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Giant Pictures lists this Media Processing Operator opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Media Processing OperatorGiant Pictures is a distribution and technology company connecting content owners with the world's leading streaming platforms. Giant provides aggregation, technical delivery, QC, rights and royalty administration, catalog monetization, YouTube services, and AVOD/FAST distribution, helping rights owners maximize the value of their content across the digital marketplace.Job DescriptionWHAT YOU'LL DOPackaging and Delivery. Assemble delivery packages in Telestream Switch, Apple Compressor, and comparable tools. Validate before submission, then deliver through the appropriate portal, aggregator, or accelerated transfer system and confirm acceptance.Ingest. Receive and register incoming source media, artwork, timed text, and metadata. Verify file integrity, confirm the delivery matches the work order, and get assets into the right place with the right names.Pre-Qualification. Audit client-supplied source assets against platform specifications before they enter the pipeline. Complete the pre-qual checklist for each asset, document findings, and flag deficiencies back to operations early enough to act on them.Encoding and Transcoding. Execute and monitor encoding and transcode jobs, troubleshoot failures, and confirm every output meets the required video format, audio format, codec, and container spec before it moves downstream.QC. Perform spot check and full linear pass QC on video, audio, and timed text. Write clear, timecoded QC reports and track issues through to resolution.Compliance and S&P. Review content against broadcast, platform, and client Standards and Practices requirements. Notate material requiring modification and support the creation of compliant alternate versions.Conformance. Conform captions, subtitles, and artwork to approved masters and platform specification, holding frame-accurate sync throughout.Post and Editorial. Create mezzanines and alternate versions to spec. Perform picture and audio edits, fixes, and re-renders as required by QC or compliance findings.Metadata. Build, validate, and correct title metadata against platform schemas. Catch the errors that cause a package to bounce before it ships.QualificationsWHAT YOU BRINGThree or more years supporting end to end media workflows across ingest, transcoding, QC, packaging, and delivery, in both on-prem and cloud environments.Deep understanding of professional video and audio standards, including:Resolutions and formats: 1080i, 1080p, UHD, 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10Color science: color space, Rec.709, HLG, PQTimecode and frame ratesCodecs and compressionAudio: PCM, 5.1 surround, Dolby AtmosContainers: MXF, transport stream, and common OTT wrappersWorking knowledge of color space conversion and HDR to SDR interoperability, and the ability to diagnose problems in an HDR pipeline.Experience with high-performance file transfer and delivery systems such as IBM Aspera and Signiant Media Shuttle.Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Apple Compressor, Adobe Media Encoder, and Telestream Switch.Familiarity with caption and subtitle standards, including.scc and.itt, and with OTT, FAST, AVOD, and transactional delivery specifications.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced operational environment, working independently and exercising sound operational judgment.Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills. QC notes, pre-qual reports, and change logs are read by clients and platforms, so they need to be precise.Genuine attention to detail and the discipline to follow a checklist the same way every time.Additional InformationPlease provide a short note about the kind of content work you have done with your resume.
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los angeles, CA, 90028, US
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