http://jobs.metafilter.com/tags/digitalmedia tag posts with digitalmedia Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:52:51 -0800 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:52:51 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://jobs.metafilter.com/mefi/464 Viewstream, a leading B2B digital marketing firm, is in need of a fearless office assistant. Our company is growing, and we are looking for someone to grow with us! The perfect candidate would be a creative and organized professional with the ability to take on multiple projects. Our office, nestled between the ballpark and South Park, is fast-paced and engaging, yet casual and fun. <strong>SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES</strong> <ul><li>General office support</li> <li>General accounting and bookkeeping data entry</li> <li>Spreadsheet management</li> <li>Shipping and receiving</li> <li>Ordering supplies</li> <li> Document filing</li> <li>Running errands</li> <li>Internet research</li> <li>Special projects TBD</li> </ul> <strong>DESIRED SKILLS</strong> <ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communications skills</li> <li>Attention to detail and ability to follow through</li> <li>Ability to type without looking at the keyboard and with two hands (no single-finger typists please!)</li> <li>Ability to handle confidential information</li> <li>Interest in marketing and digital media a BIG plus</li> </ul> <strong>EXPERIENCE REQUIRED</strong> <ul><li>Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat</li> <li>1+ Years of QuickBooks experience</li> <li>2+ Years office management/support</li> <li>Internet research</li> </ul> <strong>DETAILS</strong> <ul><li>Pay rate: $14-$16 per hour DOE – contract to hire</li> <li>20 hrs per week, days/times flexible</li> </ul> <strong>ABOUT VIEWSTREAM</strong> Viewstream’s media and marketing solutions span a breadth of digital platforms, devices and networks, delivered via web, broadband and wireless. Viewstream offers depth of expertise across the entire spectrum of acquiring, producing and distributing award-winning marketing campaigns for clients across the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.viewstream.com">www.viewstream.com</a> <strong>TO REPLY</strong> Send resume and brief cover letter (including your availability) to jobs@viewstream.com No phone calls please. Also, I am not responsible for hiring, so please don't contact me through MetaFilter. tag:jobs.metafilter.com,2008:site.464 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:52:51 -0800 marketing digitalmarketing digitalmedia administration office brundlefly http://jobs.metafilter.com/mefi/388 We've got an opening at the Mouse-related company where I work for a Digital Media Engineer. It's a contract position, responsible for development and support of transcoding and other digital video systems. Here is the detailed job description: Job Title: Digital Media Engineer Department: Post Production Engineering Reports To: Manager of Post Engineering Position Summary: * Install, configure, maintain and support transcoding and tape ingest software used to transform media content into file formats useful to a wide range of content distribution partners. Responsibilities: • Establish and maintain transcoding profiles for various types of content and end uses including, broadband, mobile, VOD and broadcast. • Establish and maintain network directories for operational personnel to locate, transcode, package, QC and deliver media files and data packages to content distribution partners. • Generate technical documentation that will be useful to those who follow in similar positions and to those who operate the software and equipment in day to day production. Conduct training for operational personnel. • Thoroughly understand transcoding software and perform basic troubleshooting. This may include opening and examining XML files, configuring system preferences and settings, and viewing media files for quality and properties. Maintain communication with technical support departments of vendors to resolve problems and feature requests. * Develop and maintain workflows with other departments. Diagram and communicate such workflows with Powerpoint and Visio. Maintain a working knowledge of hardware and software including but not limited to Avid, Apple, HP and Seachange. * Perform PC and Mac configuration and troubleshooting in regard to video and transcoding functionality. Job Related Experience: * At least 2 years experience with post production hardware and software, particularly content transformation applications from companies such as Autodesk, Telestream, Sorenson, and Anystream. Also helpful would be experience with content generation software such as After Effects, Combustion and Final Cut. * Knowledge of the technical aspects of various media file formats such as VBI, closed captioning, frame rates, pixel dimensions, aspect ratios, bit rates, color space, GOP structure, metadata packaging and differences in video standards. * Sufficient work history with Final Cut, Avid Media Composer and Unity systems to be able to communicate clearly with NLE editors, data wranglers and management personnel. * Basic familiarity with IP addressing, file and directory permissions and networking concepts and terminology. Job Related Education: * Helpful but not required: AA or above degree in Film and Television Production or Computer Graphics. Linux and Perl scripting. * Avid, Apple, Linux, A+ certifications are a plus tag:jobs.metafilter.com,2008:site.388 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:32:30 -0800 television digitalmedia engineer post Argyle