Quality Control Technician
CBS Television Network
Hauppauge, New York
Job Description
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
Overview
Responsible for the Quality Control of all high-value, acquired feature films and Original series that air across ViacomCBS brands. Consists of physically watching movies for Broadcast defects/concerns – in addition to data entry into IBMS for QC status, audio codes, and all other title characteristics that impact our On-Air Rating and Advisory triggers. This position will also be responsible for encoding CCAP, SAP, HDR, DOLBY 5.1 & Dolby Atmos processing- as well as making lo-res proxy files screeners for the necessary promotional dubs for Creative Services use.
Responsibilities
Quality Control of ViacomCBS’ 4K/UHD & HDR Dolby Vision Acquired and Original titles.
SAP mapping, CCAP and DOLBY 5.1 encoding, Dolby atmos processing.
Edits/ Fixes/ Dubbing on Digital Files
Quality Control database updates
Skills
Knowledge of videotape and Digital File formats and properties.
Knowledge and complete comprehension of AV equipment in regards to machine usage, cabling, audio, and video paths, monitoring scopes, etc. as well as MAC editing software (i.e.ColorFront-Transkoder, QT, Premiere).
Applicable knowledge of On-Air Broadcast Specifications.
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
Familiarity with MS Office software required (Email/Excel/Word).
College degree or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with audio and video Broadcast specifications.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Overview
Responsible for the Quality Control of all high-value, acquired feature films and Original series that air across ViacomCBS brands. Consists of physically watching movies for Broadcast defects/concerns – in addition to data entry into IBMS for QC status, audio codes, and all other title characteristics that impact our On-Air Rating and Advisory triggers. This position will also be responsible for encoding CCAP, SAP, HDR, DOLBY 5.1 & Dolby Atmos processing- as well as making lo-res proxy files screeners for the necessary promotional dubs for Creative Services use.
Responsibilities
Quality Control of ViacomCBS’ 4K/UHD & HDR Dolby Vision Acquired and Original titles.
SAP mapping, CCAP and DOLBY 5.1 encoding, Dolby atmos processing.
Edits/ Fixes/ Dubbing on Digital Files
Quality Control database updates
Skills
Knowledge of videotape and Digital File formats and properties.
Knowledge and complete comprehension of AV equipment in regards to machine usage, cabling, audio, and video paths, monitoring scopes, etc. as well as MAC editing software (i.e.ColorFront-Transkoder, QT, Premiere).
Applicable knowledge of On-Air Broadcast Specifications.
Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
Familiarity with MS Office software required (Email/Excel/Word).
College degree or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with audio and video Broadcast specifications.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
