Quality Control & Metadata Technician (Video Archive)
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Job Description:
We areseekingamethodical anddetail-oriented Quality Control & Metadata Technician to support the ongoing digitisation and preservation of our legacy video archive. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy completeness and longterm integrity of our digital assets.
The successful candidate willbe responsible forassessing the technical quality of newly digitised video filesvalidatingthat they meet preservation standards before the corresponding original tapes are parallel they will transcribe and enrich the associated metadataoften derived from handwritten logsto improve searchability and contextual understanding of global news footage.
Given the scale of the project the role requires not only precision but also the ability to work efficiently andmaintainhigh quality within a highvolume workflow.Asolid understanding of world events and geopoliticswill help the candidate accuratelyinterpretthecontent.
About the Role:
In this opportunity as Quality Assurance Engineer you will:
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control of Digitized Video
Conduct rigorous QC checks on newly digitized video files ensuring technical accuracy
Flag any issues anomalies or missing content and coordinate with theArchiveTeam for re-digitization.
Meet project throughput targets whilemaintainingconsistent accuracy and attention to detail.
Metadata Transcription & Enrichment
Accurately transcribe handwrittenshotlists labels and documentation into structured digital metadata fields.
Enrich metadata with correct names locations dates and context to enhance discoverability and search relevance.
Identifykey individuals locations and events within footage drawing on a strong understanding of global news geopolitical history and current affairs.
Workflow & Documentation
Maintainaccuraterecords of QC outcomes errors found and corrections made.
Follow established workflows and contribute to process improvements whereappropriate.
About You:
Youre a fit for the role of Quality Assurance Engineer if your background includes:
Skills & Experience
Essential
Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to repetitive accuracycritical tasks.
Experience in video quality control media handling digitisation or archive work.
Ability to read and accurately interpret handwritten notes in varying styles and conditions.
Strong understanding of global news geography and geopolitics.
Strong organisational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage a highvolume workflow.
Proficient in using digital asset management systems.
Desirable
Experience working with broadcast or histo ical media archives.
Familiarity with tape-based video formats (e.g.Betacam DVCAM U-Matic).
Personal Attributes
Able to balance precision with efficiency in a timesensitive workflow.
Curious analytical and able to recognise patterns and inconsistencies.
Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
Keen interest in history world events and archival preservation.
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Whats in it For You
Hybrid Work Model: Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities whether caring for family giving back to the community or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow lead and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation two company-wide Mental Health Days off access to the Headspace app retirement savings tuition reimbursement employee incentive programs and resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging flexibility work-life balance and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers Compete to Win Challenge (Y)our Thinking Act Fast / Learn Fast and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice truth and transparency. Together with the professionals and institutions we serve we help uphold the rule of law turn the wheels of commerce catch bad actors report the facts and provide trusted unbiased information to people all over the world.
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