Senior Data IO Technician

at  Company3Method Studios

Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Company3 who provide Colour, Finishing and Sound Post-production on many prestigious UK and international productions from their base in Chancery Lane, London. You will be working as an integral member of the data operations team, supporting our longform and shortform post-production business.

Responsibilities:

• Metadata and SAN management.
• QC of VFX and conform pulls.
• Manage data archiving onto physical media (i.e. LTO tapes and HDDs), adhering to clients’ specifications.
• Handle client and internal assets (i.e. hard drive copies onto / from SAN).
• Efficiently transfer data within and outside the building, using different tools and platforms (i.e. Linux, Aspera, Signiant).
• Manage new projects (creation and setup).
• Transcode files, while adhering to spec.
• Train junior staff members on Data IO procedures and workflows (established and new).
• Hand over any remaining tasks to the rest of the team at the end of the shift, in a clear and concise manner.
• Carry and complete tasks handed over by the previous shift.
• Act as a point of contact for Producers and internal staff members.
• Maintain best practices for content security and client confidentiality.
• Maintain and contribute to the development of processes by keeping up with current trends and technology.

Requirements / Skills:

• Experience of working as a Senior Data IO operator.
• Knowledge of Linux command line.
• Experience in working with Transkoder and Davinci Resolve.
• Familiar with general post-production practices.
• Experience in using a ticketing system (ie. ClickUp).
• Knowledge of industry standard data transfer platforms (i.e. Aspera, Signiant).
• Knowledge of LTO formats and operations.
• Understanding of networks and servers.
• Understanding of digital camera formats (Arri, Red, Phantom etc.).
• Understanding of ALE and EDL files and how they are applied.
• Basic understanding of color science (LUT applications and various color spaces).
• Detail oriented problem solver, capable of working well under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Flexible to work around customer and studio needs.
• Friendly and approachable manner.
• Team worker. Leads by example with a can-do attitude.
• Commitment to continuous improvement with an innovative approach to work and problems.

• Metadata and SAN management.
• QC of VFX and conform pulls.
• Manage data archiving onto physical media (i.e. LTO tapes and HDDs), adhering to clients’ specifications.
• Handle client and internal assets (i.e. hard drive copies onto / from SAN).
• Efficiently transfer data within and outside the building, using different tools and platforms (i.e. Linux, Aspera, Signiant).
• Manage new projects (creation and setup).
• Transcode files, while adhering to spec.
• Train junior staff members on Data IO procedures and workflows (established and new).
• Hand over any remaining tasks to the rest of the team at the end of the shift, in a clear and concise manner.
• Carry and complete tasks handed over by the previous shift.
• Act as a point of contact for Producers and internal staff members.
• Maintain best practices for content security and client confidentiality.
• Maintain and contribute to the development of processes by keeping up with current trends and technology