Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and markets entertainment, news, and information. It owns and operates a portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a motion picture company, television production operations, a television stations group, theme parks, and a suite of Internet-based businesses. Position: Media Prep Technician Location: Centennial, CO 80122 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Shift: (Sun/ Mon/ Fri/ Sat) (5.00PM-3.00AM) Job Description:
- As a Media Prep Technician, you will be responsible for a hybrid skillset that encompasses all aspects of the digital supply chain: source content QC, basic editing, transcoding, and delivery to clients all around the world.
- This role requires focus and determination to execute and distribute assets properly and in a timely manner while maintaining the department goal of 99.999% reliability and availability.
- High resolution quality control of longform content, QC consists of ensuring all technical aspects are exact and meet FCC specifications
- Baseband/linear ingest of the content across all networks for on-air, VOD, and/or Peacock distribution
- Perform edit and prep functions within an NLE platform to produce and distribute content
- Work in various Media Asset Management (MAM) systems with a strong understanding of video and audio specifications
- Submit various forms of content into transcoding technical stack in order to meet client’s requirements
- Reconciliation of executed work orders to ensure business needs are met
REQUIREMENTS:
- 1+ year experience in a broadcast, post production, or digital media prep environment. Prior experience working with digital media file types such as QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, MP4, etc.
- A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations
- Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- Must be willing and able to work on any shift including, overnights, swing or weekends in support of the 24/7 operation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent relevant professional experience required
- Knowledge and understanding of various digital formats, codecs, industry standard tools
- Knowledge and understanding of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards, and processes
- Detail-oriented and motivated team player
- Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Proven ability to solve problems under pressure
- 1+ year experience on non-linear editing systems (Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro)
- Experience in closed caption conforming and syncing
- Bilingual - English and Spanish a plus
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.