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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
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).

Burbank, CA, USA
Negotiable Salary