Content Services Specialist

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:30pm

Compensation: $30-33/hr

The Content Services Specialist will join a team of technicians who are responsible for the interrogation of theatrically graded & ungraded DSM’s, DCDM’s, IMP’s, and associated projects, in preparation for long term preservation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed division of the Digital Cinema Department at Pixelogic.

Other responsibilities include testing of tools and applications, data entry related to work orders, collaboration with other departments, and providing feedback to the Project Management Team, Mastering and Content Services.

You should have a broad understanding of the technical aspects of various audio/video media specifications. You should be highly motivated, possess a flexible attitude, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work as part of a team who deals with shifting priorities and workload.

Duties

·        Check, prep, and conform source materials

·        Loading color grading projects & associated media from 3rd party Digital Intermediary (DI) Labs

·        Interrogation of DI projects to confirm all elements are intact

·        Comparison of the DI project to a “hero” source for validation

·        Creation of media outputs

·        Specialized mastering of content as and when applicable

·        Data entry related to work orders and project trackers

Requirements

·       Picture and audio editing, transcoding/encoding, sound syncing, and color conversion experience is required

·       Solid knowledge of film & digital file formats

·       Knowledge in color space, aspect ratio, transfer characteristics, video and audio codecs, compression and other characteristics associated with media is required

·       Familiarity and working knowledge of tools and applications including, but not limited to, DVS Clipster, Colorfront Transkoder, DaVinci Resolve, & BaseLight are essential

·       Experience with DCP and IMF is a huge plus

·       Experience in a post-production finishing environment. QC experience is a plus

·       Proficient with Mac OS, Windows, and Linux

·       Problem solver with creative and innovative approach and the ability to think outside the box

·       Excellent multi-tasking & communication skills

·       Passionate about quality and customer service excellence

·       Ability to handle high pressure situations and sensitive information

·       Ability to prioritize and manage processes to achieve deadlines whilst producing quality work

·      Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

·       Ability and willingness to learn new methods, procedures, or techniques and take on new tasks

Experience

Minimum two years of experience in a Postproduction environment