About the Company

Premiere Digital Services (PDS) is a trusted media services and software solutions partner for content owners, video distributers, digital retailers, broadcasters, subscription video and ad supported platforms. We simplify the complexities of content distribution, supply chain and digital storefront management and provide flexible B2B technical SaaS solutions and managed services for media assets. As a leader in cloud-based digital asset delivery and content optimization solutions for clients in the growing Media & Entertainment industry, Premiere brings to life the quality of film and television, transporting to the hands of millions around the globe. Through the magic of media services, we are a rising thought leader providing innovative, smart tools and intelligent operations as an essential business in media entertainment. Together with industry leaders like Google, Apple, NBC Universal, Microsoft, Disney, Warner Brothers and more, we work to revolutionize media delivery at the forefront of entertainment technology and software services.

About the Role

The Digital Media Technician is responsible for validating assets according to service specifications and the distribution (delivery) of content to broadcasters and digital service providers.
 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**): 

Responsibilities:

• Quickly comprehend technical specifications and apply that understanding on a daily basis
• Monitor and parse a high volume and time sensitive order queue
• Ensure source assets are restored and conformed as required
• Valdate metadata, image, video, audio and timed text media assets against a variety of client and internal specifications
• Package source assets and metadata as per servicing profile 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
• Other tasks as needed to meet project deadlines

 Required Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of various media formats such as video, audio, image and timed text.
• Proficient knowledge of industry format standards such as PAL, NTSC, timecode, framerate, codec, audio settings/configurations, metadata (title and technical – html, xml)
• Proficient knowledge of media encoding, transcoding, and file transfer protocols Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail and is self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail and is self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal abilities and communication skills
• Ability and interest to work in a geographically diverse environment

Qualifications:

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 of years’ experience in working in media operations required.