Media Operations Manager

Media Operations Manager

Desired Experience Range : 12+ years

Location of Requirement : Bangalore

Responsibilities :

Oversee the processing, preparation, and management of media assets in a results-driven environment.

Accountable for ingest and acquisitions activities within software and hardware systems, performing editorial, encodes, transcodes and packaging

Lead and develop a strong, high functioning team that’s able to effectively and efficiently execute assignments

Ensure the prompt resolution of high-level issues related to file integrity, media attributes, and content compliance

Interface with internal engineering and IT teams with equipment maintenance, issues, and future needs.

Prior use of cloud-based asset management software such as Aspera on Cloud and Reach Engine / Prisim for media prep and workflow orchestration

Understanding of Movie Labs

Ability to transcode and encode video and audio files using tools such as the following are essential for the job :

Baselight

DaVinici Resolve

MTI Cortex

Nugen Audio

Switch Player Pro

Premier Pro

Pro Tools

Caption Maker or similar tooling

Expert level Understanding of digital file formats and creation of DCPs, IMFs, ProRes files, and Proxy files

Knowledge of HDR and SDR color workflows and using tools such as Colorfront Transkoder to interpret color space

Required Experience / Skills

Ideal candidate has managed teams in a fast-paced environment in post-production, media encoding, content servicing and / or asset preparation

Previously worked in a manager role at a post-production vendor such as a finishing facility, audio facility or mastering / QC / Servicing vendor in similar capacity

Must have an expert level understanding of the motion picture post-production process (asset creation, mastering and QC) and technical delivery requirements (ProRes, IMF) with an emphasis media asset creation and validation

Minimum 2 years in management in similar role

5 years’ experience with encoding, transcoding and editing media

5 years’ experience using industry leading non-linear editing systems (Avid, Premiere) and Mastering tools (DVS Clipster, Colofront Transkoder, Davinci Resolve, Premiere Pro).

5 years experience using industry leading audio software (ProTools Studio, Nugen Audio Tookit)

3+ years experience using industry leading timed text software such as Caption Maker

Understanding of cloud based architecture, AWS or similar environments preferred but not required.

Must effectively solve problems and roadblocks as they occur while escalating when necessary.

Outstanding communication skills and the ability to present effective, data-supported suggestions for tools and workflow improvements.