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  • Posted: Jul 16, 2021
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • MultiChoice South Africa's activities involve the operation of Pay-Television and internet subscriber platforms. The MultiChoice South Africa group includes the digital satellite Pay-Television business ("DStv"), which has been in operation since 1995. Other businesses in the group are; M-Net (delivers thematic channels and exclusive content to DSt...
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    Hearing Impaired Subtitle Creator

    Purpose of the Position:

    • To create closed captions (hearing impaired subtitles) for identified content
    • Apply full script quality control, identify spelling, grammar mistakes, subtitle timing and presentation on the closed caption, to ensure that all these elements adhere to MultiChoice’s technical standard.
    • To effectively manage quick turn-around of all local and international content received

    Key Performance Objectives

    Tasks

    Hearing Impaired Subtitle Creation and Script Quality Control                                                                                                                  

    • Ensure media processed is compliant with European Broadcast Union (EBU) Subtitle (STL) standard for various platforms                                                                                         
    • Confirm media and import media to Vantage for broadcast                                                                                                                                   
    • Ensure that the supplied script is condensed into words that still convey the meaning of the conversation to the viewer
    • Time each caption accurately as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
    • Source and request broadcast script (from Traffic)
    • Effective reporting on issues identified during the creation and validation process

     

    • Meet on time delivery for all content delivered on Catch up, Over The Top (OTT) and Showmax
    • Communicate any issues to the technical/content teams with regards to delays that might impact delivery
    • Provide effective reports on technical issues to relevant engineering teams
    • Effective storage of completed STLs                                                                                                          

    Daily handover reporting

    • Ensure that a report, covering all issues, is submitted to the rest of the teams at the end of the shift
    • Update daily output sheets on the Sharedrive or relevant documentation platform
    • Highlight files that are work-in-progress and need to be handed over
    • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives            

    Minimum formal qualifications:

    • Diploma in Broadcasting /Media Studies/Video Editing Or equivalent
    • Product specific training: Caption Maker, WinCaps and Subtitle Edit (preferred)

    Experience

    • A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in broadcast and subtitle editing software
    • A solid understanding of different digital video and audio formats
    • Knowledge of the broadcast value chain, and experience in MultiChoice’s delivery process
    • Ability to develop and maintain clear and understandable reports
    • An understanding of MultiChoice systems such as Synergy, Elemental, Ardome, VizOne, VizConnect, CDN, CMS ,NVP, Cybertron, IXS and Vantage would be an advantage

    Technical Competencies

    • Ability to work under pressure and changing deadlines
    • High level of English comprehension and grammar skill
    • High level of technical writing skills
    • Understanding of storytelling through the medium of content
    • Passion for TV content
    • Tech Savvy
    • Very comfortable with various computer software products
    • Understand broadcast value Chain
    • Professional interaction with Client and Customer
    • Priority setting, sourcing and aggregation of content
    • Adhering to Incident management processes
    • Clear reporting
    • Workload/Workflow Management

    Behavioural Competencies

    • Problem Solving
    • Calm, relaxed, focused demeanour
    • Results Oriented
    • Good Attention to Detail
    • Time Management
    • Planning & Organising
    • Resilience
    • Ability to generate ideas
    • Must be dedicated and professional
    • Must be self-motivated and have creative spirit      

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to MultiChoice on multichoice.taleo.net to apply

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