DATA LOGISTICS OPERATOR

Job Posting Information:  Data Logistics Operator

Visual Data Media Services is an award winning multimedia company, with offices in Burbank, London and Bangalore. We offer a full range of post-production and digital distribution services for feature films and television content. 

Our services include encoding, transcoding, editing, digital distribution, media asset management, quality control, subtitling and closed captioning, script creation, audio, and tape duplication and conversions. 

Our state of the art, award winning, 30,000 square-foot facility located in Burbank, CA is custom built for repurposing and distributing video content and represents a multi-million dollar investment in our clients' future. 

Our goal is to provide an exceptional customer experience with every client on every job.  This is achieved by adhering to our core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Integrity, Honor and Flawless Execution.  

While we are equally focused on quality, efficiency, on-time delivery, utilizing the latest in cutting edge technology and providing innovative solutions, we also recognize, that fundamentally our people are what give us the competitive edge.  

Position Overview

The Data Logistics Department is responsible for trafficking and staging all digital content as needed within the facility.   This position manages the production storage to ensure that all cross functional teams have adequate capacity in order to fulfill their orders.  This team is responsible for near, short and long term archive of assets as dictated by retention policies and Media Orders.  

Responsibilities 

• Maintain storage health across the various servers.
• Maintain asset integrity by following industry best practices
• Downloads as requested from various teams
• Manage storage capacity
• LTO inventory management (pulling manifests from LTO tapes, HDD, etc.)
• Move files as needed within the facility
• Archiving/Deleting Assets (Fabric, S3, etc.)
• Represent and uphold all department policies and procedures and maintain an exceptional level of service for our customers
• Undertake additional department duties as required

Desired Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of post-production or media distribution experience required
• Scripting ability is a plus
• Must be Solutions oriented
• Results oriented with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills
• In depth knowledge of audio/video, physical and file formats and electronic delivery platforms
• Strong multi-tasker, with experience with organizing and managing multiple priorities, while retaining comprehensive knowledge of multiple workflows
• Strong ability to follow direction, work unsupervised, at a fast pace in a calm and collected manner
• Ability to troubleshoot and act as a critical thinker
• Working knowledge of Python, Linux, C++, HTML, Java a plus
• Perform other related duties as assigned or related to position

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Knowledge of studio-based production and post production techniques required
• Understanding of technical workflows is required
• Positive, collaborative and unselfish interpersonal skills with strong verbal, written communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey requests and ideas to editors, graphic and audio designers, talent, etc., are required
• Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
• Willing and able to learn, understand, and grow with the business
• Team-oriented in a highly collaborative environment
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Flexible during times of change
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
• Able to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Desire to mentor and train less experienced/junior to mid-level employees
• Proficiency in Word & Excel with basic math skills
• Familiarity with graphics & editing programs is a plus
• Good organizational and project coordination skills are necessary, including the ability to compile materials. Good problem solving skills and the ability to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities and time constraints
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, flexible hours, work on location, etc.