Junior Media Technician

At EIKON, we believe people do their best in a supportive, innovative and collaborative environment. Where communication is key, people care and take pride in what they do and how they do it. If you support these values, have a love for Film & TV and want to be part of a globally successful, culture driven team, then please read on.

Who We Are

EIKON Group are a fast-growing worldwide digital mastering, localisation, and technology business, servicing the film and television industry for worldwide feature releases, episodic content, and full trailer marketing campaigns. EIKON service all the Hollywood studios and many other major content owners. With facilities in London, Los Angeles & Sydney, EIKON have a reputation for excellence, experience, and innovation, above and beyond all others in their field.

The Mastering department has been a fundamental part of EIKON’s growth and success, and we need dedicated, driven and enthusiastic individuals to ensure our success continues. You’ll be proactive, organised and ready to learn, and we’ll ensure that you’re provided with the knowledge and guidance to deliver to EIKON’s impeccably high standards.

The Role

As a Junior Media Technician, you will be primarily responsible for the creation (mastering) and QC assessment of digital cinema packages (DCPs) of features and episodic content from major studios and OTT clients. Full training will be provided, and it will include:

• Mastering of subtitled, dubbed & original versions of DCPs.
• DCP integrity checks and validation.
• Theatrical QC of DCPs, evaluating the overall integrity and quality of the content and ensuring picture, audio and subtitles are correct and adhere to industry standards and studio specifications.
• Creation of QC Reports, listing and detailing the technical quality and content consistency of all files.
• Usage of hardware and software tools, such as DVS Clipster, Transkoder, Eikon’s project management and mastering systems and digital cinema projectors & servers.
• Basic troubleshooting.
• Liaising with the account managers and other internal departments, to ensure the transition of work through the building and be able to meet delivery deadlines.
• Perform other related tasks as and when necessary.

Skills and Attributes

As this is an entry-level position, relevant experience within a digital cinema mastering environment would be beneficial, but is not essential, since comprehensive training and full support will be provided. What is essential is your desire to learn, a positive attitude to hard work, and the motivation to grow into a key member of the Mastering department. It’s also critical that you have a flexible and proactive approach to meeting tight deadlines.

Beneficial experience may include:

• Basic knowledge of picture, audio and subtitle file formats.
• Basic knowledge of aspect ratios, resolutions, frame rates, colour spaces & audio configurations.
• QC Experience.
• Familiarity with timeline-based editing tools.
• Tech-Savvy: Standard office tools (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with languages is a plus.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information.
• Problem solver and multitasker.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Educational Background

Degree or equivalent qualification in Media Production, Film, or a related field (preferred but not essential with relevant experience).

Further Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Working Hours: This position is part of a 5 / 2 dayshift pattern that alternates every week (12 hours per shift with one hour lunch break, 9am – 9pm) which includes weekends and public holidays.
• Location: On-site, Soho, London

Annual leave, Company pension, Company events, Cycle to Work Scheme & Designated bike area, Free office snacks & drinks, Supplemental training opportunities, Health related vouchers, Working on high-profile projects in the Film & TV industry.