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Coordinator, Global Acquisitions Services
A+E Networks
Stamford, CT, United States
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POSITION SUMMARY
The individual in this position is responsible for the procurement, receipt, registration and processing of incoming media assets, Domestic and International, Longform and Shortform, for A+E Network brands, from internal and external program suppliers. This individual independently corresponds with internal colleagues, clients and outside suppliers, gathering updated information on upcoming deliveries, redeliveries and technical QC reconciliation.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Handle internal and external communication to ensure delivery dates for each series/program are adhered to, notifying key stakeholders of any delivery changes/delays.
2. Gather information from internal and external sources and colleagues for data-entry and to ensure that correct metadata exists within Enterprise databases prior to delivery of assets.
3. Track all file deliveries, verifying automated metadata, making manual modifications where needed, tracking each delivery through transcode and Technical Evaluation and QC reconciliation.
4. Responsible for technical reconciliations with program suppliers and internal clients for assigned A+E brands which may include collaboration and review of assets with QC team on specific issues.
5. Collaborate on workflow creation to make sure that no file delivery goes without technical review and to ensure delivery of all expected assets.
6. Responsible for tracking and ensuring ancillary deliveries associated with media, e.g. scripts and graphics.
7. Maintain internal knowledge-bases and tracking systems for A+E Enterprise availability.
8. Provide day to day support to the Global Acquisition Services team as needed.
9. Available to work an occasional weekend or night as needed.
The Global Acquisitions Coordinator will frequently be in a position to display problem-solving and multi-tasking skills in the fast paced world of Global Acquisition Services. Constant questions from suppliers, negotiating late deliveries, helping suppliers to deal with technical fixes, and answering to the needs of A+E internal clients, is a daily challenge. Immediate action and immediate solutions are often required to solve problems based upon immediate airdates, and/or distribution delivery dates. Collaboration with Global Acquisitions team members is essential in applying best practices, and providing well informed answers to all colleagues, clients and suppliers. Frequent communication and collaboration with internal colleagues in Programming, Scheduling and Business Affairs in addition to building cordial and trusting relationships with A+E suppliers is essential.
This position requires an individual who is motivated to learn and gain technical knowledge and business experience to be able to represent Global Acquisition Services to outside program suppliers and across all A+E Depts. This individual must have excellent communication skills and have the temperament to deal with many of types of individuals – internal colleagues, clients and suppliers, and display a degree of diplomacy and tact.This individual must be an organized multitasker with an excellent eye for detail.
Requirements
Detail oriented, organized individual who can handle multi-tasking and working on various projects with multiple internal and external departments daily. Basic knowledge of television production and/or post-production as well as knowledge of HD broadcast video and HD file formats. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office required.
Qualification Requirements
TBD