Scene Select Technician I

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 Inc. seeks a Scene Select Technician in Scottsdale to edit and lightly restore media for family video conversions. You will work hands-on with our Linux-based in‑house tools to segment scenes, merge or delete clips, and prepare files for customer delivery.

Requirements include 1–2 years of digital media editing and familiarity with formats such as MP4, MOV, AVI, and MPEG. High school diploma and ability to lift up to 40 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years editing digital media experience.
• Experience with common video file formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, DV, MPEG).
• Experience with editing software (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Sony Vegas).

Responsibilities

• Light restoration and quality assurance editing for media conversions.
• Edit or sanitize digital content per customer notes.
• Perform scene segmentation, merging/deleting, and cleaning of digitally converted files.
• Convert home film reels/videos and photos to digital formats using in‑house hardware/software.
• Analyze notes in the database to determine the workflow.
• Ensure data integrity and customer privacy.
• Keep the work area organized and clean.

Skills

Editing video

Digital media

Scene selection

Quality assurance

Written communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Photoshop

Sony Vegas

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:Light restoration and quality assurance editing for media for conversions.Working hands-on with technology to lightly edit or sanitize digital content sent in from families around the country.Scene Selection- Working within predetermined creative guidelines on Linux computers, you will be able to utilize our in-house specialty program to do Scene Segmentation, merging/deleting, and cleaning digitally converted files from videotapes and/or film reels. Scrubbing these will ensure that the finalized media is a clean, organized, segmented format for the customer.Responsible for the conversion of home film reels/videos and photos to digital formats using customized in-house hardware and software.Analyze notes in our database for specific orders and determine the right workflow based on those notes.Ensure data integrity and customer privacy.Keep the work area organized and clean.Perform other duties as assigned.Scene Select Technician 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.Scene Select Technician Qualifications:Comfortable working within predetermined creative parametersBackground in Super 8, 8mm, and/or 16mm motion film (preferred).Minimum of 1-2 years experience editing digital media.Experience using Google Chrome, Gmail, and OpenOffice (preferred).Experience with Editing Software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, or Sony Vegas (Preferred)Experience with digital media and various file formats (MP4, MOV, AVI, DV, MPEG, etc.)Must be able to sit/stand at a computer on a consistent basis.Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs without restriction.Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and Possesses a sense of urgencyDemonstrates clear and polite written and oral communication.Accurately follow verbal and written instructions.Detail orientedPositive attitudeTeam PlayerEducation: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.