QA Technician
London – Night shift
Perm
Competitive salary
Our broadcast media production client delivers top-tier TV shows and films to global audiences, ensuring flawless content across all platforms. As a QA Technician you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining their exceptional quality standards.
Our client’s Quality Assurance (QA) team ensures that all content delivered to VOD platforms maintains the intended quality envisioned by the creators. Their seasoned QC professionals employ a blend of manual and automated QC methods to detect any imperfections that could detract from the viewer experience. This involves thorough analysis of video, audio, and metadata under controlled conditions using both human observation and specialized software. In the event of any discrepancies, the team collaborates closely with post-production facilities and producers to rectify issues well before content reaches the viewer’s screen.
Role Overview:
Playing a pivotal role in upholding top-tier quality standards within our client’s QA department, this position reports directly to the QA Supervisor. Your primary responsibility will involve reviewing content from a diverse client base and generating detailed log reports for direct distribution. A keen eye for detail, strategic acumen, and expertise across the QA spectrum are essential for success in this role. Demonstrating a strong sense of ownership for quality and a proactive mindset, you’ll thrive in meeting deadlines while working autonomously.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Expertise in QC and QA workflows within the digital media supply chain industry, ideally with working experience or at least degree/university knowledge.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in English language.
- Track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- In-depth understanding of file formats, specifications, and efficient processing workflows.
- Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve.
- Knowledge of broadcast, Netflix, Amazon, and other platform requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet quality benchmarks established by clients, platforms, broadcasters, and VDMS.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on QA workflows and technologies.
- Collaborate with supervisors to streamline workflow planning, optimizing resource utilization.
- Contribute to client relationship management and retention efforts in partnership with the account management and sales team.
- Conduct operational QA tasks for all clients.
- Address technical specification inquiries from clients and staff.
- Resolve deadline-related issues, collaborating with operational departments and client services for timely resolution.
- Identify opportunities for departmental development and contribute to the design and implementation of in-house systems and tools.
- Recommend enhancements to QA workflows and processes.
- Report hardware faults or software issues to the Head of Department and Technical Support.
If this is a role that you feel you’re equipped to deliver confidently, please apply today via the CMG website or email your CV to [email protected]
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