Media Conversion Technician

iMemories Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discount

Air Conditioned Warehouse

Paid Breaks

Onsite Food Marketplace

Company Sponsored Events

Job summary

iMemories is seeking a Research Technician in Scottsdale to convert home movie videotapes into digital formats using in-house hardware and software. You will manage workflows, audit orders, and stage tapes for the next shift while researching content to improve quality and performing minor repairs as needed.

The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, ability to lift and handle materials up to 40 lbs, and proficiency with basic computer tools.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various videotape formats (e.g. Beta, VHS) preferred.
• Knowledge of videotape equipment preferred.
• Experience using Google Chrome, Gmail, and OpenOffice (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Convert home movie videotapes to digital formats using in-house hardware and software.
• Manage workflow for assigned workstations for conversion of home movie videotapes.
• Compare and research videotape content to see if we can improve on quality.
• Audit orders to ensure accurate completion and grouping.
• Stage tapes for the next shift’s operators.
• Troubleshoot tape functionality and perform minor repairs.
• Create lists in Google Sheets or Excel to pick orders from backlog.
• Keep the work area organized and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Video formats knowledge

Video equipment knowledge

Google Chrome experience

Gmail experience

OpenOffice experience

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Google Chrome

Gmail

OpenOffice

Job description

iMemories is a fast-mover and category leader in online video sharing for personal family memories. With its innovative online video experience and fully automated personal home movies conversion service, iMemories is transforming the way consumers enjoy and share their home videos by making it simple, convenient, and fun to \"digitize\" old tapes/film reels, upload new digital video, and store it all online, in one private and secure online account - where it can be instantly and conveniently enjoyed and shared through email, blogs, social networking sites, TV's, and mobile devices.We recently became part of Ancestry and are proud to serve its mission to connect everyone to their past so they can discover, preserve and share their unique family stories.iMemories is the only Web destination where consumers can store, manage, and share the multi-generational \"mix\" of treasured family memories – videos, film, and photos, both old and new.General Summary of Responsibilities:Responsible for the conversion of home movie videotapes to digital formats using customized in-house hardware and software.Manage workflow for assigned workstations for conversion of home movie videotapes.Comparing and researching videotape content to see if we can improve on quality.Analyze notes in our database for specific orders and determine the right workflow based on those notes.Auditing every order to determine if the customer’s orders are completed and grouped accurately.Staging of tapes for the next shift’s operators.Troubleshooting tape functionality and performing minor repairs (e.g. splicing, replacing housings).Creating lists in Google Sheets or Excel to use for picking orders from our backlog.Keep the work area organized and clean.Perform other duties as assigned.Position DetailsFull-Time Position: 40 hours per weekMultiple shifts are available.Starting pay is $18/hour with eligibility to earn a pay increase every 90 days at the end of the Quarter.Overtime as required based on the Manager's discretion.Benefits Include:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLong Term Disability and Short Term DisabilityLife InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysEmployee Referral BonusEmployee DiscountAir Conditioned WarehousePaid BreaksOnsite Food MarketplaceCompany Sponsored EventsLocation:9160 E Del Camino Dr Suite B-1, Scottsdale AZ 85258 (Loop 101 and Via De Ventura)EEO STATEMENTiMemories is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Research Technician Qualifications:Knowledge of various videotape formats (e.g. Beta, VHS, etc.) preferredKnowledge of videotape equipment preferredExperience using Google Chrome, Gmail, and OpenOffice (preferred).Ability to Stand or walk for up to 8 hours.Ability to lift 40 lbs. without physical restrictions.Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, climb, and pull on a consistent basis.Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.Possesses a sense of urgency and comfort level to work in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrates clear and polite written and oral communication.Accurately follow verbal and written instructions.Adequate knowledge and experience using computer systems.Detail orientedPositive attitudeTeam PlayerResearch Technician Education:High School diploma or general education degree (GED) requiredPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking, primarily on a level surface for periodic times throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder height, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques are required.