Media Prep Technician

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and markets entertainment, news, and information. It owns and operates a portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a motion picture company, television production operations, a television stations group, theme parks, and a suite of Internet-based businesses.

Position: Media Prep Technician

Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract (20+ Hours)

Work Type: Onsite

Shift Timings: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Thur-Sun)

ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Media Prep Technician, you will be responsible for a hybrid skillset that encompasses all aspects of the digital supply chain: source content QC, basic editing, transcoding, and delivery to clients all around the world. This role requires focus and determination to execute and distribute assets properly and in a timely manner while maintaining the department goal of 99.999% reliability and availability.
Responsibilities include:

High resolution quality control of Client longform content, QC consists of ensuring all technical aspects are exact and meet FCC/Client specifications
Baseband/linear ingest of Client content across all networks for on-air, VOD, and/or Peacock distribution
Perform edit and prep functions within an NLE platform to produce and distribute content
Work in various Media Asset Management (MAM) systems with a strong understanding of video and audio specifications
Submit various forms of content into transcoding technical stack in order to meet client's requirements
Reconciliation of executed work orders to ensure business needs are met
Qualifications:

1+ year experience in a broadcast, post production, or digital media prep environment. Prior experience working with digital media file types such as QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, MP4, etc.
A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations. Preferred qualifications include:
BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent relevant professional experience required
Knowledge and understanding of various digital formats, codecs, industry standard tools
Knowledge and understanding of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards, and processes
Detail-oriented and motivated team player
Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
Ability to learn new technologies
Proven ability to solve problems under pressure
1+ year experience on non-linear editing systems (Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro)
Experience in closed caption conforming and syncing
Bilingual - English and Spanish a plus

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.