Responsibilities Include:
• Transcoding digital video files using proprietary systems
• Working with ProRes, H.264 (HQ), MPEG and M3U8 media codecs
• QC of HD & SD video
• Accurately upload, ingest and QC content and metadata
• Communicating QC rejections and production blockers with extreme detail
• Ability to read JSON
• Grasp knowledge of our closed caption compliance standards and apply that knowledge during the QC process for all content
• Facilitate fixes to closed caption files
• Provide regular status reports on technical challenges during team meetings to coordinators / management
• Using available tools and resources to track progress of work within shared departmental systems
• Perform playback QC’s using various proprietary programs
• View media and identify any defects (digital hits, macro blocking, interlacing, etc...), continuity issues or incomplete content found during testing.
• Listen to media and identify any audio dropouts, pops, distortions, etc.
• Check artwork and metadata to ensure technical correctness/ meets Pluto TV’s standards
• Ability to shift focus at any given moment and adjust accordingly
Qualities / Experience We’re Seeking We believe the right individual will have the following skills and experience in order to be successful in this role:
• Knowledge of standard digital media formats
• Experience in non-linear editing systems (FCP, Avid, Premiere)
• Knowledge of standard metadata requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical and operational problems
and
• challenges.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a team setting
• Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Self-organized and self-motivated
Experience:
• 3+ years’ experience in a professional setting for new media, audio, video and/or interactive
consumer entertainment products, preferably in a video delivery environment.
• BA degree in TV/Film production or related discipline preferred.
• Proficient working on both Mac and PC platforms
• Strong knowledge of administrative software applications: MS Office Applications, (i.e., MS Word,
MS Outlook, MS Excel; Google Drive; MAM; CMS
• Ability to read JSON files/feeds/searches
• Experience with Atlassian Suite - Kanban/JIRA