Intern - Data I/O Specialist

Job Description:

The Pixelogic Internship is a paid position. Interns will be trained on both Data I/O and Data IQC work. They will go through training, learning and knowledge application for twelve weeks. Each week the intern will be required to invest time analyzing and reporting upon the training they are receiving to help identify gaps and process improvements. Managers and Mentors will be assigned to each Intern. The actual work that the Interns will experience are hands on and the skills acquired after training are valuable to any employer and will have practical career applications in the real world.

Training, Learning and Responsibilities: Training includes introduction to audio, video and subtitle QC or Pre-QC and interns will experience the quality checking and evaluating of incoming data. They will also be trained in handling day-to-day data entering or leaving the facility in the form of physical media or electronic transmission and ensure that all security protocols are followed when dealing with sensitive material. Responsibilities may include but not limited to

Data I/O

•Facilitate communication between Data 10 and all other departments in order to schedule andresolve issues within a fast-paced, dynamic workflows.

•Continuously monitor progress of multiple projects in order to use resources such as time andstorage space efficiently.

•Facilitate the delivery of digital files via various file transmissions means such as Aspera (P2P andFaspex), Signiant, FTP as well as multiple client proprietary transmissions tools.

•Download digital files and post to various storage production networks/ servers in a timelymanner.

• Log digital assets as they come in and notify the recipients as soon as possible.

DATA IQC

• Facilitate communication between Data 10 and all other departments in order to schedule and resolve issues within a fast-paced, dynamic workflows.

• Continuously monitor progress of multiple projects in order to use resources such as time and storage space efficiently.

• Facilitate the delivery of digital files via various file transmissions means such as Aspera (P2P and Faspex), Signiant, FTP as well as multiple client proprietary transmissions tools.

• Download digital files and post to various storage production networks/ servers in a timely manner.

• Log digital assets as they come in and notify the recipients as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate communication between Data IO and all other departments in order to schedule and resolve issues within a fast-paced, dynamic workflows.

Continuously monitor progress of multiple projects in order to use resources such as time and storage space efficiently.

Facilitate the delivery of digital files via various file transmissions means such as Aspera (P2P and Faspex), Signiant, FTP as well as multiple client proprietary transmissions tools.

Download digital files and post to various storage production networks/ servers in a timely manner.

Log digital assets as they come in and notify the recipients as soon as possible.

Run verification tools, such as Verifier ++, MD5 checksums to validate file integrity and reconciliation of delivered files.

Create proxies through proxy creation tools and hot folders.

Barcode and log physical assets as they come and notify recipients as soon as possible.

Properly scan and check-out physical assets to secure and approved production environments for tracking purposes.

Create shippers and ship physical assets by coordinating with local couriers or freight companies

Restore digital files from LTO and post to production servers.

Archive digital files to LTO for internal and client back-ups.

Mount and load digital files to external hard drives.

Manipulate files including renaming, renumbering and update metadata information when requested.

Proactively coordinate with key production stakeholders to manage disk space within SAN and various production servers so minimize delays for incoming files.

Maintain DATA IO / Packaging Manual used to communicate summary of platform specifications to other operators.

Update status of the disposition of assets in multiple work order-based asset management systems, including manually updating metadata, workability, in-progress and completion of tasks.

Address lag issues as they come up or discrepancies in media files when received to expedite possible re-delivery and to minimize delays.

Escalate all issues as they come up if deadlines are in jeopardy, especially for media assets that are associated with sensitive, high profile titles.

Ability to trouble shoot and come up with innovative ideas for improving processes.

Represent and uphold all departmental policies and procedures and maintain an exceptional level of service for both external and internal clients.

Flexible and is willing to work long hours.

Works well in a team setting.

Strong and effective communicator with positive attitude.

• Degree from an accredited College or University and must be able to provide a copy of school transcripts upon request.

• Must be able to commit to 12 weeks of work at full-time work schedule. Must be available to work overtime, including weekend, if necessary.

• Must be able to work onsite in Burbank, CA- this is not a remote position.

• Passionate about quality, customer experience and customer service excellence.

• Technically literate and comfortable with a variety of computer applications.

• Familiarity with Mac and/or Windows operating systems.

• Good organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time in a fast-paced work environment.

• Must be a self-starter, quick-learner, inquisitive and have excellent communication skills.

• College degree in media or computer science or other related schooling a PLUS!

• Previous internships or work experience in data technology, helpful.

• Must be able to start immediately and have a reliable transportation to report to work on time.

Hourly rate is $18/hr