Media Asset Specialist
Starz
Greenwood Village, COThis was removed by the employer on 2/27/2024 9:27:00 AM PST
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This is a Full Time Job
Summary of Position
The Media Asset Specialist ensures the timely delivery of media assets that meets company standards to internal and external destinations including domestic and Global Partners. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Enjoys working autonomously and can meet daily and long-term deadlines. Extremely curious, detail-oriented, technically knowledgeable across multiple asset types, systems, and technologies.
Responsibilities
• Work with a highly motivated team of professionals who are responsible for the fulfillment of media to the company's distribution outlets including affiliate networks, online destinations and internal clientele.
• Take receipt of pre-released episodes from series post teams and distribute per guidelines
• Communicate technical issues directly with the supplier of assets
• Prepare and organize selects and rough cuts for use in internal post-production facility
• Maintain a library of media for distribution while maintaining security of Starz propriety media
• Conform sequences with final hi-res media to replace proxy media. Pass media between editing systems using the following transfer protocols: AAF, OMF, XML, AVB and EDL
• Apply metadata and ingest media to our asset management platform and library system
• Encode audio/video clips in various formats (QuickTime, MPEG, etc.) for multiple platforms while following and maintaining department specifications and standards
• Ensure media adheres to brand guidelines
• Prepare media and supporting files for a variety of editing platforms including Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer
Qualifications and Skills
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production, post production, broadcast, or communications environment
• Communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups
• Knowledge of various codecs, containers, file types (QT, MXF, DNX, etc.) and video standards (NTSC, PAL)
• Prior experience with digital video/audio including compression codecs, file systems and file transfer applications
• Strong understanding of domestic and localized international versioning, multiple languages, video standards & frame rates
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with a focus on customer service
Nice to Haves
• Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Film, Videography, Motion Graphics or Journalism
• Non-linear editing experience and strong understanding of media management within each NLE
• Prior experience using encoding software / hardware (Adobe, Media Convert, Elemental, Telestream, Rhozet, etc.)
• Experience with Media analysis tools such as Baton & Aurora
About STARZ
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
Business Unit Overview
STARZ
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company's international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE , offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$45,000 - $55,000