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Smosh

Assistant Editor

Los Angeles, CA

Editorial Support - Assist editors with project prep, minor edits, exports, Media Encoder workflows, and timeline organization to maintain pacing and style consistency. * Technical Troubleshooting ...

Smosh

Assistant Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Editorial Support Assist editors with project prep, minor edits, exports, Media Encoder workflows, and timeline organization to maintain pacing and style consistency. * Technical Troubleshooting ...

Smosh

Assistant Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$71K/yr

Editorial Support - Assist editors with project prep, minor edits, exports, Media Encoder workflows, and timeline organization to maintain pacing and style consistency. * Technical Troubleshooting ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Media Encoding Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Media Encoding Specialist, you need a solid understanding of digital media formats, video and audio compression, and experience with encoding workflows, usually supported by relevant technical training or a degree in media production or IT. Familiarity with software such as Adobe Media Encoder, FFmpeg, and various content management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help ensure quality outputs and smooth collaboration with production teams. These skills are essential for delivering high-quality, compatible media assets efficiently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in media encoding roles, and how can they be addressed?

Media encoding professionals often encounter challenges such as managing large file sizes, ensuring compatibility across multiple platforms, and maintaining high quality while achieving efficient compression. Staying updated with evolving codecs and industry standards is crucial to avoid workflow disruptions. Collaborating closely with content producers, IT teams, and quality assurance helps streamline the encoding process and troubleshoot any playback or compatibility issues quickly. Continuous learning and adopting automation tools can also improve efficiency and output quality.

What is media encoding?

Media encoding is the process of converting audio and video files from one format to another, often to ensure compatibility with different devices or platforms. It involves compressing the data using specific codecs to reduce file size while maintaining quality. Media encoding is essential for streaming, broadcasting, and distributing digital media efficiently. Professionals in this field use specialized software and hardware to optimize files for web, television, or mobile use.

What is the difference between Media Encoding vs Video Editing?

AspectMedia EncodingVideo Editing
Required CredentialsBasic technical knowledge, certifications in encoding softwareCreative skills, editing software certifications
Work EnvironmentMedia production facilities, post-production labsEditing suites, multimedia studios
Industry UsageBroadcasting, streaming services, multimedia companiesFilm, television, online content creation
Common Search/ComparisonYesNo

Media Encoding focuses on converting media files into different formats for compatibility and distribution, requiring technical skills and knowledge of encoding standards. Video Editing involves assembling and enhancing video footage to create a finished product, emphasizing creative and visual skills. While both roles are essential in media production, they serve different functions within the workflow.

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Digital Media Coordinator

Premiere Digital

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

About the Company
Premiere Digital Services (PDS) is a trusted media services and software solutions partner for content owners, video distributors, digital retailers, broadcasters, subscription videos, and ad-supported platforms. We simplify the complexities of content distribution, supply chain, and digital storefront management and provide flexible B2B technical SaaS solutions and managed services for media assets. As a leader in cloud-based digital asset delivery and content optimization solutions for clients in the growing Media & Entertainment industry, Premiere brings to life the quality of film and television, transporting to the hands of millions around the globe. Through the magic of media services, we are a rising thought leader providing innovative, smart tools and intelligent operations as an essential business in media entertainment. Together with industry leaders like Google, Apple, NBC Universal, Microsoft, Disney, Warner Brothers, and more, we work to revolutionize media delivery at the forefront of the entertainment technology and software services.
About the Role
The Digital Media Coordinator is responsible for sourcing and validating assets according to service specifications and the distribution (delivery) of content to broadcasters and digital service providers.
Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring efficient, secure, and complete intake and delivery of all digital assets into our platforms, as detailed and agreed upon in the Delivery List.

  • Working with various cross-functional teams to ensure the flow of production media assets through the Company is efficient, secure, and optimized, with a key focus on developing and executing best practices.

  • Evaluating received metadata reports and partnering with internal and external teams to resolve basic issues.

  • Assisting various initiatives focused on improving and developing the intake, review, sharing, and distribution of production media assets.

  • Monitor and parse a high volume and time sensitive order queue

  • Ensure source assets are restored and confirmed as required

  • Validate metadata, image, video, audio and timed text media assets against a variety of client and internal specifications

  • Package source assets and metadata as per servicing profile specifications

  • Communicate and document internal rejections to the appropriate teams

  • Verify integrity of deliverables and delivery package prior to servicing

  • Maintain servicing action logs as needed

  • Other tasks as needed to meet project deadlines

Required Skills:
  • Understanding of various media formats such as video, audio, image and timed text.

  • Understanding of industry format standards such as PAL, NTSC, timecode, framerate, codec, audio settings/configurations, metadata (title and technical - html, xml)

  • Understand media encoding, transcoding, and file transfer protocol

  • Understanding of Broadcast Deliverable Specifications

  • Knowledge of Media Transfer Mechanisms (Aspera, Signiant, etc)

  • Understanding of Media Content Protection

  • Understanding of SOP Security Protocols

  • Proficient skills working effectively in a fast-paced team environment managing high volumes of orders without error.

  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail and is self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems

  • Strong interpersonal abilities and communication skills

Preferred Skills:
  • General Editing/Studio/TV/Film/Pre- or Post-production

  • UHD, HDR, 4k, 6k (Dolby Vision/HDR10)

  • Metadata formats, including but not limited to XML, CSV, XLS, and HTML/CSS

Qualifications:
Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:
Minimum of 1 years' experience in working at an Entertainment or Media company preferred
Pay Rate: $20.00 Per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday from 12PM - 8:30PM
  • Diversity Statement
    Premiere Digital Services (PDS) is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. PDS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and federal law.

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