Distribution Operations Specialist

The Original Content Services Operations team is dedicated to crafting a premier content experience that has a significant impact across the industry catering to a global digital Original Content Services Operations group part of Apple Services Operations is seeking a Distribution Operations Specialist for asset distribution servicing and tracking for Apple branded Original Content. Responsibilities include working with internal and external partners tracking ingestion u0026 facilitating delivery of all video audio and ancillary assets defining expectations managing exceptions troubleshooting rejections and various platform functionality with the number one goal of on time and accurate delivery and representation of our branded are a group of self-starters that thrive in a team oriented environment utilizing analytical skills to compliment problem-solving abilities to arrive at efficient solutions all in order to support our collective goal of providing a truly extraordinary global customer experience for our EST/VOD OTT and subscription platforms.n

Oversee the day to day scheduling tracking and verification of distribution orders and activities through various systems nCollaborate with the Mastering Localization Distribution and Ingest Operations teams to identify order and execute deliverables (video audio and timed text) for internal all milestone and delivery due dates update schedules issue alerts if schedules are falling behind and report status throughout final delivery to Distribution Operations Management and other stakeholdersnEnsure all title/series information and metadata is available in inventory u0026 tracking systemsnAnalyze all required components of a delivery package (video ancillary assets metadata etc) are present and formatted properly before distributions are initiated nAnalyze delivery log failures and triage to appropriate technical groups nMonitor delivery queues ensuring high priority orders and SLAs are met nDemonstrate working knowledge of digital archival principle industry standard file formats and delivery best practicesnOther responsibilities as assigned by Managementn

7 years experience in Asset Distribution Operations at a studio television network or high level industry-related facilityn5 years of working understanding of asset management standards and common fulfillment practicesnStrong knowledge and understanding of episodic and movie distribution servicing workflowsnKnowledgeable of Audio/Video containers codecs and file formatsnStrong working understanding of domestic and localized international versioning (multiple languages version control)nAbility to be onsite; this role is an in-person onsite positionnAvailable to work nights and weekends as needednUp to 5% travel required; both domestic and internationaln

nDeep familiarity with the Apple ecosystem of services and hardware (macOS iOS Apple Music App Store Books Podcasts Apple tv Vision Pro Fitness etc.)nCollaborative organized and a team playernWork well under pressure with proven experience working on complex international large-scale and time-critical projects nAbility to handle multiple projects and thrive in a very dynamic environmentnImplementation and management of SOP documentationnStrong presentation skills with ability to deliver impactful presentations at all levels of the organizationnMust have the ability to make decision independentlynExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to see the big picturenA self-starter who is dedicated and demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilitiesnAbility to work in a changing and evolving environmentnn