Guardian Jobs Uk – Digital Technician in Watford, UK

Overview

Position Title:Digital Technician

Company:Guardian Jobs

Location:Watford, UK

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team based in West London. As a Digital Technician, you will be performing operational duties working with industry-standard kit processing jobs via our internal business system.

Responsibilities:

• Conforming content adhering to platform specifications – Amazon Global/Classic, iTunes, Netflix Disney+ etc.
• Edit/prep material confirming to broadcast guidelines.
• Good knowledge and understanding in digital media workflows including tools such as Adobe Suite, DaVinci, Resolve, Clipster, Cortex would be advantageous.
• Mac Captions and Annotation Edit experience would be advantageous.
• Understanding of Subtitling specifications and formats, audio samples, rates, video frame rates, SMPTE timecode, and traditional multichannel audio configurations (2.0, 5.1, 7.1) would be beneficial.
• Video and audio pre-qualifications, media prep, QCs, and deliverables.
• Attention to detail and a perfectionist mindset is key in this role.
• Abide by security policies and protect information assets entrusted to you.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an operational role would be beneficial.
• Understanding of video compression and the various codecs used by broadcasters and VOD platforms.
• Passionate about customer experience and customer service excellence.
• Hands-on experience with digital media workflows is beneficial.
• Good communication skills and have the ability to prioritize your workload, and the capability to collaborate with and assist other team members.
• Problem solver with a creative and innovative approach with the ability to think outside the box
• Good attention to detail and the ability to plan complex projects with urgency.
• A positive attitude when experiencing obstacles and enthusiasm to get things done
• Ability to work flexible shifts (AM, PM, Weekends