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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. OVERVIEW Reporting to the Manager of Contextual Metadata Governance, this role performs the task of screening content and placement of ad break marker queues for Warner Brothers Discovery Ad-Based Video On-Demand content. This position will work closely with the AVOD Conditioning team on the requirements for the identification of marker placement. Working in WBD's video asset annotation management system, the conditioner will identify and mark breaks in adherence with process guidelines & requirements. The conditioner will be responsible for strict volume completion deadlines while maintaining high standards for accuracy, content aesthetics and viewer experience. Key Responsibilities Using the asset & annotation management tool and process guidelines, the indexer will need to screen video content efficiently, placing markers for commercial breaks with an eye for story continuity, visual aesthetics and brand safety. Attend meetings, working closely with AVOD leads to review conditioning status and deliver feedback. Show a deep understanding of the conditioning processes and verify/solve/report discrepancies that may affect downstream tasks. Perform content marker analysis quality control while identifying issues and suggested improved marker placement. Report on process and system workflows for possible improvements. Qualifications Accredited Bachelor's degree in Communications, Information Science or equivalent working experience 3+ experience in broadcast television operations or streaming platforms Strong proficiency reading and writing in English Working knowledge of media asset management systems and technical metadata workflows Working Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing systems Working knowledge of metadata and media driven processes Working knowledge of professional video formats and standards Strong problem solving and analytical skills Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment Ability to collaborate with internal teams to proactively develop solutions Flexibility to work partial evenings, weekends and holidays where needed Formal training or experience in broadcast technology, technical processes, content quality control or format editing Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and media management software Knowledge of OTT platforms advantageous How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request. Show more Show less
