Company Description
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Job Description
The Mastering Coordinator receives client orders commissioning mastering work and is accountable for ensuring that the work is accomplished, per Content Management specifications, on time and on budget. This role is also responsible for coordinating receipt of master file elements to support the company’s content supply chain.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for interpreting the customer’s order which involves translating a single, broad request into numerous specific jobs to be carried out by NBCU StudioPost Operations as well as 3rd party service providers.
- Work closely with the customer to develop budgets and timelines for mastering/sub-mastering work.
- Research inventory and historical records to determine the appropriate source elements to perform the required mastering or sub-mastering work.
- Determine the appropriate workflow to complete each order meeting the required, specifications, delivery requirements, budget and due date.
- Work closely with Content Management Mastering team employing their expertise with respect to materials history, specifications and condition of archived assets for a given job.
- Constant communication with manager regarding status and issues related to mastering and sub-mastering work and to answer specific technical questions.
- Coordinate with StudioPost Operations Project Managers to ensure the job is completed on time and on budget as well as answer questions from Project Managers that affect timelines and budgets.
- Track and report job metrics such as status, work completed, work in progress and financials.
- Participate with managers in the analysis and improvement of specifications, processes, and workflows.
- Keep abreast of current technical specs and trends.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience in motion picture or television postproduction or related field.
- A minimum of three years of experience working in film, video and/or audio mastering or post-production.
- Solid understanding of physical and file-based mastering workflows.
Eligibility Requirements
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics
- Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills
- Understanding of feature-film and television production and post-production processes and elements produced
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Ability to assess, identify and implement best practices
- Excellent sense of customer service
- Sense of pride and responsibility in developing content for an important studio archive
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: $70,000 – $80,000.
Additional Information
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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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