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THG Media

Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full-time

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THG is a fast-moving, global technology business that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. Our world-class proprietary tech and infrastructure powers our extensive portfolio of beauty, nutrition and lifestyle brands and is now helping drive exponential growth of our clients’ brands globally.  

We’re powered by a global team of over 7,000 ambitious people around the world. Our culture is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, it’s this DNA that has supported our incredible growth.

We’re always looking for individuals that can bring fresh and innovative thinking to THG, and play a part in driving the group forward on its exciting journey. So, if you’re ready to take the next big step in your career, challenge yourself every day and evolve with the world around you, THG is ready for you. 

Job Title: Department: Location: Reports To:

Job purpose:

Key responsibilities and objectives:

Quality Assurance Media Services
Mare Street, E8
Head of Media Services

To assist our authoring team with audio and video encoding, basic editing, disc and file QC.

The role is an essential part of the production workflow, working closely with the disc producers, QC and subtitling

To monitor and manage the incoming assets

  • Calculate bit budgets and encode audio and video to industry standards

  • Carry out basic editing and fixing assets

  • Carry out video standards conversions

  • Create subtitling proxies

  • Assist the QC department with file and disc QC

  • Manage downloads, deliveries and archiving of video and audio assets using TEHMS servers and

    BASE, our cloud based Aspera storage

  • Support producers and authors, ensuring authoring briefs are accurate

Skills and attributes:

▪ Problem solving skills
▪ Good working knowledge of audio/video, physical and digital formats
▪ Good working knowledge of Premiere
▪ Knowledge of Blu-ray, DVD and UHD formats and functionality
▪ Understanding of broadcast TV formats, both SD and HD, PAL and NTSC
▪ The ability to seek out and learn to use new useful software whenever necessary
▪ Technical skills and aptitude
▪ Creative skills
▪ Great multi-tasking skills
▪ Extremely well organised
▪ Passionate about film
▪ An good understanding of the Home Entertainment industry and familiarity with Arrow products

Performance measurement & targets:

Projects:

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Personal attributes:

• Extremely well organised and a proven efficient manner of working practice
   

  • Strong interpersonal skills with both internal co-workers and external clients.

  • A creative thinker with a strong eye for detail

  • The ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding work environment whilst juggling various projects.

  • A good understanding of graphics and music

  • Excellent team player

  • The ability to generate, present and action new ideas

  • Passionate about film & television and other popular media

  • A positive and friendly attitude with a keen sense of humour
 

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further. 

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

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