Compliance Editor (Bilingual)

Job Purpose

Compliance Editors are responsible for the analysis, metadata capturing and technical preparation of Media for all OSN Platforms.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical compliance of all Media including TVC’s.
• Editing Media into required versions as requested by programming teams.
• Full editorial compliance for applicable Media (HBO, Talk Shows etc).
• BCM data entry for all respective metadata and related Media info.
• Multi version end credit capturing for Movies and Series.
• Skip intro and recap marker capturing for OTT on Series.
• Audio processing for Dolby where applicable.
• Episodic image capturing for all platforms from source Media.
• Technical rejection and compliance report generation for failed Media.
• Deals with the Programming & Production on a regular basis, as well as external clients on occasion.
• Ensure Media is available for downstream workflows like Subtitling and Image preparation.
• To liaise with internal and external departments as and when required.
• To provide above expectations response to internal/external customer requests.
• Logical approach to problem-solving with the viewing experience fundamental to the decision.
• Liaise with Media Traffic, Programming, Language services and EPG to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Ensure the highest broadcast standards are always maintained.
• Provide Excellent Editing, Editorial and data capturing.
• Ensuring High Level of Technical Quality is maintained on all content and report appropriately.
• To report all anomalies in a timely manner as laid out as part of the Media Operations procedures.

People Excellence (internal/external customer engagement and relationship management)

• To create an environment which is a great place to work for you and your colleagues through your dedication, enthusiasm, sharing of knowledge, honesty, and desire to support others.
• To display excellent standards in all you do and inspire others to do the same, and that you operate within legislative/regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• To display confidence, self-belief, and openness to new ideas, adapting and embracing challenges and opportunities with a determination to excel.
• Continuously develop own skills by attending all required training courses and maintaining an up to date knowledge of products, services, systems and work processes.

Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies

Experience required:

• Experience working in a busy professional Media or post-production environment with an understanding of scheduling deadlines.
• 3-5 years of experience working with Adobe Premiere Pro CC, other non-linear editing systems and editing in HD formats.
• Working knowledge of video formats and standards and clear understanding of audio formats and loudness standards.
• Working with high value material and studio security requirements.
• Metadata and image capturing.
• BCM or similar CMS experience for data entry.

Education requirement:

• Degree in television operations or related visual communication qualification.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Premier plugins.
• Knowledge of various video delivery and mezzanine formats.
• In-depth understanding of signal level measurement and adjustment using waveform monitors, vector scopes, PPM’s and other standard monitoring equipment.
• Working Knowledge of Dolby Audio and Audio Loudness measurement.
• Working with industry leading production workflows: RED, Arri Alexa & other RAW formats.
• Genuine desire to succeed within a service-based department.
• Enthusiastic approach to work on new challenges.
• High level of spoken and written English & Arabic is advantageous (requirement for Arabic role).
• In-depth knowledge of broadcast principles and postproduction processes.
• A deep understanding of broadcast standards and formats, both tape and file based.
• An understanding and awareness of 4K and Dolby Atmos.
• Bring a positive attitude to work and a can-do mentality.
• To adhere to instructions and guidance from department Director.
• Exceptional attention to detail and team player.
• Familiarize, mentor, guide and/or train staff that are seconded to the area.

Competencies:

• Technically aware and up to date with current post-Production technology developments and equipment.
• Comprehensive appreciation of end-to-end media production processes.
• Desire to move the Media operation forward and improve.
• Motivated to provide a first-class customer service experience.
• Inventive, creative, alert, adaptable, flexible and solutions oriented.