Job Description

Work Locations:With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.

Division Story

A+E’s Technology team is deep-rooted in the heart of our business. We have great people and great technologies, and together we take on the toughest challenges. As innovators, we choose to iterate, pivot, and adapt quickly. We’ve reinvented the way A+E leverages technology to produce and sell world-class content. We’ve modernized our core solutions and embraced a cloud first approach. Perched on the virtues of our “Technology Code”, we make technology better, create solutions together, and most of all, we have fun with it. Our team members are motivated individuals who help each other do remarkable things every day. Together we deliver best-in-class solutions that transform the way A+E works. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you!

THE ROLE: Specialist, Content Fulfillment (Temporary)

Reporting to the Supervisor, Content Fulfillment, this position is a key player in the Content Operations team based in Stamford, CT. The Global Content Fulfillment Team consists of a range of roles focused on the processing, packaging, and distribution of A+E Content for Global Platforms. Ensuring content reaches our consumers across a wide range of platforms and locations and developing new solutions to continually improve the user experience of our customers, consumers and colleagues is our mandate.

The specialist will be responsible for owning successful processing and delivery of AEGM content for deliveries to third-party platforms, FVOD, FAST, AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, and Owned & Operated. In addition, the Specialist will own the tracking and communication of fulfillment and will be responsible for ensuring all assets (metadata, artwork, video, and captioning) are delivered in compliance with partner package requirements, including delivery SLAs.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Responsible for performing the complete fulfillment of A+E content - source processing, packaging and delivery of required elements (metadata, artwork, video, and captioning) for distribution to partners based on their required specs.
• Work order tracking via Comcast Video Platform (CVP), Medigenix, and Airtable,
• Coordinate with internal teams such as Scheduling, Content Operations, Acquisitions, Production Operations, and Metadata Operations to acquire necessary elements for packaging and delivery.
• Responsible for the technical Q/C of package elements in preparation for digital distribution.
• Support technicians as the process subject matter expert across process and distribution endpoints.
• Support the Manager, Content Fulfillment relating to the prioritization of day-to-day and project-based deliveries.
• Must interact effectively with distribution partners and management across all levels of the organization.
• Build positive, trusting relationships through consistent, on-time delivery of commitments and effective communication.
• Foster an inclusive working environment that is consistent with the AEGM cultural values.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-3 years experience
• Advanced knowledge of video formats & codecs. As well as experience with Adobe products, video encoding technologies, XML metadata and digital delivery protocols & technologies (FTP, SFTP, Aspera, Signiant), a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Experience in project management, a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to multi-task and time management skills in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
• Proactive work ethic while maintaining a keen focus on accuracy in a detailed oriented workflow a must; a positive attitude with a desire to excel in a team-oriented culture; and a Passion for new technology and a desire to work in the entertainment/media industry.

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Global Media 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.

Compensation

Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $41.21

The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimatefor this role.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors

such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and

experience. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.