Dailies Operator

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.

Department Overview:

The position is based at Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, which provides sound and picture post production as well as Dailies services for feature films and television. WBDLL comprises of comprehensive facilities including Sound Re-Recording and ADR stages, Grading Theatres, Preview Theatres and a full complement of highly-equipped supporting departments in addition to cutting rooms and a bar/café based in the heart of Soho and at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.

Primary Purpose of the Job:

A member of the Dailies Department which is responsible for all production media management including capture, processing, delivery and review services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ingest and verify footage from a variety of sources e.g. camera cards
• Accurately log metadata including scene and take information
• Sync original audio to video files
• Apply LUTs and CDLs as per workflow
• Apply correct framing and formats
• QC footage, noting any discrepancies and escalate issues where appropriate
• Generate deliverables for Editorial and Production
• Generation of reports and distributing to clients
• Creation of LTO archives

Skills Required:

• Knowledge and understanding of camera formats, framing and framerates.
• Experience using dailies / editorial software including Avid Media Composer and Filmlight Daylight preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Some knowledge/experience of data I/O and media management preferred
• Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot issues effectively
• Highly motivated with ability to work alone or part of a team
• Proficient user of Mac and/or Linux Operating systems

Education/Qualifications required:

Working pattern:

Ability to work various shifts including a majority of night shifts

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.

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