Conforming Technician

Conforming Technician will manipulate and edit audio, video and subtitle files to match client and vendor specifications for streaming platforms.
Great opportunity for someone who is team-oriented, technically skilled, systems-oriented, and has an overall "Roll Up Your Sleeves" approach to troubleshooting. Day and swing shifts are available; please indicate if you have a preference. 

The ideal Conforming Technician will possess at least 2 years of experience working with various formats of digital video sources and encoding, including expertise in Digital Portal specs.

This is a Variable position based on available work, on site in our Burbank office.

Responsibilities:

·        Quickly comprehend technical specifications and apply that understanding.

·        Monitor and prioritize a high volume and time-sensitive order queue.

·        Ensure source assets are restored and conformed as required.

·        Validate video, audio and timed text media assets against a variety of client and internal specifications.

·        Communicate and document internal rejections to the appropriate teams.

·        Verify the integrity of deliverables and delivery package prior to servicing.

·        Maintain servicing action logs as needed

·        Succinctly and efficiently handoff projects with next-up shifts

·        Operate with a high sense of urgency and discretion

·        Other tasks as needed to meet project deadlines 

Requirements:

·        Conforming audio, video, and subtitle/caption content to platform specifications (iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.).

·        High-level understanding of subtitling specifications and formats, audio sample rates, video frame rates, SMPTE timecode and traditional multichannel audio configurations (2.0, 5.1, 7.1, ATMOS).

·        Understanding of industry format standards such as PAL, NTSC, timecode, framerate, codec, audio settings/configurations, 

·        Frame Rate Conversions 

·        captions, subtitles, forced Narrative, SDH

·        Knowledge of post-production guidelines and workflows using tools such as Adobe Premiere Suite, Clipster, Transkoder, Cortex, Resolve, and various transcoding utilities such as Compressor, AME, Episode Pro.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate with other groups.

·        Strong data entry and proofreading skills.

·        Ability to work independently.

·        Proficient with both Mac and PC operating systems.

·        Comfortable with change and able to adapt as needed to meet the needs of our clients.  

·        Experience in a post-production or media creation environment.

·        Understanding of video compression and various codecs used by VOD platforms and broadcasters.

·        Ability to work independently while managing a heavy workload.

·        Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

·        Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·        Attention to detail.

·        A positive, can-do attitude and team player.

·        Ability to work flexible shifts (AM, PM, Weekends).