QC Evaluator

Job Description

Position Summary:
The QC Evaluator is responsible for performing a comprehensive review and analysis of all assets acquired for distribution across HBO platforms and services. This individual will act as a gatekeeper for quality and compliance, ensuring that only content materials of the highest quality are approved for broadcast and/or distribution. In addition, guaranteeing that all assets adhere to our documented specifications and qualitative standards. He/She must be able to perform a thorough assessment of all forms of recorded media, including but not limited to visual and audio review of content, review of internal evaluation reports, identification and capture of any/all errors and anomalies, as well as recommending/executing solutions for correction. He/She must also have a broad range of industry acquired experience and insight in all phases of production, post-production, and broadcast practices, and familiarity with the following specific file formats: MXF, AS-O2, OP1a, ProRes, and IMF.

Primary Responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive and conclusive evaluation for all product procured for use on all HBO platforms and services
• Identify and report any deviations from documented specifications, capture metadata, and prepare clear/concise written observations and evaluations
• Research internal reports, historical records and other documentation to recommend viable solutions to correct technical anomalies and/or determine next steps
• Utilize tools and equipment to measure, capture and qualify specific technical requirements during evaluation
• Verify edits and fixes, revise evaluation reports, and update departmental records and databases
• Report equipment concerns/failures to appropriate parties including Management and Engineering

Requirements
• 3-5 years of experience working in the television or film industry in a production and/or post-production capacity
• Expertise in mastering and distribution workflows, techniques, and standards
• Familiarity with various file formats such as MXF, AS-O2, OP1a, ProRes, IMF, etc.
• Experience with file playback software; experience with IRIS, Colorfront and Adobe Premiere a plus
• Extensive knowledge of television broadcast and broadband distribution technologies
• Familiarity with next generation formats such as UHD, HDR, Dolby Atmos, etc. a plus
• Eagerness to learn new skills and stay current with broadcast technology trends
• Superior time management/multi-tasking/leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Aptitude to make autonomous decisions and use sound judgment consistently and effectively
• Comfort in Windows and Mac OS environments; Linux experience a plus

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkv2j8-3-140-242-165-42 in your application.