Post Operations Operator

Job Description

The Post Operations Operator will work with a wide range of systems and technologies supporting Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) productions. This position reports to the Director of Post Production.

Responsibilities
• Operates all the WDAS transfer room and theater equipment and technology, including but not limited to: editing stations, transcoding machines (Clipster, Colorfront Transkoder, BM DaVinci Resolve), local and cloud storage (Avid NEXIS, NAS), video and audio patching, KDM generator (Cinecert Hanalei), DCP player (Dolby), and online review solutions (PIX, MOXION, …)
• Utilize waveform monitors, vectorscopes, audio metering applications, non-linear edit systems, and asset management systems
• Provide first-class technical support services
• Assist with daily operational duties, ad hoc projects, helping customers in need, monitoring, etc.
• Provide coordination and expertise in the preparation of prestige presentations
• Works alongside other transfer room Operators; shares duties and responsibilities of all incoming tasks, including for the theater

Desired Qualifications
• Proven basic knowledge of the following:
• Editing techniques on non-linear systems
• Digital Cinema Servers and devices, including playback and recording
• Creation of DCPs and KDMs
• Remote review services like PIX, MOXION, and Evercast…
• Video mastering tools like Clipster, BlackMagic Resolve, or Transkoder
• Video, audio codecs. Understanding of color science (including HDR) and transcoding parameters
• Interoperable Master Format (IMF)
• File transfer systems: Aspera, Signiant, Box
• Hardware: Mac and PC, Production Routers, Video I/O, Waveform Monitors & Vector Scopes, Broadcast Monitors, Audio Phase Meters and Monitors
• Working knowledge and fundamentals of film, video, audio production, post-production, and presentation environment
• Basic understanding of animation or live-action workflow
• Self-starter and experience with managing tasks efficiently
• Must be able to work under stress and remain calm and professional
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

Preferred Education
• BA Degree in Communications, Film Studies, or other Production related Major or career experience.

Additional Information

This position is covered by the IATSE – Local 700. If not currently a member, you will be required to join the Motion Picture Editors Union after the first 30 days of employment.

This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will work a portion of their time on-site from a Company designated location and the remainder of their time remotely.

WDAS continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to 2019's Frozen 2, the biggest animated film of all time, to our 60th animated feature, Encanto, releasing November 2021. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6 and Zootopia.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r79m5k-3-133-159-224-42 in your application.