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Brown Bag Films are looking to recruit a QC operator to provide quality control on content leaving BBF whilst also working in a support role for our Flame/Flame Assist online suites. The QC role involves working to tight deadlines and managing HD tape & digital deliveries to broadcast clients. The junior Flame operator role is a great opportunity to learn Flame/Flame Assist and expand candidate’s online skillset.

The successful applicant will have a thorough understanding of their role in the overall post produc-tion workflow. Experience with HD/SD tape formats and media file formats required and they must have a technical understanding of workflows and deliverables. They will need to be self-reliant and organised. They will be able to multi task and communicate clearly and precisely. They will enjoy problem solving and appreciate the strength of being part of a supportive team.

Key Areas of responsibilities:

• QC on all Broadcast HD/SD tapes and files leaving the building – audio and visual
• Encode & Delivery of all final master/interim files in whatever format required by the client
• Digital deliveries of final masters
• FCP track-lays/Edit tasks
• Basic DVD authoring and output/duplication of DVDs
• Flame - Online conforms, clip fixes, audio laybacks
• Flame - Formatting and outputting to various broadcasters delivery specs
• Flame - Outputting many formats for delivery to composers, sound studio etc.
• Flame - Managing and archiving the Flame systems
• Communicate with Supervisor on status of all files
• Document all processes
• Labelling all tapes/DVDs
• Keeping the library up to date
• Keep up to date with latest technologies, compressions, file types etc. and adapting to any new technologies introduced by Brown Bag Films

Person Specification/Requirements:

• Previous experience of Coordinating Mastering and Dubbing projects from start to finish.
• Technical knowledge of HD/SD tape and file based delivery including encoding a variety of different file formats.
• Excellent communication skills and strong administration experience are essential.
• Final Cut Pro/Premiere/Compressor/DVD Studio Pro experience.
• Online knowledgebase and familiarity with online platforms.
• Previous online experience preferred.

Contract: Fixed Term
Please send your application to jobs @ brownbagfilms.com with QC Operator in the subject