Fulfillment Technician

Job Description

THE DIVISION'S STORY

Production Operations and Engineering consists of a wide range of media centric roles. We are responsible for managing the entire life cycle of A+E's programming. This is where we produce, transform, broadcast and distribute content as well as run the tech infrastructure for the Media Supply chain. We are an energetic team that fulfills the business objectives within a thriving dynamic industry. Developing new solutions to continually improve the user experience of our customers, consumers and colleagues is our mandate. If you have the determination and aptitude we are seeking for a role in this challenging and rewarding business and are eager to work for a department that sets the standard for our industry, then we look forward to speaking with you!

A+E Networks Production Services Department is seeking a Digital Encoder in Stamford, CT production facility.

This position is for a temporary term. Flexibility for nights & weekends are required.

In the Fulfillment Technician, Content Distribution Services role, you will join a team of a team of highly motivated business professionals to perform the encoding, media preparation, quality control, packaging & delivery requirements in support of digital fulfillment of A+E Networks' programming across global platforms and high profile digital partners, including AVOD, Video-On-Demand, TV Everywhere, OTT, SVOD, Brand Sites and cross-platforms apps and devices both domestically and internationally.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Responsible for the baseband ingest (where appropriate), file registration and transcoding of A+E programming content, advertising & promotional materials into the required mezzanine and streaming file formats for non-linear distribution to client platforms; both internally and externally.
• Responsible for the preparation & posting of ancillary video package media assets and information, such as time-code breaks information for Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI), video screen grabs & external closed-caption files.
• Responsible for the pre-delivery technical Q/C of all Video-On-Demand media assets in preparation for digital distribution.
• Responsible for Dynamic Ad Insertion preparation & delivery for Video-On-Demand
• Responsible for the timely and accurate packaging & delivery of all digital media assets and their respective XML metadata for AETN content to our various digital distribution channels.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
On our team, you will have the opportunity to create great content. You will have exposure to all the inner workings of what it takes to get our content out the door and on the eyes of the world. Collaborate with Programming, Scheduling, and Legal to name just a few of the stakeholders in our organization. You will challenge your creative spirit as we embrace the technological advances to producing and delivering award winning content and sharing globally.

YOUR STORY: [+BEHAVIORS] (what you need to have)
• 4 year bachelor's degree in TV/Film or Media Related Program and/or 2-4 years related job experience in the Media Industry.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail.
• Strong Knowledge of Broadcast video formats & codecs.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment effectively.
• Experience with XML metadata and video encoding technologies a plus.
• Experience with digital delivery protocols & technologies a plus (FTP, SFTP, Aspera, Signiant)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Passion for new technology and a desire to work in the entertainment/media industry.
• Positive attitude with a desire to excel in a team-oriented culture.
• Experience with digital delivery protocols & technologies a plus (FTP, SFTP, Aspera, Signiant)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Networks on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third party vendor with a duration/tenure of no longer than eighteen (18) months.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmkopm-18-216-124-8-42 in your application.