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Job#: 3046375
Job Description:
Technical Project Manager - IT I
Location: New York, New York (Hybrid)
Role Overview
We are seeking a consultant for a 7-month contract to manage High Dynamic Range (HDR) and localization backfill projects. The role involves ensuring that original programming Interoperable Master Format (IMF) packages are re-wrapped, validated, and uploaded for storage in a global content management system. This process facilitates distribution to global streaming platforms and other licensing partners.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the re-wrap of IMF packages utilizing a transcoding toolset.
• Validate re-wrapped packages and manage the queue for validation or spot checks.
• Manage the queue to upload re-wrapped packages to the content management system.
• Create work orders and manage the migration of audio and subtitle files from a storage server to the content management system.
• Track and report weekly progress and status of IMF, dub, and subtitle backfill queues.

Required Qualifications
Experience:

• 1+ years of experience in a hands-on technical role within a fast-paced environment.
• 1+ years of project management experience, managing multiple deadlines and projects.
• 1+ years of database management experience with the ability to manage and action a tracker.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of technical specifications within television technology, including familiarity with file formats and metadata.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools and apps such as Google Drive Suite, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Airtable, or Slack.

Education:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Colorfront Transkoder, or other editing tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability as a quick problem solver.
• A collaborative, team-player attitude with effective time management skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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