Data I/O Specialist - Night Shift

Data I/O Digital and Physical Specialist, Level I Evening shift - 11pm start time Comp range - $23 - $25/hr Company: Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC provides distribution services and technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We help studios, broadcasters and digital retailers localize and distribute their feature and episodic titles to global audiences on-time and with superior quality. Our service offerings cover end-to-end workflows including language services such as scripting, subtitling, access services, dubbing, text and metadata localization in over 50 languages. Our technical services master and prepare this content in all distribution products including digital cinema, digital media, and physical media (Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD). To date, we service thousands of titles for iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Movies Anywhere and others. We also authored thousands of Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD discs. Our research and development team works on cutting-edge technologies such as 4K, high dynamic range (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), artificial intelligence and machine learning, software automation and our proprietary end-to-end operating platform branded as pHelix. Experience start-up at scale. Be part of building innovative solutions to service our media and entertainment clients and help us fulfill their content distribution needs. Join us if you’re passionate about entertainment, innovation, and customer service excellence! Job Title: Data I/O Digital and Physical Specialist, Level I Job Summary: The Data I/O Digital and Physical Specialist, Level I reports to the Manager, Data I/O. In this role, you will play a key part in the accurate transfer, management, and validation of both digital and physical assets. As a member of the global Data I/O team, you will master all Level I workflows and endpoints, ensuring seamless operations and coordination across all locations. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to completing tasks with precision. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resilient, and able to collaborate effectively across global teams to meet performance goals and deliver exceptional service. The Data I/O Digital and Physical Specialist, Level I will embody Pixelogic’s core values and contribute to the overall success of the team. Key Responsibilities Promote and champion OneQ and the Global Data I/O Team Goals: One Queue. One Team. Any Task. Any Location. Any Time. Operational Excellence: Consistently complete Data I/O tasks with accuracy and efficiency to support global objectives. Security & Compliance: Adhere to departmental policies, ensuring compliance with security protocols and company policies. Global Collaboration & Communication: Proactively communicate with internal teams and departments to resolve issues, ensure smooth workflows, and escalate critical issues when deadlines or asset integrity are at risk. Process Improvement & Efficiency: Suggest improvements to workflows, processes, and documentation to enhance team productivity and efficiency. File Transfers & Asset Management: Facilitate the secure transfer of digital assets using industry-standard protocols (e.g., Aspera, Signiant, FTP, client-specific tools), and download, ingest, and stage files to storage servers. File Verification & Processing: Perform verification checks (e.g., Verifier++, MD5 checksums), renaming files and folders, creating proxies, using hot folders, etc. Physical Assets: Track, barcode, log, and store physical assets as they are received, transferred, and shipped, ensuring secure tracking and timely notifications. Disk Space Management: Collaborate with production teams to monitor and manage disk space on servers, preventing delays in file processing. Backup & Archiving: Restore and archive digital files to LTO for backup and ensure they are posted to production servers when required. Continuous Learning: Stay adaptable by learning new tools, procedures, and techniques to improve performance. Additional Responsibilities: Perform additional tasks as assigned to fulfill team objectives and ensure smooth operations. Requirements Qualifications Skills & Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Command-line a plus. Experience with Aspera P2P, Aspera Faspex, Aspera Dropbox, Signiant, FTP, and other file transfer protocols. Familiarity with physical media formats (e.g., drives, tapes, LTO, LTFS) and digital asset management. Experience working with network storage and remoting into computers. Understanding of computer networks, including DMZ, VPNs, and firewalls. Basic knowledge of media formats, metadata, XML, audio/video codecs, and their role in data management. Experience: 1+ years in a data operations, IT, or media environment (preferred). Experience with digital asset management and file transfer protocols is a plus. Experience in live or quick-turnaround production environments. Education: Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Preferred: Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. Attributes Positive Attitude: Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient when facing challenges. Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and multitasking skills, ensuring high accuracy in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Adaptability: Able to quickly learn new tools, procedures, and techniques to keep up with the evolving demands of the role. Collaboration: A team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, across various platforms (e.g., email, Teams, etc.). Autonomy: Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work. Customer-Focused: Passionate about providing quality service and ensuring customer satisfaction, both internally and externally. Process Improvement: Open to suggesting and implementing process improvements for increased team efficiency and throughput.