Description

Position:  

Content Services Technician

General Summary:

Content Services Technicians check, prep, and conform source materials in preparation for creation of DCPs.  In addition, they create non-digital cinema media outputs of various media formats, complete ad-hoc project work, and deliver outputs for new, emerging theatrical technologies, all as those specified by their Supervisors and/or Managers.  The Content Services Technician is also expected to perform the duties of a Mastering Technician, as needed.

Job Specific Tasks:

• Prep and conform source materials (Including Color conversion)
• Create outputs of various media formats
• Delivering a high quality of service and reporting to both internal and external clients
• Collaborating and liaising with other internal departments
• Handle associated paperwork from work orders to labeling of materials

Experience & Education:

• Picture and Audio editing, transcoding/encoding, audio synching and color conversion experience is desirable for this role
• Solid knowledge of Film & Digital file formats
• Working knowledge of editing and encoding systems, industry standard and/or bespoke is essential. Including, but not limited to, Colorfront Transkoder, R&S Clipster, Telestream Vantage, Digital Rapids, Final Cut Pro 7 and/or X, Pro Tools, AWS Elemental and Content Agent systems or comparable is essential.  Also, working knowledge of DVD and/or Blu-ray mastering software would be advantageous.
• Experience within a similar high volume post production finishing environment and with associated tight deadlines. 
• Proficient with Linux, Mac OS, Windows, XML
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University or equivalent preferred
• Two to three years of experience in a Post Production environment preferred