Job Description
Job
Content Mastering Operator (night shifts)Description
Company
As the world’s leading multidisciplinary service provider, Deluxe underpins the media and entertainment industry, servicing content creators and distributors including Netflix, WarnerMedia, The Walt Disney Company, Amazon, Apple, Viacom, NBCU, Google, AT&T and many others, by providing Global Content Distribution, Localization, Accessibility and Mastering while leading end-to-end innovation with unparalleled scale and agility across the Streaming, Theatrical, Broadcast and Mobile landscapes. With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented and experienced industry individuals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com
Location: Perivale, London
Full-Time, Permanent Position
Night Shifts: 8.00pm to 8.00am - 4 on, 4 off
Position Summary
The Digital Cinema Mastering Operator is responsible for the preparation of source assets, quality control and creation of deliverables that are distributed around the world. This includes a variety of multimedia formats including Quicktimes and Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) utilising both manual and automated methods of creation. Operators will be using industry standard software such as DVS Clipster, Transkoder, Protools and Media Encoder to provide bespoke services to all major and indie film studios. Elements handled include image, sound and subtitles from various source formats and must be conformed to client specification and DCI standards for theatrical release.
You must be able to work as part of a 24/7 team. Successful candidates should have a keen eye for detail, an interest in working in the film industry and be used to working to tight deadlines whilst producing a high quality work.
All relevant training will be provided to fulfil this role.
Role and Responsibilities
Mastering of both feature and trailer Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) including Dubbed, Subtitled, 2D, 3D, 2K, 4K and HFR versions
Use of DVS Clipster, Transkoder, Protools and Avid Media Encoder
Content review and quality checking a wide variety of materials
Creation and distribution of short form Prores master files as well as downstream deliverables for global distribution
Checking and conform of source files in preparation of DCP Mastering
Creating censor cuts using creative editing techniques
Validation of DCPs
Perform quality control checks on all forms of department deliverables
Perform analysis of information and accurate record keeping in our work order and catalogue systems
Communicate effectively with team members and other departments within the company
Troubleshoot issues raised internally and externally regarding DCPs
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in cinema and the media industry, as well as:
Happy to work shifts.
Experience working with computers and technically minded
Confidence working to ever changing and progressing specifications
Ability to problem solve creatively and spot inefficiencies within current workflows and processes
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
Be well organised and be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time
Diversity Statement
Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, based on race, colour, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
As the world’s leading multidisciplinary service provider, Deluxe underpins the media and entertainment industry, servicing premium content creators and distributors. From Global Cinema, Content Distribution, Localization, and Mastering to end-to-end innovation and scale across Streaming, Theatrical, Broadcast and Mobile landscapes, Deluxe helps clients succeed in the new era of global entertainment and consumer engagement anywhere, anyway.