Digital Media Author

Job Description

Location: Remote, Flexible Hybrid, or Office Based (El Segundo)

Welcome to ZOO Digital

We are partners to the biggest names in global entertainment. Our mission is to make their lives easier and help them share their stories with the world. Our services, solutions and technologies transform the world's most watched TV shows and movies into new formats and languages for international audiences to enjoy. Our clients include Disney, Netflix, HBO and Facebook.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at our award-winning company which is made up of some of the smartest thinkers in entertainment.

Position

We are currently looking for a Digital Media Author for our very busy Media Services department.

The Digital Media Author is responsible for the metadata prequal, packaging, and spot check of digital media packages for Film and Television. The focus will be .xml based metadata quality control & packaging for EST and VOD package deliveries to platforms such as Disney+, iTunes Movie/TV/Extras, Netflix, Google, Amazon, Xbox, Play Station, Vudu, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform prequal QC of incoming source metadata using a checklist to verify metadata accuracy and compliance with delivery platform requirements.

Cross-reference source metadata with package assets such as artwork, dub cards, and program credits for consistency.

Communicate metadata issues with client and log them in internal and client systems. Monitor issues until resolved.

Use approved Metadata, Video, Audio, Timed Text, and Artwork files to create digital delivery packages for various platforms.

Validate & Spot Check packages prepared by coworkers prior to final delivery.

Work with other departments to resolve any open asset issues found during the prequal, packaging, spot check process.

Must be able to work autonomously and also follow direction and be flexible with different requests made by management and clients.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; or 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

XML (Extensible Markup Language)

Computer Skills

Mac & Windows OS

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

XML Editors (i.e. Notepad ++, BBEdit)

Apple Compressor

QuickTime

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop
Other information

Salary: $22-24/hour

We employ the brightest and most original thinkers in our industry. We value all the folks that make ZOO a great place to work. Along with a competitive salary we also offer a wide range of benefits which include:

Medical, Dental, Vision

STD, LTD, Life Insurance

401k Plan

Share Save Plan

PTO/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Membership Discount at Bay Clubs

Stocked Kitchen

Unlimited access to over 5,000 courses on Udemy for business

Plus More

Life at ZOO is pretty special – and sharing heart-stopping moments and beloved characters with the world is only part of it. We embrace variety and celebrate diversity. We elevate each other to be the best we can be. So, step into our world. A world where talent and technology combine to solve challenges today and in the future. A world where people look at things differently to anticipate what's next.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3kby5-3-15-221-67-42 in your application.