Job Description

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. This individual will be extremely curious, detail-oriented, and 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, Black Magic DaVinci Resolve and Avid Media Composer

Qualifications & 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, h.264 etc.) and video standards (NTSC, PAL)
• Prior experience with digital video/audio including compression codecs, file systems and file transfer applications
• Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Film, Videography, Motion Graphics or Journalism
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with a focus on customer service
• Non-linear editing experience and strong understanding of media management within each NLE
• Color-grading and audio sync knowledge related to untreated production shoot content
• Prior experience using encoding software / hardware (Adobe, Media Convert, Elemental, Telestream, Rhozet, etc.)
• Experience with Media analysis tools such as Baton & Aurora

Compensation

$50,000 - $62,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.