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Audio Description, Quality Control Technician - Freelance
Description
Position Title
Audio Description Script and Narration Quality Control Technician – Freelance
Main Duties
- Listen to recorded Audio Description (AD), comparing the content of the AD to the video in order to ensure that the narration is accurate, as well as check the narration for any misreading of the AD script, audio glitches, or additional noises.
- Use a designated QC report and other documentation to verify compliance of Deluxe product to client specifications with regard to content, legal, and technical specs.
- Follow department protocols for applying changes to the AD script
- Duties require a keen eye for recognizing important details in the program that need to be conveyed to visually impaired people, along with a methodical, accurate, and detail-oriented approach to monitoring audio, video, and any onscreen text
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill-set:
- AD Experience a plus
- 2-4 years proofreading, copyediting, and/or copywriting experience preferred
- Education and/or strong interest in film and television
- Individual must possess a fundamental understanding of audio, video, PC, Mac, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Individual must be able to troubleshoot quality control issues and player anomalies
- Individual must be organized, diligent, and detail-oriented
- Individual must possess solid verbal and written communication skills
- Duties require an accurate and methodical approach to the QC process, as well as a very focused and detailed attention to audio quality and writing content.
- Individual must be capable of working in a fast-paced, small team environment with hard deadlines
- Individual will need to make frequent "subjective" decisions as part of their daily function (e.g. determining the "severity rating" for quality defects, determining which defects are acceptable, etc.)
About the Company
Deluxe, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content. Since 1915, Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the world’s most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in post-production, distribution, asset and workflow management, and cloud-based technologies.
With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented individuals, developers, and industry veterans worldwide. For more information, please visit
www.bydeluxe.com
.
Diversity Statement
Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and federal law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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