Digital Imaging Specialist Production Jobs

Job Title
Pre *** Specialist

Job Description

The Pre *** Specialist will support our Traffic function and manage the flow of materials, including electronic files, images, and documents, *** ween internal and external parties for the company. This role is responsible for reviewing materials and providing feedback - the ideal candidate will have experience in color correcting web and digital images, being able to evaluate images for color and markup for print or digital reproduction of assigned print and digital publications and products. The Pre *** Specialist will work directly with our internal customers and third-party clients/customers, understanding needs and ensuring we meet expectations while prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.

60%

Assist the Quality and Imaging teams with:

• Work with Pre *** tools (Adobe software programs, Dalim ES soft proofing, DAS virtual Image server, Etc.) to perform required daily tasks.
• Evaluate and mark up images, in Dalim ES, with specific RGB corrections as outlined in the Image Retouching Vendor Guide.
• Use customer comments in Dalim ES to understand their needs from the image corrections and be able to add additional notes necessary for images to meet reproduction standards.
• Interpret customer needs and instructions and mark-up images with specific RGB corrections as outlined in the Image Retouching Vendor Guide.
• Follow basic color markings from Dalim ES and apply them to images from Assets.
• Color-correct and process digital images for input into assigned electronic publications and products.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Pre *** Specialist will consistently perform at a level that meets or exceeds performance standards, as established by the Pre *** Management Team.

• Work on and take ownership of assigned Rate Base titles, serving as the liaison *** ween creative staff and Pre *** /Production resources (internal and third party) to ensure images meet established quality standards for print and digital reproduction.
• Host meetings with creative staff, sharing scorecards and discussing improvement opportunities.
• Work independently on Quality and Imaging work and with customers.
• Follow advanced procedures for image masking and selective color corrections.

30 %

Perform Traffic functions, managing the flow of materials (electronic files, images, documents) *** ween internal and external parties.

• Intake job, review materials received, and provide improvement feedback to originating parties as needed. Review/compare upfront corrections; assess printability of materials including files supplied by third parties; and direct, troubleshoot, and correct, as needed, leveraging various department technologies. Review and approve final files and send completed materials to printers; including hard proofs as required by printers or clients. Perform post-production tasks such as packaging files for archiving and delivering to clients/customers.
• Ensure department equipment, including proofers and color-calibrated monitors, is operating at industry and department standards. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment on an as-needed basis.

10 %

• Maintain operation's accounting procedures, including time cards, daily tracking of jobs, schedule adherence, time spent per job/piece of work, and image/proof cycle reporting.
• Use reporting to drive improvements in color cycle rounds and schedule adherence. Provide ongoing feedback and process improvement opportunities.

It is the policy of *** Operations Corporation ("Dotdash *** ", "the Company") to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.[Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: ***

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****, the *** Television owned *** affiliate in Cincinnati is looking for an experienced Broadcast Maintenance Technician. The maintenance technician preserves the technical integrity of the station's on-air signals and its equipment from acquisition to distribution. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote locations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works closely with engineering and IT management and staff to support critical on-air systems and workflows including news, production, and broadcast systems and equipment.
• Provides user support in a Windows workstation environment for custom and standard software applications.
• Administers, maintains, and troubleshoots newsroom automation and streaming systems including field gear.
• Handles hardware configuration, imaging, and deployment, performs back-ups, and supports LAN infrastructure.
• Assist users with installing and using new software and features.
• Applies software, updates services, and executes OS upgrades.
• Maintains digital transmitters, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems.
• Maintains production equipment including robotic camera system, production switcher, playout servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather graphics and weather systems, audio consoles, microphones, and IFBs.
• Maintains news-gathering equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, DSNG, and SNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices.
• Maintains support equipment including master and sub switchers, monitors, computer systems, microphones, intercoms, and archive videotape machines and XDCAM decks.
• Conducts troubleshooting, installation, research, documentation, and cabling tasks.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have 2+ years of experience working as a maintenance technician or an IT support specialist at a commercial television station with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting a wide variety of broadcast equipment or 5+ years of experience in a related military occupation specialty.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must have proficiency with computers, computer systems, and networking,
• Must have a solid background in broadcast television systems, transmission, and satellite communications,
• Must have basic skill with video production, microwave systems, IT infrastructure, and station automation systems,
• Must have excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to repair equipment down to the circuit level,
• Must be able to read and understand technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics,
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops, and in confined spaces,
• Desired to have experience maintaining and troubleshooting digital broadcast transmitters,
• Desired to have experience with Autocad for system design and layout,
• Must be flexible to work various days and non-standard shifts as assigned,
• Must have the ability to work effectively with other team members and independently,
• Must be capable of following instructions, verbal and written,
• Must have the ability work with minimal supervision,
• Must have the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, and
• Must have excellent vision (with or without corrective lenses) with the ability to read and distinguish colors.
• In person work required.

Education:

• Associates degree in electronic engineering, IT networks and systems administration, or a minimum of two-years of an accredited IT and electronics school equivalent.
• Military training and experience in electronics, avionics, or related fields will be considered.
• SBE CPBE (or *** ter) certification a plus.
• Military Broadcast Television Equipment Maintenance (BTVEM) course from Defense Information School (DINFOS) a plus.

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At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

*** Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, *** Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from *** , *** , *** , CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. *** Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. *** Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of *** .