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Digital Encoder (Temporary)
A+E Networks
Stamford, CT, United States
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Job Description
A+E Networks Production Services Department is seeking a Digital Encoder in Stamford, CT production facility.
This position is for a temporary term. Flexibility for nights & weekends are required.
Digital Video Encoder to join a team of a team of highly motivated business professionals to perform the encoding & media preparation requirements in support of digital fulfillment of A+E Networks’ programming across global platforms and high profile digital partners, including Video-On-Demand, TV Everywhere, OTT, SVOD, Brand Sites and cross-platforms apps and devices both domestically and internationally.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the baseband ingest and file-based transcoding of A+E programming content, advertising & promotional materials into the required mezzanine and streaming file formats for non-linear distribution to client platforms; both internally and externally.
• Responsible for the preparation & posting of ancillary video package media assets and information, such as time-code breaks information for Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI), video screen grabs & external closed-caption files.
• Other assigned duties as necessary.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Proactive work ethic while maintaining a keen focus on accuracy in a detailed oriented workflow a must.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills a must.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Positive attitude with a desire to excel in a team-oriented culture.
• Passion for new technology and a desire to work in the entertainment/media industry.
Qualification Requirements
• Undergraduate degree required or equivalent work related experience.
• 2+ years in project management.
• 3+ years experience within digital publishing environment, a plus.
• Strong Knowledge of Broadcast video formats & codecs.
• Experience with XML metadata and video encoding technologies a plus.
• Experience with digital delivery protocols & technologies a plus (FTP, SFTP, Aspera, Signiant)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).