Media Processing Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Pictures seeks a detail-oriented media workflow operator to manage end-to-end ingest, transcoding, QC, packaging, and delivery. You will assemble delivery packages, validate assets, and ensure accurate metadata, supporting compliance and platform-ready outputs.

The role requires deep knowledge of video/audio standards, proficiency with Switch, Compressor, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and distribution tools, with a focus on precise QC and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Three or more years supporting end to end media workflows across ingest, transcoding, QC, packaging, and delivery.
• Deep understanding of professional video and audio standards, including resolutions/formats, color space, timecode, codecs, and containers.
• Experience with high-performance file transfer and delivery systems and familiarity with OTT/FAST/AVOD specs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble delivery packages in Telestream Switch, Apple Compressor, and comparable tools and deliver through appropriate portals.
• Register incoming source media, artwork, timed text, and metadata and verify integrity.
• Audit client-supplied assets against platform specs and flag deficiencies early.
• Execute and monitor encoding and transcoding, troubleshoot failures, ensure outputs meet specs.
• Perform QC including spot checks and full passes, write timecoded reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Telestream Switch

Apple Compressor

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Media Encoder

Signiant Media Shuttle

Job description

Giant Pictures is a distribution and technology company connecting content owners with the world’s leading streaming platforms. Giant provides aggregation, technical delivery, QC, rights and royalty administration, catalog monetization, YouTube services, and AVOD/FAST distribution, helping rights owners maximize the value of their content across the digital marketplace. Giant Pictures operates the Drafthouse Films label and serves as distribution and technology partner to the Tribeca Festival. Learn more at www.giant.pictures.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Packaging and Delivery. Assemble delivery packages in Telestream Switch, Apple Compressor, and comparable tools. Validate before submission, then deliver through the appropriate portal, aggregator, or accelerated transfer system and confirm acceptance.
• Ingest. Receive and register incoming source media, artwork, timed text, and metadata. Verify file integrity, confirm the delivery matches the work order, and get assets into the right place with the right names.
• Pre-Qualification. Audit client-supplied source assets against platform specifications before they enter the pipeline. Complete the pre-qual checklist for each asset, document findings, and flag deficiencies back to operations early enough to act on them.
• Encoding and Transcoding. Execute and monitor encoding and transcode jobs, troubleshoot failures, and confirm every output meets the required video format, audio format, codec, and container spec before it moves downstream.
• QC. Perform spot check and full linear pass QC on video, audio, and timed text. Write clear, timecoded QC reports and track issues through to resolution.
• Compliance and S&P. Review content against broadcast, platform, and client Standards and Practices requirements. Notate material requiring modification and support the creation of compliant alternate versions.
• Conformance. Conform captions, subtitles, and artwork to approved masters and platform specification, holding frame-accurate sync throughout.
• Post and Editorial. Create mezzanines and alternate versions to spec. Perform picture and audio edits, fixes, and re-renders as required by QC or compliance findings.
• Metadata. Build, validate, and correct title metadata against platform schemas. Catch the errors that cause a package to bounce before it ships.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

• Three or more years supporting end to end media workflows across ingest, transcoding, QC, packaging, and delivery,in both on-prem and cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of professional video and audio standards, including:
  • Resolutions and formats: 1080i, 1080p, UHD, 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10
  • Color science: color space, Rec.709, HLG, PQ
  • Timecode and frame rates
  • Codecs and compression
  • Audio: PCM, 5.1 surround, Dolby Atmos
  • Containers: MXF, transport stream, and common OTT wrappers
• Working knowledge of color space conversion and HDR to SDR interoperability, and the ability to diagnose problems in an HDR pipeline.
• Experience with high-performance file transfer and delivery systems such as IBM Aspera and Signiant Media Shuttle.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Apple Compressor, Adobe Media Encoder, and Telestream Switch.
• Familiarity with caption and subtitle standards, including .scc and .itt, and with OTT, FAST, AVOD, and transactional delivery specifications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced operational environment, working independently and exercising sound operational judgment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills. QC notes, pre-qual reports, and change logs are read by clients and platforms, so they need to be precise.
• Genuine attention to detail and the discipline to follow a checklist the same way every time.

Additional Information

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