Post Production Facility Technician (Silver Spring, MD – Hybrid Remote)

LOCATION:

Silver Spring, MD

 

SUMMARY:

The TV One Post Production Facility is an Avid Technology environment (Media Composer, Media Central Production Management, Nexis), with Telestream Vantage transcoding and Xendata LTO. The Post Production Facility Technician will assist the Post Production Engineer and the Manager of Technical Operations and Support in providing frontline support for this infrastructure, and will serve as the primary liaison between the engineering and administration teams within the Post Production Facility.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor equipment and software function, including SnapStream recording, available Avid Nexis storage space,
• Support Xendata LTO Archiving operation by fulfilling offline media recalls, archiving deliverables and original media, and managing LTO tapes.
• Back up and delete media from Avid Nexis.
• Back up existing library of USB drives to Xendata.
• Provide support, file back up and file recalls for on-air records.
• Provide videotape tape duplication and DVD creation.
• Facilitate Encoding and Duplication requests, using a variety of video file and tape formats.
• Develop workflows for evolving work environments.
• Provide digitized files for non-linear editing.
• Perform basic non-linear editing.
• Update and review QC evaluation reports.
• Deploy file creation, organization, and transcoding using Vantage transcode system.
• Embed and organize caption files.
• Organize shows and promos in Network’s video library.
• Create assets for VOD and OTT platforms.
• Fulfill air-check and clip requests for Ad Sales team.
• Assist with connectivity issues in a hybrid remote-work environment to include troubleshooting with Team Viewer and Editor stations on site.
• Update and maintain records and SOPs for on-air file creation, on-air recordings, computer and server updates used for training, metrics, and tracking.
• Performance of other production duties, as needed.

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in post-production video required.
• Strong knowledge of digital video (e.g. frame rates, interlaced vs progressive, drop frame vs non-drop)
• Working experience with common video file formats – QuickTime, MXF, MP4 etc.
• A basic understanding of video theory, production, and postproduction workflows.
• Practical experience in hardware, software and workflow troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere.
• Advanced knowledge of Telestream Vantage is beneficial.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office.
• Working Knowledge of CaptionMaker.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Solid attention to detail, organized and thorough, with desire for continuous improvement.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a focus on engineering issues.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Able to work onsite 40 hours/week.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory trainings and adheres to related course deadlines.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in media production, engineering or a related field.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range:  $52,000 – $60,000/year

Overtime Eligibility: This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay following applicable laws.

Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

 

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