Quality Control Technician

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our StudioPost team in Universal City, California.

You will be responsible for theatrical and episodic mastering QC, digital restoration QC, localized archival masters QC, and network distribution file editing. You should demonstrate strong attention to detail, professionalism, communication skills, adaptability, organization, teamwork, and independence.

What You’ll Do:

• Feature Mastering QC for A Title and Acquisition masters
• Digital Restoration Services QC (pre- and post-DRS)
• Localized Archival Masters (dual language) QC, including feature and episodic formats
• Edited masters for a range of network distribution files

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You…

• Communicates with ease – Communicates clearly and effectively at all levels, translating complex data, systems, and operational dynamics into actionable insights and executive-ready narratives that inform decision-making
• Self-starter – You are motivated, can work with minimal guidance, and can identify helpful resources to get the job done
• Impeccable attention to detail– You bring customer requests to life by organizing the team’s daily work plans and scheduling commitments. The studio operations team will excel with your keen attention to work due dates and schedule commitments
• Cool Under Pressure – You handle stressful situations with ease and professionalism while juggling multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Customer Service Champion– No request is too big or too small, you put customers and our people first   
• Juggler – You know how to manage multiple tasks and priorities and move them all along effectively while keeping stakeholders updating and informed

What You Must Have:

• 3+ years of experience to identify film, video, and audio issues and troubleshoot quality control concerns.
• 3+ years of experience High level of technical knowledge in film, video, and audio quality control for digital platforms.
• 3+ years of experience Operational knowledge of UHD, HD, and SD file formats and players, with experience in ProRes and IMF workflows within a mastering facility.
• 3+ years of experience with feature mastering and foreign-language versioning.
• 3+ years of experience Knowledge of media files, including codecs, video and audio coding formats (wrappers), frame rates, bit rates, sample rates, video resolutions, aspect ratios, broadcast audio configurations, and electronic delivery technologies.
• 3+ years of experience Familiarity with Clipster and Colorfront Transkoder for file setup and playback.

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Technology, Film, or a related discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of quality control experience in media distribution, post-production, television operations, or a related industry.

Additional Information:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $76,000 - $98,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.