Media Prep Technician

Eurofins USA Food Testing; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media testing company in Englewood Cliffs, NJ is seeking a Media Prep Technician. This role involves quality control, editing, and transcoding content for distribution. The ideal candidate has over a year of experience in broadcast or digital media and is detail-oriented. The position offers a hybrid work model, with company-sponsored benefits including health insurance and 401(k).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a broadcast, post production, or digital media prep environment.
• Prior experience with digital media file types such as QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, MP4.
• Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-resolution quality control of Versant longform content.
• Ingest Versant content across all networks for on-air and VOD distribution.
• Edit and prep functions within an NLE platform.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Bilingual - English and Spanish

Education

BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Non-linear editing systems (Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro)

Media Asset Management systems

Job description

Overview

Versant, in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is home to the EC Media Prep team which is a group of innovative and highly skilled technicians that oversee the ingest, transcode and distribution of Versant content. The EC Media Prep team is responsible for ensuring content is recorded, prepared and fulfilled to numerous outlets including Broadcast Television, Digital Downloads, Video On Demand, Web Video, International Clients and more. In this role you will be part of a 24x7 highly motivated team that supports the fulfillment of media content across all of Versant’s distribution outlets.

As a Media Prep Technician , you will be responsible for a hybrid skillset that encompasses all aspects of the digital supply chain: source content QC, basic editing, transcoding, and delivery to clients all around the world. This role requires focus and determination to execute and distribute assets properly and in a timely manner while maintaining the department goal of 99.999% reliability and availability.

Responsibilities

• High resolution quality control of Versant longform content, QC consists of ensuring all technical aspects are exact and meet FCC/Versant specifications
• Baseband/linear ingest of Versant content across all networks for on-air, and VOD distribution
• Perform edit and prep functions within an NLE platform to produce and distribute content
• Work in various Media Asset Management (MAM) systems with a strong understanding of video and audio specifications
• Submit various forms of content into transcoding technical stack in order to meet client’s requirements
• Reconciliation of executed work orders to ensure business needs are met

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a broadcast, post production, or digital media prep environment. Prior experience working with digital media file types such as QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, MP4, etc. A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through NBCUniversal careers to be considered (note job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ
• Must be willing and able to work on any shift including, overnights, swing or weekends in support of the 24/7 operation

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent relevant professional experience required
• Knowledge and understanding of various digital formats, codecs, industry standard tools
• Knowledge and understanding of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards, and processes
• Detail-oriented and motivated team player
• Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Proven ability to solve problems under pressure
• 1+ year experience on non-linear editing systems (Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro)
• Experience in closed caption conforming and syncing
• Bilingual - English and Spanish a plus

Additional Information

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $60,000- $70,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal\'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Although you\'ll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you\'ll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

Compensation:
$60,000-$60,000 per year