Digital Content Services Technician

Job Description

Your New Role...

Discovery Communications is the world's #1 pay-tv programmer reaching 2.7 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 220 countries and territories, and the Global Technology & Operations team, of which the Ingest Technician is a member, provides the technological infrastructure and operations to ensure that audiences can enjoy Discovery's programming around the world and across platforms.

Digital Content Services Technicians are responsible for evaluating all digital deliveries, outputs and derivatives as well as preparing files for delivery to linear and non-linear distribution. They are expected to have knowledge of transcode platforms, file formats, domestic and international media standards, and media asset management. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: Initiating transcodes, reviewing and acting on Auto QC data, as well as tagging and updating associated metadata. Additional focus will be
on demonstrating efficient communication and computer skills.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Perform technical review and database entry of digital content
• Utilize Media Asset Management system to update metadata and provide reporting as
• Audio/Video fault and issue tracking and follow up
• Input/Validate accurate information into Scheduling module
• Monitor internal systems for incoming media requests, including but not limited to standards conversion, file creation, content management and distribution
• Negotiate, prioritize, and manage client expectations for delivery timelines
• Coordinate with internal and external Discovery clients to confirm specific technical
• Knowledge of related standard operating procedures and company policies
• Initiate and troubleshoot media creation workflows

Qualifications & Experiences...
• Must possess excellent organization skills, good verbal, and written communication skills and proficient in computer usage.
• Must have a thorough understanding of professional/broadcast HD and SD signal
• Must have a thorough understanding of video resolution, and audio formatting
• Must have basic understanding of Media files including file formats, codecs, file size and storage
• Must have demonstrated experience dealing with immediate deadlines that require problem solving and, on the fly, critical analysis
• Must be initiative-taking, highly organized, detail oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines in a team environment
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Must maintain professional attitude, demeanor, and relationship with DCI management, co-workers and staff at all times.
• This position is considered an essential position. This means that during times of inclement weather, emergencies, or when access to the workplace may be impeded ,that employees in this position are expected to report to work to support business continuance, unless otherwise instructed by his/her direct manager.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States
• Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts or Radio/TV/Film preferred
• 2 to 3 years' experience with various encoding processes, editing and signal routing in a broadcast/postproduction environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with Avid, Final Cut and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with media file transfer and sharing workflows

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r03e58-216-73-216-105-42 in your application.