Job Summary: On any given day at *** Entertainment & *** Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming our *** business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to enhance flexibility and efficiency, or delivering *** 's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
A few reasons why we think you'd love working here:
- Building the future of *** 's *** : DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power our *** , advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
- Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from *** + and *** , to *** and Entertainment, to *** and *** +, and much more.
- Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Content Operations is ultimately responsible for successfully delivering entertainment and sports content to millions of people every day. This involves developing, operating, and leading a global content supply chain - the myriad of steps involved from taking a finalized TV show/movie, or live piece of content, from inside *** to audiences around the globe, in their preferred language and format. This team also leads technology operations in Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The Mastering *** Operator II is responsible for ingest, *** prep, asset conformance, editorial, troubleshooting file issues, fixing assets, and asset validation. This role will focus on conforming video/audio masters in preparation for creation of outputs including but not limited to IMF, ProRes, Timed Text and downstream deliverables. The Mastering *** Operator II will need to understand color workflows and deriving SDR content from HDR as well as how to validate and confirm color profiles, transfer characteristics, and metadata. The right person for this role has working experience in all manner of *** operations, encoding, transcoding, asset validation and post production workflows. They should have a good understanding of technical aspects of audio and video *** incoming from production as well as network and streaming specifications. They should be highly motivated, someone who thrives in a quick paced environment, is flexible with changing priorities and adapts quickly to new challenges. Finally, the Mastering *** Operator II will need to excel in cross-team collaboration, is highly organized, and has strong communication skills to be part of a team responsible for bringing in content into *** .
Responsibilities- Perform the processing and management of *** assets in a results-driven environment
- *** Prep for OTT, Streaming and necessary downstream destinations
- Make editorial updates to final files for compliance with network specs
- Insert updated shots or updated credits
- Perform audio loudness measurements to ensure correct specs
- Review and derive timed text files for final distribution
- Receive and Send *** via Aspera or other cloud-based delivery mechanisms
- Help to troubleshoot issues with files and recommend fixes
- Perform metadata validation and entry including segment timings to create broadcast automation database records
- Be a subject matter expert in all department databases and software
- Collaborate with team members as part of a high functioning team that is able to effectively and efficiently implement assignments
- Assist manager in developing, maintaining and carrying out *** asset preparations, workflows and standard processes
Basic QualificationsThe Mastering *** Operator II will need to understand and have knowledge and experience using the following types of software, hardware, *** and workflows:
- Prior use of cloud based asset management software such as Aspera On Cloud and Reach Engine for *** prep
- Understanding of Movie Labs specs
- Ability to transcode and encode video and audio files using tools such as the below are crucial for the job:
- Baselight
- DaVinici Resolve
- MTI Cortex
- Nugen Audio
- Switch Player Pro
- Premier Pro
- Pro Tools
- Caption Maker
- Solid Understanding of digital file formats and creation of DCPs, IMFs, ProRes files, and Proxy files
- Knowledge of HDR and SDR color workflows and using tools such as Colorfront Transkoder to interpret color space
- Knowledge of accessibility features and the creation of files such as Audio Description and Timed Text (English SDH, English Closed Captions)
- Experience in post-production finishing & online
- Experience with validating assets through tools such as *** Info and Dolby Vision Metafier
- Experience with Harding software for PSE testing
- Understanding of the motion picture post-production process (asset creation, mastering and QC) and technical delivery requirements (ProRes, IMF) with an emphasis *** asset creation and validation
- High school education or equivalent experience required.
- Can effectively solve problems and roadblocks as they occur while calling out when necessary.
- 2+ years experience with encoding, transcoding and editing ***
- 2+ years experience using industry leading non-linear editing systems (Avid, Premiere) and Mastering tools (DVS Clipster, Colofront Transkoder, Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro).
- 2+ years experience using industry leading audio software (ProTools Studio, Nugen Audio Tookit)
- 2+ years experience using industry leading timed text software such as Caption Maker
Preferred Qualifications- Preferred field of study *** , Cinema, Post Production, etc
- Has a background in post-production , *** encoding, content servicing and/or asset prep
- Previously worked at a post production vendor such as a finishing facility, audio facility or mastering/QC/Servicing vendor in similar capacity
- Understanding of cloud based architecture, AWS or similar environments preferred
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to present effective, data-supported suggestions for tools and workflow improvements.
- The ability to learn and grasp new workflow concepts in the context of the industry's changing requirements.
- Experience with constructing complex SQL and database queries, Python programming language, Terminal (OSX) and Ubuntu (Linux) command line operations.
Disability accommodation for employment applications *** and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.[Please reply using Staff Me Up] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
*** is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
The hiring range for this position in California is $70,000 to $93,830 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About *** Entertainment & *** Technology: *** Entertainment and *** Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for *** 's two *** business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation - enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.
About *** : *** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Streaming Technology LLC , which is part of a business we call *** Entertainment & *** Technology .
*** Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.