




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).


