/AVOD partners.
Comprehension of file delivery workflows from acquisition or receipt through transmission or delivery.
Adaptability to change, including new technologies and changes in procedures, priorities, and workflow.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders.
Escalate technical issues to appropriate team members.
Report recurring oddities across media assets from similar seasons, series, or suppliers to teammates.
Provide complete and accurate metadata entries and evaluations for quality control assignments.
Follow documented department practices.
Complete expected daily assigned tasks.