[Remote] Video Encoding Assistant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Symphonic Distribution is a fully independent music distribution and marketing company based in Tampa, Florida, supporting independent artists and labels worldwide. The Video Encoding Assistant will assist the Video Distribution Manager in processing all music video encoding and delivery requests to Apple Music and other DSPs, ensuring content meets technical guidelines and is delivered efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Check queues daily and prioritize encoding & delivery of content as needed
- Review submitted videos to ensure they meet various DSP content and technical guidelines before delivery. Communicate as needed with the appropriate team via email if the video will not meet specs
- Encode approved videos to iTunes specs and upload required files. Edit as needed (ie: adding black frame to beginning and end of video, trimming out countdown slates, etc.)
- Log metadata on the appropriate Video Distro Roster "IJ Apple Delivery" Tab
- Assist the Video Distribution Manager with day-to-day tasks related to video distribution
Skills
- 1-2 years of related experience or training
- Working knowledge and experience with Adobe products - specifically Adobe Premiere and Adobe Encoder
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and/or equivalent Google Apps
- Ability to identify weak spots in a process and improve efficiency
- Experience with operational metrics (for example, KPI, OKR, etc)
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
- Experience with editing XML a plus!
Benefits
- Some really cool perks
- Proper work/life balance
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