Job Description

Media Conversion and Pre-Mastering Technologist

This is a term position from September 18, 2023, to December 21, 2023

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We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as \xe2\x80\x9cMinhrpa\xe2\x80\x9d (translated in Stoney Nakoda as \xe2\x80\x9cthe waterfalls\xe2\x80\x9d) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the \xc3\x8ey\xc3\xa2rhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) \xe2\x80\x93 comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Band \xe2\x80\x93 as well as the Tsuut\xe2\x80\x99ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

This position is accountable for all media conversion and pre-mastering requirements of Banff Centre, its stakeholders and external partners, specifically for the Banff Centre Mountain Film Competition and its World Tour, Marketing and Communications, Paul Fleck Library & Archives, as well as all Arts and Leadership programming, Banff Centre events, and general Banff Centre administration.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Technical Producer, below are some key accountabilities:

• Creates broadcast-quality SDTV and HDTV standards conversions and digital file conforms including audio, utilizing a variety of broadcast video playback and recorder machines, digital waveform monitors, vector scopes and AES/EBU embedders, plus video signal monitoring. Occasionally 2K, Ultra HD, 4K, AR, VR, 2D/3D and nascent technologies also have to be managed.
• Provides DVD & BluRay authoring and duplication services, Digital Cinema Package creation and web encodes
• Provides video edit packaging (straight cuts and character generation), utilizing non-linear editing systems
• Provides digital file conform, duplication and transmission services, utilizing a variety of multimedia technology and software
• Updates, maintains and logs project progress, inventory control and project costing utilizing Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, Farmer\xe2\x80\x99s Wife, Smartsheet, and database software
• Creates, documents and implements a methodology of media conversion and pre-mastering process for the purpose of future training, planning, development, execution and evaluation of the process
• Provides initiative in trouble-shooting and communicating job related and program related opportunities and problems to the Technical Producer.
• Supports and advises on future equipment purchases as well as life-cycle planning for equipment and budgeting for the media conversion / pre-mastering area.

• Three to five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a post-production facility or broadcast centre utilizing the technologies cited above would be an asset.
• Must possess a test instrument skill-set for: calibration; familiarity of operation and signal analysis using a digital waveform monitor, vectorscope and AES/EBU embedder.
• Previous analog broadcast video technology experience should include the operation of the following equipment: Snell and Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C Tx standards converter or similar instrument; broadcast video playback and recorder machines including (but not limited) to Sony HDW2000, HDW500, JH-3, Digital Betacam, Sony J30, Sony J3, Panasonic AJ-D960 and Panasonic DSR 1500A,
• Proficiency with Prassi duplication software, Primera Composer Pro BluRay/DVD duplication system and printer, as well as SureThing labeling software is required.
• Demonstrated experience with Gigabit Ethernet, 100 BaseT, and numerous PC operating systems including Microsoft Vista, Windows 2000 and OS X for database management, file conversions, compiles, file transfers, data backups and digital archiving.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AVID Media Composer, Pro Tools, Facilis Terrabloc SAN, Sorenson Pro, and CineAsset Pro.
• Excellent oral and written communication and team work skills in order to work with a large and changing team of resident musicians, faculty, and audio practicum participants.
• Ability to work under pressure of time, multiple simultaneous demands, and multiple constituencies.

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position is a term position from September 18 to December 21, 2023.
• This position pays between $25.25 and $26.51 per hour, depending on experience working, up to 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:

• Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
• Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate \xe2\x80\x93 first month free for new staff!

• We are accepting applications for the Media Conversion and Pre-Mastering Technologist position until 11:59pm MDT June 29, 2023
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

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