Mastering QC Technician (fixed term contract)

At Pixelogic, we believe that the fusion of creativity and technology holds the power to inspire and engage audiences on a global scale. With a strong emphasis on end-to-end creative, localization, and distribution services, we take pride in breaking cultural barriers and ensuring your message resonates with diverse audiences worldwide.

Our dynamic team of creative minds, skilled linguists, and tech-savvy experts work collaboratively to deliver unparalleled solutions that cater to your unique needs. From creative concepting and execution of original content, to precision-driven localization services, to cutting-edge software and distribution solutions, we are committed to elevating your product and enabling seamless expansion into new markets.

Pixelogic is a majority-owned and consolidated subsidiary of Imagica. Together, we are committed to serving the world’s leading filmmakers and content creators with industry-leading services and next-generation solutions.

About the Role

The QC Technician is responsible for executing Quality Control operations, ensuring that digital media assets meet client specifications, studio QC standards, and compliance requirements. This role performs hands-on QC tasks, supports QC Technicians as needed, and works closely with QC leadership and weekday QC teams to maintain continuity, productivity, and accuracy in deliverables. This position requires a technically proficient, detail-oriented individual contributor who can make sound technical judgments within established guidelines, work independently in a fastpaced, deadline-driven environment, and communicate effectively with project stakeholders.

Role Type: Independent contractor (fixed-term)

Duration: 3 months

Schedule: Monday - Friday, night shift

Shift Details: Flexible start time (anytime after 8:00 PM local time)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed QC reviews of digital media assets, including video, audio, and subtitles, in accordance with client specifications and internal quality standards.

• Complete QC reports, document findings clearly and accurately, and ensure that issues are properly flagged and categorized.

• Spot-check and validate the accuracy of QC findings and metrics to support overall quality standards.

• Verify issues related to audio/video/subtitle sync, validate HDR and Dolby Vision compliance, and monitor technical parameters using scopes and analyzers.

• Ensure QC operations follow all relevant client and internal specifications for video, audio, subtitle, and security compliance.

• Support QC activities by providing status updates on tasks, issues, and risks.

• Follow established workflows, schedules, and task assignments to help meet delivery SLAs.

• Collaborate with Project Managers across multiple Client Focus Teams by providing clear updates on QC progress, potential issues, and any technical risks that could impact deliveries.

• Participate in client supervised sessions as needed to provide technical QC input and answer questions within your area of expertise, helping represent the QC function professionally.

• Maintain clear, timely communication with QC leadership and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project hand-offs.

• Provide concise activity summaries and project status updates, including documentation of escalations and key technical issues.

• Ensure secure handling of all media assets in strict adherence to company and client security policies and report any suspected security issues immediately

• 2+ years of professional experience in Audio/Video Master QC

• Strong understanding of professional audio/video formats, quality standards, codecs, and specifications.

• Hands-on experience with QC workflows using NLE tools (e.g., Premiere, Resolve, Colorfront Transkoder).

• In-depth knowledge of scopes, analyzers, and playback systems used for broadcast and streaming QC.

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify, document, and communicate complex quality issues.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with both Mac and Windows OS and secure media network environments.

• Experience working in a deadline-driven production environment, coordinating closely with project teams and QC leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with HDR workflows, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

• Working knowledge of IMF and UHD formats, and streaming platform delivery specs.

• Familiarity with Media Asset Management (MAM) and production-tracking systems.

• Experience contributing to SOPs or QC training documentation (e.g., providing technical input, reviewing drafts, or piloting new procedures).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship, veteran, military, or any other legally protected status.

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