Technician, Technical Operations Dolby Laboratories
Burbank, CA

Job Description

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you'll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We're big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.

Dolby's Technical Operations Group promotes and provides services to support Dolby's content formats. This includes the creation of content in-house and assisting the industry to establish efficient workflows to create and distribute Dolby enabled content. Dolby also operates two Los Angeles area screening rooms where filmmakers and industry professionals can create and showcase their work.

The role has two primary areas of focus. 1) Auxiliary operator for LA based screening rooms (the Larry Umlang Theatre in Burbank and the Vine Theatre in Hollywood. 2) Creation and QC of DCP content (Dolby Atmos and/or Dolby Vision)

NOTE: This role is primarily scheduled as a second shift (3pm-11pm).

MAIN DUTIES:

Screening Room

* Operate screening room(s) for various playback rentals, events, QCs, mixes and tests
* Interact with clients for technical guidance as it relates to their use of the room
* Assist in the maintenance of the technical infrastructure to ensure minimum of downtime and efficient running of systems. Liaise with suppliers and support service providers as required.

Mastering and Distribution

* Encode and package supplied content ready for D-cinema distribution
* QCs of content created by Dolby
* Replicate and deliver finished content via physical or electronic means
* Provide KDM generation and delivery as required

Customer Support

* Carry out playback support for content which Dolby has created, or in which Dolby has a vested interest for successful playback

Projects

* On an adhoc basis, help define technical projects, monitor them and bring them to a satisfactory conclusion.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required by management

GUIDELINES - (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

Knowledge:

* Bachelor's Degree or relevant audio/video industry experience.
* A technical understanding of Digital Cinema and accompanying workflows is essential.
* A technical understanding of audio/video hardware & software systems is important.

Skills:

* Good communication skills with both internal and external contacts is essential.

Abilities:

* During high volume workload periods, the role will require the ability to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines and manage workflows accordingly.

Personal Attributes:

* Demonstrate the ability to have attention to detail, including when working under pressure.
* Able to manage workload within specified deadlines.

PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS:

On occasions overtime

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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