Conformance Technician

Key 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 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

Essential Qualifications / Competencies

• Conforming audio, video, and subtitle/caption content to platform specifications (iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.).
• High level understanding of subtitling specification 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.

Desired Skills And Experience

• 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 organization skills and ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Enjoy work 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).