Company: IMAX Corporation

Location: Playa Vista, Los Angeles, California

Title: Digital Mastering Technician

Salary: Expected base pay rate for this role will be up to $26.00 USD per hour at the commencement of employment.

However, if hired, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis (pay rates may vary) and is only one part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include discretionary bonuses and other IMAX sponsored benefit programs.

ABOUT IMAX:

IMAX is not your everyday entertainment experience. With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, our employees and their careers have constantly gone beyond the ordinary. From offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we combine proprietary software, architecture, and equipment with industry-leading knowledge and connections to create experiences that take audiences beyond the edge of their seats to a world they have never imagined. Our Hollywood team are trusted movie business insiders with decades of production experience, acting as advisors to top filmmakers and studios across the world. Our technology experts are leaders in the industry, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible in entertainment. Our sales and marketing teams are talented professionals who build and enhance the IMAX brand globally.

IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the world, and our growing Live and Enhanced businesses have allowed us to bring the IMAX Experience to our partnerships across live music, events and streaming to provide the best possible experience across any screen. As the world’s leading entertainment technology company, IMAX has revolutionized the way people experience movies, and continues to push the boundaries of entertainment experiences forward. Our employees are driven by a passion to take audiences around the world to places they have only dreamed of.

Come explore IMAX – where innovation, creativity and passion come together. Get inspired, get involved, and ignite your future with IMAX!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Digital Technician manages the versioning elements received from clients, creates feature versions, quality checks the created features, and handles any customer service issues in relation to KDMs (Key Delivery Messages) or features during weekend coverage or as needed.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be primarily performing quality checks on all mastered DCPs (Digital Cinema Packages) to ensure they have all required elements; this can include subtitles, dubbed audio, accessibility tracks, or localized picture
• Additionally, the candidate will be mastering various DCPs including localized dubbed and subtitled versions
• You will also be supporting our KDM and Customer Service department during the weekend and as needed during the week by fielding emails and phone calls, distributing KDMs, and assisting in the troubleshooting and resolution of KDM and content issues experienced at any of IMAX’s theaters worldwide
• The position’s shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 10pm to 7am

Requirements/Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate would be a team player in addition to being able to work independently, problem solve, and manage time while staying organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a professional and positive approach to a heavy workload and a willingness and eagerness to learn new tasks and workflows
• Familiarity with post-production environments is ideal; this includes basic knowledge of the DI (digital intermediate) process including video editing, video compression, and coloring, as well as basic knowledge of audio workflows and data management
• Experience and understanding of Quality Control to detect variations from IMAX’s high quality and industry standards
• The ability to manage, consolidate, and prioritize a large amount of data is vital
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite as well as basic computer knowledge and Microsoft Excel is essential
• Experience with digital cinema mastering is a plus but not necessary
• Experience with Linux, Bash & shell scripting, or Python is also a big plus but not necessary
• The ability to work with studio or theater clients to resolve any emergency KDM or DCP issues; previous customer service skills a plus
• The position requires a flexible schedule, overtime when necessary, weekend availability, and sometimes holiday availability

IMAX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!

At IMAX you will be part of a culture built on respect - one that recognizes the unique talents of everyone on the team. We're proud of the differences that make us all unique and we support unity, acceptance, and equal rights for all. Diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success as a global company.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note, IMAX is currently operating in-office 5 days-a-week. Additionally, all permanent full-time employment is subject to background and employment/reference checks.