Senior Distribution Encoder

Company :

Pixelogic Media Partners, LLC provides distribution services and technology solutions to the entertainment industry. We help studios, broadcasters and digital retailers localize and distribute their feature and episodic titles to global audiences on-time and with superior quality.

Our service offerings cover end-to-end workflows including language services such as scripting, subtitling, access services, dubbing, and text and metadata localization in over 50 languages. Our technical services master and prepare this content in all distribution products including digital cinema, digital media and physical media (Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD).

To date, we serviced thousands of titles for iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, Amazon, Movies Anywhere and others. We also authored thousands of Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD discs. Our research and development team works on cutting-edge technologies such as 4K, high dynamic range (Dolby Vision, HDR10+), artificial intelligence and machine learning, software automation and our proprietary end-to-end operating platform branded as pHelix.

Experience start-up at scale. Be part of building innovative solutions to service our media and entertainment clients and help us fulfil their content distribution needs. Join us if you’re passionate about entertainment, innovation and customer service excellence!

Pixelogic Media Egypt is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Description :

The Distribution Encoder will be responsible for creating digital media deliverables and packages in several formats for film and television content. Technical knowledge of digital media and its core components, including video mezzanine formats, audio, metadata, subtitles, closed captions and artwork is necessary. Tasks may include video and audio editorial; transcoding and encoding; frame rate conversions; video repairs and restoration; audio conforming / retiming; subtitle reformats; metadata XML creation / editorial; quality control.

Requirements

• Professional experience as a Video Editor, Technical post producer, Promo producer, or film editor is preferred.
• Audio and video program editing, conversion, and quality assurance testing for Films and episodic.
• Hands-on experience with some tools and applications including Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Vantage, Final Cut Pro, and Pro Tools.
• Identify and address discrepancies in media files that may arise during the creation and calibration of production reference files and related projects.
• Efficiently utilize various audio and video production tools (audio / video tape machines, compression systems, encoders, decoders, converters, pre-processing systems, etc.).
• Create and review metadata deliverables in various formats, including XML and JSON.
• Ability to operate under high-pressure situations and handle time-sensitive content.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
• Excellent Spoken and Written English.