Temp - I/O Technician

Company: Sphere Entertainment
Location: Burbank
Posted on: May 21, 2023

Job Description:

Who are we hiring?

MSG is looking for an I/O Technician to join a groundbreaking post-production department based in Los Angeles. The I/O Technician is responsible for facilitating the smooth ingest, organization, QC, and delivery of physical and digital asset that will arrive on a wide range of media and data drives. This role requires the receiving, logging, tracking, and QC of all footage and other media that leaves the LA office, or returns from other MSG locations and 3rd party vendors. In this role, the ideal candidate will be a technical resource as well as vault worker who is responsible for input and output to and from the Los Angeles MSG facility. The best candidate will have the opportunity to assist in developing an organized structure for vault processes and help build and improve the department workflow over time as this facility grows.

What will you do?
---Organize, track and catalogue the ingest of files and prepare deliverables via digital file transfer programs and physical hard drives with tight security requirements.
---Prep, track and deliver drives to and from tangential departments (VFX, color, audio) as well as 3rd party vendors to maintain quality assurance and high level of detail across all in-bound and out-bound activity.
---Oversee the archiving and unarchiving of studio data onsite and offsite.
---Update asset tracking software with relevant information pertaining to I/O activity.
---Assist with implementing protocols and workflows to ensure preparedness for deliverables and audits.

What do you need to succeed?
---This role is a swing shift position and requires a large degree of independent initiative and prioritization.
---Minimum of three years' experience as a I/O technician or data wrangler in high-end post-production. A combination of I/O and vault work would be accepted.
---Experience working with departments spread over multiple locations and interfacing with VFX, audio, color, and 3rd party vendors.
---Experience working with departments spread over multiple locations and interfacing with VFX, audio, color, and 3rd party vendors.
---Experience with asset and task tracking software such as Shotgun and FrameIO
---Experience with file transfer services such as Signiant or Aspera.
---Familiarity with post-production processes including ingest, cataloging/archiving, editing, visual effects, motion graphics, audio, color, and QC.
---Experience with shared storage and asset management workflows and knowledge of security and encryption software and technology.
---Proven track record managing multiple fast-paced projects in a large organization.
---Excellent problem solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
---Must be a team player and work well under tight deadlines.

Why is MSG for me?

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium that will redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue is currently under construction in Las Vegas and is expected to open in fall 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a companion streaming service, MSG GO, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. Also under the Sphere Entertainment Co. umbrella is Tao Group Hospitality, a global entertainment dining and nightlife leader featuring brands including Tao, Hakkasan, Omnia, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, and Cathdrale. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

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At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees' talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds

At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required. #LI-TT1

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