What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Encoder position at Colorlab?
About us
Located in Rockville, Maryland and operating since 1972, Colorlab is a full-service motion picture film laboratory. We offer daily film processing of 16mm, 35mm and Super 8, 16mm and 35mm printing, and scanning. With a focus on new negative, exhibition and preservation, and we also specialize in tape recovery and digitization, film recording, and digital mastering. At Colorlab we take pride in serving a vast community of archivists, libraries, universities, government institutions, studios, and filmmakers.
Visit www.colorlab.com to learn more.
Duties:
- Encode and transcode media files to various formats and resolutions
- Ensure the quality and integrity of media files during the encoding process
- Collaborate with Customer Service and the Digitization Team to understand project requirements and deliverables
- Monitor and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the encoding process
- Data Managment & Hard Drive Formatting
- Maintain accurate documentation of encoding settings and processes
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in encoding technologies
Requirements:
- Proficient in using DaVinci Resolve
- Strong understanding of video and audio codecs, formats, and standards
- Familiarity with different video file types (e.g., MP4, MOV, DPX, MKV) and their specifications
- Knowledge of video compression techniques and optimization strategies
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Rockville, MD 20852: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17