Quality Control Evaluator

Job Description

Summary of Position

Maintains a quality product, consistent with Starz's high broadcast and international standards, by screening materials, identifying film, video, audio, text asset and file flaws, rejecting and/or approving content for broadcast and international markets.

Responsibilities
• Analyze video, audio, text asset and file data to insure program materials are consistent with Starz Entertainment's technical duplication specifications

• Navigate the QC Premiere Form, POA and IBMS software to accurately obtain information to conduct and create accurate Quality Control reports

• Verify all version specific elements are received, such as Surround/Stereo audio, foreign language dubs, CC/subtitle/forced narrative text assets, etc.

• Screen materials for technical and aesthetic flaws and problems. Detail and rank flaws for severity, accept or reject content as required

• Perform detailed QC passes on Starz Originals materials to ensure they maintain the highest level of quality

• Identify and log feature/series data such as in and out points, content format attributes, audio channel information, and copyright information

• Ensure the accuracy of QC related data in internal company databases

Responsibilities Cont.
• Create video and audio fix files as needed for broadcast and international delivery

• Correct sync and make basic fixes to CC and subtitle assets in Mac Captions

• Verify metadata and file specs where applicable

• Compile detailed and accurate Quality Control reports for all materials viewed

• Identify runtime discrepancies between title versions in preparation for text asset sync edits

• Evaluate materials associated with internal work orders such as sub distributed content and create new master dubs/files

• Evaluate acquisition screener files and DVDs/Blu-rays as needed

Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies or equivalent field preferred; minimum 1 year professional experience in TV or related industry, within a Quality Control position and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• One year experience operating professional file and tape based production and broadcast equipment

• Familiarity with audio/video monitoring

• Experience identifying and differentiating film and video problems

• Ability to create projects in NLE programs (Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premier). – Moved from 'Other Requirements'

• Ability to edit and output correct file types in NLE programs (Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premier and Final Cut Pro). – Moved from 'Other Requirements'

• Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project software applications
Other Requirements
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures

• Ability to multi task several projects at once

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and communication skills

• Previous experience with UHD, HD, and digitally encoded media such as Windows Media, QuickTime, and VC1

• A working knowledge of VBR, CBR, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, Pro Res (all forms)

• Knowledge in both Mac and PC based operating systems

About the Company

STARZ is the ultimate destination for obsessable TV, movies and more. Characters who pull you in and stories that stay with you. From bold Original Series to the best movies, whatever you love, STARZ ignites your passions.

Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic US pay television networks (Starz Networks) and global content distribution (Starz Distribution), www.starz.com. The Starz Networks operating unit is home to the flagship STARZ® brand with 24.0 million subscribers in the United States as of March 31, 2016, with the STARZ ENCORESM network at 32.4 million subscribers. Through STARZ, the company provides high quality, entertaining premium subscription video programming with 17 premium pay TV channels and associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is sold through US multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and other online and digital platforms. Starz offers subscribers more than 5,000 distinct premium television episodes and feature films every year and up to 1,500 every month, including STARZ Original series, first-run movies and other popular movie and television programming. The Starz Distribution operating unit is home to the Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz Digital, and Starz Worldwide Distribution divisions. In addition to STARZ Original series, Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires movies, television and other entertainment content for worldwide home video, digital, and television licensing and sales.
Our Benefits

STARZ offers a competitive compensation package and an attractive benefits program to all eligible employees including a variety of healthcare plans, dental and vision insurance, 401k, life/disability insurance, Eligible employees will enjoy paid time off in the form of vacation and company holidays.

EEO Statement

STARZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkwwyq-3-21-106-4-42 in your application.