Job purpose

The Content Mastering Operator's responsibilities involve preparing source materials, performing Quality Control, and the creation of content for worldwide distribution. This may include the creation of materials for marketing, trailer and feature releases, and episodic distribution. All on behalf of the biggest studios and platforms in the entertainment industry.

Reporting To

The Content Mastering Operator will report to the Mastering Manager.

This is an opportunity to join a leading film servicing company, with big ambitions

We know that our people hold the key to our success as a business. We strive to provide the most engaging employee experience by building on our already strong culture, one that puts personal and professional development at the very heart of everything we do. We value diversity and understand that employee wellbeing is vital to creating a collaborative environment, where everyone can be the best version of themselves. We have ambition too, to be listed in the Top 100 best companies to work for by 2025.

Who we are...

Motion Pictures Solutions (MPS) is a leading international film services company, providing end-to-end solutions at all stages in the field of theatrical film delivery. From 24/7 post-production and mastering through to secure electronic distribution, KDM delivery, live event management, creative services and specialist technical consultancy, MPS offers distributors, exhibitors and industry partners a culture of innovation, high expertise, and fast turnaround times.

We have spent the past 17 years building MPS into a company that major Film Studios and Distributors trust. We're an industry leader and we aim to make the global cinema industry run better, with our software already forming the basis of that ambition. We want to drive the cinema industry forward using the power of new, secure web-based technologies.

MPS is an energetic company and we guarantee a fun workplace and maybe the odd movie in one of our state-of-the-art screening rooms. Most of all we want ambitious, driven people passionate about technology and film.



Key Responsibilities

DCP Encoding & Repackaging:

Creation of a wide variety of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs): Subtitled, Dubbed, 5.1, 7.1, Atmos, SMPTE and Interop
Creation of Subtitles and dubbing reference files
Edits for censorship purposes
Technical validation and troubleshooting
Creation of downstream deliverables
Simple audio edits and conforms
Spot checks and short-form QCs


Communication:

The role involves communicating with Account Managers to create the theatrical materials for film releases
Communication with other departments such as IO, Subtitling, GFX and QC is required to assist with troubleshooting problems that may occur in the field


Planning & Organisation:

Collaborating with other Digital Cinema Mastering Technicians to ensure that projects are delivered on time
Responsible for all admin related to completing orders

Requirements
Qualifications:

Must exemplify MPS's Core Values of Fun, Innovation, Time, and Trust
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience:

Prior experience in Post Production or Digital Cinema
Professional experience in using non-linear editing tools
Knowledge of video and audio codecs
Experience using R&S Clipsters
Skills & Knowledge:

An interest in Digital Cinema and its surrounding technologies
Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Knowledge of the Digital Cinema Industry, aware of competitors and new technologies
Experience using a Linux environment and Terminal


Behaviours:

Able to manage multiple projects
Clear understanding of workflows and escalation processes
Excellent scheduling, project management and organisational skills
Committed to offering a high level of service
Attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits
25 days' Annual Leave
Medicash Health Cash Plan
Cinema ticket discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dexters 'No Deposit' Option
Interest Free Deposit Loan
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
Company Sick Pay Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Summer & Christmas Parties
Training