Position at DNEG
Prime Focus Technologies (PFT) is the creator of Media Asset Management software, CLEAR™ and provides media operations services for the Media & Entertainment industry. Globally, PFT works with clients including Channel 4, ITV, Warner Brothers Discovery, Hearst UK, CBS Films, Tata Play, Star Sports and many more.
PFT operates a state-of-the-art Media Centre in Leeds to deliver services specifically for Channel 4, supporting their entire broadcast library across shows including hit reality series like First Dates and Married at First Sight, unique documentaries such as 24 Hours in Police Custody, hard-hitting dramas like The Handmaid’s Tale, award-winning shows like Taskmaster and Gogglebox as well as a range of live sports from international football and Paralympics to Formula 1.
Media Operators at PFT view a range of media formats and are responsible for reviewing and judging technical compliance of the content against defined standards; reporting on audio and video quality as well as performing fixes and re-mastering (editing) of the content. To support the nature of our customer’s operation, this role requires shift work covering 24hrs a day, 7 days a week at our Leeds Media Operations Centre.
Although not essential, the Media Operator role is well suited to someone who has a Media Degree with hands on experience working in Adobe Premier Pro, or a similar edit suite. The unique nature of this position means that while there are some essential skills to ensure success, PFT will offer full training to ensure the chosen candidate has all the relevant skills to perform the role to the highest level and is able to meet our high standards.
Role Responsibilities & Expectations
Required Skills & Experience
Beneficial Skills & Experience
Key Competencies & Professional Skills
Due to the nature of the work we do, all team members are required to work on site at our office in Leeds. Channel 4 offers quality broadcast content 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and as such our service requires the same coverage. Crew work to shift patterns covering day, evening and nights including weekends and bank holidays.
Working under pressure - The strongest candidates will be able to maintain attention to detail, multi-task and deliver to a tight transmission/publication deadline. Learn from setbacks.
Confidentiality - It is imperative that we preserve the confidentiality of client content (particularly pre-release content) and client and employer processes and workflows.