Analyst, Media Prep

AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

AMC Global Media in New York, NY is seeking an Analyst, Media Prep to join the Media Operations & Engineering team. You will act as the main liaison with the AMCN B&T group, ensuring all content passes quality control and is ready for any reformatting needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in media or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience with digital video and audio specifications. The base compensation is $55,000–$62,000, with a comprehensive benefits package and optional remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in media or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in digital video and audio specifications.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with AMCN B&T to ensure content passes QC and is ready for reformatting.
• Create placeholders and manage delivery of video, caption, and audio description files.
• Coordinate delivery timelines and QC expectations with scheduling and acquisition teams.
• Review assets post-QC and arrange redelivery to meet technical specs.
• Create work orders for captioning proxies, fixes, conforms, and VOD as needed.
• Perform asset availability discovery for inventory and budget purposes.

Skills

Video specs

Audio specs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in media

Job description

Job Description

AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

We are currently seeking an Analyst, Media Prep to join our Media Operations & Engineering team in our New York, NY location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Main liaison with AMCN B&T to ensure all content passes quality control and made available for any reformatting version needed
• Create placeholders and facilitate all aspects of material delivery (video files, caption files, audio description files with the Acquired group
• Coordinate with scheduling and acquisition team on delivery timelines and QC expectations/priorities
• Review assets that have gone through QC and facilitate redelivery if needed, ensuring all materials meet AMC Networks technical specifications
• Create work orders for captioning proxies, fixes, conforms, and VOD as needed
• Perform discovery on asset availability for inventory and budget purposes

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in media or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years of experience in digital video and audio specifications
• Self-motivated individual that can work with a team as well as independently
• Must be able to troubleshoot and adapt to changing requirements and timelines

The base compensation for this position is $55,000 - $62,000 commensurate with experience.

AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements.

AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.