Media Distribution Specialist, Multiplatform Distribution

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

Position Overview

The Multi-Platform Media Distribution Specialist works as the liaison between clients and internal facility, fulfilling purchase orders for video, audio, file processing, and manufacture on-premise and in the public cloud. This position ensures that all client needs are met, to the fullest satisfaction, utilizing the most efficient and cost-effective methods. The Media Distribution Specialist creates all digital file-based deliverables, is responsible for QC and delivery.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide customer service to clients including cable networks, international broadcasters, syndication and streaming companies
• Generate internal work orders that direct the activity of technical, scheduling, library, shipping and billing staff members
• High volume digital file creation via transcode, auto QC initiation and review, and file delivery via multiple platforms
• Reconciliation of purchase orders, services, and rates
• Manage complex data spreadsheets and systems
• Work with internal and external clients for end-to-end order fulfillment
• Responsible for generating internal work orders, writing and processing external Purchase Orders
• Follow through to ensure all production obstacles are overcome and that MPD's goals and requirements are met
• Communicate and collaborate with internal departments
• Creatively resolve technical and resource issues
• Create and manage the program and commercial playlists using automation software
• Review satellite delivery results and communicate with television stations
• Research source materials
• Provide budgets and potential delivery information to legal and sales
• Metadata research and delivery to customers, in their specified formats
• Organizing material for deliverables with our vendor
• Escalation of any delays to the manager in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and talents:
• A passion for media and entertainment is a must
• Experience in the media & entertainment industry relating to one or more of the following areas - metadata management, digital video, and audio, asset management systems/platforms, multimedia formats, international distribution, and/or syndication
• 1+ years of experience with customer service, content management practices, video/audio formats, and standards
• Knowledge of production and media supply chain's workflows and best practices
• Excellent teamwork, written and verbal communication skills

FUNCTION: Operations

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp4bj4-3-145-64-132-42 in your application.