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Media Transfer Operator

Chennai, India

We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

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Role

We are looking for multiple Media Transfer Operators to work in the Chennai Global Delivery Centre. The Chennai GDC is a strategically important large-scale production hub that services all our Global hubs.  

Responsibilities: 

The Media Transfer department is responsible for the quality control of broadcast assets across ingest and delivery. Central to this is the QC of both incoming video & audio assets to be used by our editors and VFX teams, and the QC of finished TV commercials before delivery to play-out partners and Broadcasters.    

 The role of the Media Transfer Operator is to ensure work being delivered for either client approval or broadcast is delivered to specific requirements and is timely. 

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in broadcast QC and delivery, and a strong working knowledge of standard video codecs & formats, encoding, standards conversions and file delivery. Experience in uploading/downloading assets from/to DAM sites or Cloud Portals is preferred. A working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects is also required. 

  • Ingest QC / Output QC & delivery encodes of TV commercials for broadcast 
  • Monitor Scope, Waveform & Audio Meters to ensure required specifications. 
  • QC of Premiere & After Effects projects to determine completeness and suitability for adaptation 
  • Encoding/Transcoding files using Adobe Media Encoder to international delivery specifications. 
  • Resolution, Aspect Ratio and Standards Conversions using optimum settings. 
  • Overall responsibility for the technical quality of files and the appropriateness of the standards, created for distribution 

Qualifications: 

  • Strong experience in an MCR capacity in a post-production facility and/or agency 
  • Strong knowledge of broadcast QC and international delivery specifications  
  • Excellent understanding of compression codecs, formats and deliverables 
  • Basic I/O management in Adobe software, especially Premiere Pro and After Effects.  
  • Able to adapt to new working methods, technology advances and able to switch between multiple methods for multiple clients. 
  • Strong and Consistent attention to detail is highly essential 
  • Excellent time management skills and multitasking abilities  
  • Positive attitude towards problem solving and tight deadlines 

 

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Why work here: 
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment. 


Inclusion and Impact 
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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