Company Description *** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
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Job DescriptionWelcome to *** , the dynamic new streaming ser *** from *** Universal. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-performance team of incredible colleagues that want to be at the epicenter of technology, sports, news, tv, movies and more. We work hard to connect people to what they love, each other and the world around them by creating shared experiences through culture-defining entertainment.
As a company, we embrace the power of difference. Our team is committed to creating an organization that champions diversity and inclusivity for all by curating content and a workforce that represents the world around us. We continue to challenge ourselves and the industry by being customer-centric, data-driven creatures of innovation. At *** , we are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through creativity, teamwork, and talent.
Essential Responsibilities- Assist with operational publishing needs to prioritize content for Sky *** D2C & MVPDs, maintaining efficiencies and readiness to both upstream and downstream publishing systems
- Collaborate with teams to for video content fulfillment supply chain including metadata provisioning, multi-language audio and captioning components for asset packaging and delivery
- Monitor and regulate servicing cadences, adhering to compliance mandates and marketing/promotional obligations while also executing change requests and adjusting distribution timetables under often fluid deadlines
Qualifications- Bachelor's or Associate degree in Digital *** , Communications, Computer Science, or equivalent discipline
Minimum 1 year of experience with:
- Digital video file formats, encoding specifications, publishing workflows, and troubleshooting techniques
- Content management systems trafficking high volume, time sensitive *** assets for multi-platform syndication
- Content servicing experience with SVOD, D2C or MVPD partners.
Working knowledge:
- MS Office: Word, PowerPoint and, most importantly, Excel
- Streaming apps on digital platforms and consumer products
Familiarity with:
- *** transfer protocols, workflows, and methods; Aspera, Signiant, etc.
- Collaboration tools such as Airtable, Trello, Smartsheet
Desired Characteristics- Television entertainment industry experience preferred
- Excellent and effective communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with Closed Captioning and Subtitling creation and embedding a plus
- Familiarity/experience troubleshooting across multiple CMS, MAM and DAM systems
- Project management methodologies and systems such as Agile, Scrum or Jira, Trello, Asana, Smartsheet
- Experience distilling highly technical terminology into basic requirements & concepts
- Proactive problem solver with the ability to prioritize and concurrently handle multiple, time sensitive requests within a high-pressure environment
- Strategic knowledge and familiarity with streaming *** platforms and services
- Understanding of traditional MVPD distribution in comparison to emerging OTT services: AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, PVOD
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
- Must be willing to work weekends as needed
- Must be willing to work extended hours or holidays as needed
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000Additional Information *** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
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