Data I/O Specialist

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Data Specialist to support various departments in the media and entertainment sector. This role involves managing the flow of data, ensuring security protocols are followed, and facilitating the delivery of digital files using advanced file transfer methods. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong understanding of media workflows, and be a proactive communicator. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in customer service, and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of content distribution.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in data handling.
• 1+ year experience in broadcast or post-production industry.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day data entering and ensure security protocols.
• Facilitate delivery of digital files and manage disk space.

Skills

Data Entry

File Transfer Protocols

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Aspera P2P

Aspera Faspex

Signiant

MAC OS

Windows

Linux

XML

Job description

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC provides distribution services and technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We help studios, broadcasters and digital retailers localize and distribute their feature and episodic titles to global audiences on-time and with superior quality.

Our service offerings cover end-to-end workflows including language services such as scripting, subtitling, access services, dubbing, text and metadata localization in over 50 languages. Our technical services master and prepare this content in all distribution products including digital cinema, digital media and physical media (Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD).

To date, we serviced thousands of titles for iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Movies Anywhere and others. We also authored thousands of Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD discs. Our research and development team works on cutting-edge technologies such as 4K, high dynamic range (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), artificial intelligence and machine learning, software automation and our proprietary end-to-end operating platform branded as pHelix.

Experience start-up at scale. Be part of building innovative solutions to service our media and entertainment clients and help us fulfill their content distribution needs. Join us if you’re passionate about entertainment, innovation and customer service excellence!

Job Description:

To support our various departments including Digital Cinema, Localization, Digital Mastering etc, we are seeking a Data Specialist who can fulfill the responsibility of handling day-to-day data entering or leaving the facility in the form of physical media or electronic transmission, and ensure that all security protocols are followed when dealing with sensitive material.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the transmission methods and workflows used widely in the media industry. You should have knowledge and experience with various physical media formats including films, drives and tapes. You should be highly motivated, possess a flexible attitude and adapt quickly in a fast pace environment. Be able to work as part of a team that deal with changing priority and workloads.

• Facilitate the delivery of digital files via various file transfer means such as Aspera (P2P and Faspex), Signiant, FTP as well as multiple client portals.
• Download digital files and post to various storage production networks/ servers in a timely manner.
• Run verification tools, such as Verifier ++, MD5 checksums to validate file integrity and reconciliation of delivered files.
• Create video proxies through video transcoding tools and hot folders.
• Proactively coordinate with key production stakeholders to manage disk space within SAN and various production servers to minimize delays for incoming files.
• Escalate all issues as they come up if deadlines are in jeopardy.
• Works well in a team setting.
• Self-learner and motivated to grow their skillset.
• Strong and effective communicator with positive attitude.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiar with broadcasting or post-production workflows.
• Experience in using MAC OS, Windows and Linux.
• Experience in industry-standard delivery and file transfer mechanisms including Aspera P2P, Aspera Faspex, Signiant is a plus.
• Understanding of computer networks, including hardware, protocols and firewalls in a production environment is a plus.
• Understanding of XML format is a plus.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a the broadcast or post-production industry.

Benefits:

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development