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Company Description

Harbor is a leading global production and post-production company specializing in creative and technical services for the film, television, and advertising industries. We work with some of the world's leading movie studios and advertising agencies and collaborate with award winning filmmakers to create outstanding motion pictures that captivates audiences and tells compelling stories across all visual platforms.

At Harbor, we value talent, artistry, and innovation. Harbor was founded on the principle of protecting creative intent of filmmakers by bringing all disciples under one roof for an elevated creative experience. This cross collaboration across film craft is what sets us apart and is the core of our work and the reason for our existence. We are committed to continuous growth and improvement, while staying true to our principles and values. The well-being of our team is a top priority, and we strive to create a supportive and respectful environment. At Harbor, we know that teamwork is essential to achieving extraordinary results. We are driven by ambition, and excited about the possibilities that the future holds.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: You will be responsible for organising incoming assets, preparing artwork/graphics, encoding and the delivery of files to the highest quality. The department works alongside the Creative, Production and Technology teams, managing digital workflows to provide an efficient and accurate service. You will enjoy working with the latest hardware and software technology in a demanding and changing environment on a diverse range of client projects

• Experience with Broadcast QC/AQC and delivery platforms

• Encoding skills using Adobe Media Encoder for client spec (Telestream Vantage, Apple Compressor, Resolve or any other is desired but not essential)

• Knowledge of codecs, formats, and deliverable

• Manage incoming assets

• Experience with Adobe Suite - Illustrator and Photoshop

• Working knowledge of Scope, Waveform & Audio monitoring

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Minimum 1 year experience

• Good working knowledge of Mac

• Good working knowledge of software systems such as Adobe Suite, Apple Compressor and Resolve

• An understanding and knowledge of broadcast delivery standards with supporting documentation and Online delivery

• Good working knowledge of QC, AQC and able to understand AQC reports

• Good working knowledge of encoding and compression of video and audio.

• Excellent client service skills and Technical support (delivery specs) to both client and in house.

• Ability to problem-solve any issue's by using technical knowledge and experience to ensure a successful outcome for the client/producer

Person Specification:

• Committed to quality control and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet delivery deadlines.

• Organised with the ability to prioritise workload.

• A team player who works well with others, providing support and guidance/training for Juniors, internal team and clients.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning new skills. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

EEO Statement:Harbor Picture Company Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.