• Job Description

  Req#: R-4210

  Job Description

  AMC Networks is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

  We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, Sundance TV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

  We are currently seeking a Media Prep & Delivery Technician to join our Sentai Operations team based in our Houston, Texas.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Media preparation and delivery to varied specs for internal clients + external clients (partners, licensees, agencies, etc.)

  • Facilitate migration and consolidation of large, complex asset pools in support of the company’s revenue and strategic goals

  • Edit, conform, and assemble assets to support numerous downstream workflows

  • Edit short and long format video in a variety of styles to support various use cases

  • Partner with Sentai/HIDIVE marketing team and brand managers to create compelling asset packages for social platforms, convention screening, and other outlets

  • Assist in establishing cue points and other transition markers for the entire content library

  • Assist in digital asset management using company servers; utilize company ID protocols and naming conventions to enable robust asset tracking; archive and de-archive materials to/from long term storage

  • Work closely with cross functional teams including senior editors, audio engineers, programming operations, marketing, and social teams to produce trailers, promotional materials, and other content

  • Crosstrain with adjacent teams to gain fluency in other areas of production, media preparation, and programming ops; augment adjacent teams to enhance workflow velocity/value and provide back-up

  • Undertake such other duties as requested to produce deliverables and meet production and programming timelines

  • Spot proof work product and partner with QC team to resolve technical and/or content issues

  QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

  • 3-5 years of relevant production experience

  • Degree Requirement

    • High School diploma or equivalent

    • Bachelor’s Degree a plus

  • Software or Technical Skills

    • Deep knowledge of audio and video formats, codecs, etc.

    • Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and Avid a plus

    • Microsoft Word & Excel

    • Positive and professional demeanor

    • Exceptional management skills

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a highly kinetic, interconnected team

    • Ability to maintain a high level of detail and organization while adapting to evolving needs of the business and its operations

    • Ability to summarize complex, nuanced technical issues to foster understanding by business and other teams outside operations

  The base compensation range for this position is $ 45,000 to $55,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

  The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• About the company

  AMC Networks Inc. is an American entertainment company headquartered in 11 Penn Plaza, New York, that owns and operates the cable channels AMC, IFC, We TV, BBC America, and SundanceTV; the art house movie theater IFC Center in New York City; the indepe...

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