Who are we hiring? MSG is looking for a QC Operator to join a groundbreaking post-production department based in Burbank. This role is responsible for the QC of image and audio content that is being created and delivered from third party vendors to the Studio, and from the Studio to our Venues. This role will QC all inbound media as well as outbound delivery content. This role requires an extremely high level of attention to detail and understanding of Sphere QC standards and processes. Candidates must display consistent technical judgement and be clear in written communication. The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrated extensive prior experience as a video and audio QC operator. They must be a subject matter expert in existing video and audio standards and be comfortable working independently to evaluate a wide variety of production content. What will you do? • Create detailed QC reports from video and audio sources. • Work with Supervisor to develop key Sphere QC criteria’s • View and operate various display devices to evaluate content for defects, color and shading issues, video level consistency, scaling and motion artifacts, macro blocking and other quality issues. • Listen to and operate audio playback devices to evaluate content for level consistency, channel or program sync issues, distortions, or other quality issues. • Work with production representatives to qualify issues in a consistent way. • Review and validate automated QC reports. • Must have a flexible schedule and willing to offset shifts as workload dictates. This will be on a job-to-job basis. What do you need to succeed? • Exceptional attention to detail is mandatory • Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a QC Operator • Strong fundamentals in QC standards and practices with a QC skillset that includes but is not limited to; frame rate conversion errors, VFX issues, stitching issues, chromatic aberrations, timecode drift/sync issues, metadata validations and automated QC report validations. • Experience working with departments spread over multiple locations and interfacing with VFX, audio, color, and 3rd party vendors with clear and professional written communication. • Experience with industry-standard asset management, QC and task tracking software • Working knowledge with post-production processes and workflows including ingest, editing, visual effects, motion graphics, audio, and color. • Knowledge of various camera formats, production and post-production codecs, technical specifications, and metadata systems. • Excellent problem solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills. • Must be a team player and work well under tight deadlines. Why is MSG for me? Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a companion streaming service, MSG GO, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com. We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here. We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required. #LI-TT2
• Exceptional attention to detail is mandatory • Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a QC Operator • Strong fundamentals in QC standards and practices with a QC skillset that includes but is not limited to; frame rate conversion errors, VFX issues, stitching issues, chromatic aberrations, timecode drift/sync issues, metadata validations and automated QC report validations. • Experience working with departments spread over multiple locations and interfacing with VFX, audio, color, and 3rd party vendors with clear and professional written communication. • Experience with industry-standard asset management, QC and task tracking software • Working knowledge with post-production processes and workflows including ingest, editing, visual effects, motion graphics, audio, and color. • Knowledge of various camera formats, production and post-production codecs, technical specifications, and metadata systems. • Excellent problem solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills. • Must be a team player and work well under tight deadlines.
• Create detailed QC reports from video and audio sources. • Work with Supervisor to develop key Sphere QC criteria’s • View and operate various display devices to evaluate content for defects, color and shading issues, video level consistency, scaling and motion artifacts, macro blocking and other quality issues. • Listen to and operate audio playback devices to evaluate content for level consistency, channel or program sync issues, distortions, or other quality issues. • Work with production representatives to qualify issues in a consistent way. • Review and validate automated QC reports. • Must have a flexible schedule and willing to offset shifts as workload dictates. This will be on a job-to-job basis.