Analyst, Spec Adherence

AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Adoption Services

One day remote per week

Job summary

AMC Global Media in New York, NY seeks an Analyst, Spec Adherence to join the Media Operations & Engineering team. You will liaise with the QC, Acquisitions and Media Prep teams to ensure best practices across workflows and evaluate media assets against specs.

The role requires 3+ years in media distribution and a BA in communications or media, with experience evaluating assets and using screening tools. AMC offers a full benefits package and a hybrid work arrangement with one day remote per

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Media Linear Broadcast or Non-Linear distribution experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or media.
• Proven success evaluating media assets.
• Ability to incorporate new tools and best practices for a media team.
• Collaborator and problem solver.
• Knowledge in media industry lingo, filetypes, codecs, and collateral types.

Responsibilities

• Communicate: Liaise with the QC, Acquisitions and Media Prep teams to ensure best practices across teams.
• Report, track, troubleshoot, and elevate any media evaluation patterns, or newly identified rejection/acceptance criteria.
• Work with the QC team to get clarifications on reported issues to make best informed decisions.
• Evaluate: Track and confirm that any redelivered or fixed files after initial evaluation failures are received and properly address original concerns.
• Comprehend and evaluate QC reports at high volumes with accuracy and good judgment.
• Decide: Accept or reject media assets based on QC report evaluation and spec adherence.
• Request supplier redeliveries or Media Prep team or Supply Chain team file conformance and collateral repair as required.

Skills

Media distribution experience

Liaising with QC/Acquisitions

Asset evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or media

Tools

GLIM

Media Central

Copilot

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 a Analyst, Spec Adherence to join our Media Operations & Engineering team in our New York, NY location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate: Liaise with the QC, Acquisitions and Media Prep teams to ensure best practices are being used across teams.
• Report, track, troubleshoot, and elevate any media evaluation patterns, or newly identified rejection/acceptance criteria.
• Work with the QC team to get any clarifications on reported issues to make best informed decisions.
• Evaluate: Track and confirm that any redelivered or fixed files after initial evaluation failures are received and properly address original concerns.
• Comprehend and evaluate QC reports at high volumes with accuracy and good judgment.
• Decide: Accept or reject media assets based on QC report evaluation and spec adherence.
• Request supplier redeliveries or Media Prep team or Supply Chain team file conformance and collateral repair as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Required 3+ years of Media Linear Broadcast or Non-Linear distribution experience a must.
• Bachelor’s degree in either communications or media.
• Proven success evaluating media assets.
• Ability to incorporate new tools and best practices for a media team.
• Collaborator and problem solver.
• Knowledge in media industry lingo, filetypes, codecs, and collateral types.
• Experience in screening tools like GLIM or Media Central.
• Preferred: Microsoft Office suite and Copilot skills.
• Quality Control experience in the media landscape.

The base compensation for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 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.

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.

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 Films 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 Global Media International, our international programming business.