Freelance Quality Control Technician, Audio Description

Job

Description

Audio Description Quality Control Technician – Freelance

Position Summary

We currently have openings for project-based Quality Control Technician for Audio Description. This position is remote, and projects will be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Main Duties

• Listen to recorded Audio Description (AD), comparing the content of the AD to the video in order to ensure that the narration is accurate, as well as check the narration for any misreading of the AD script, audio glitches, or additional noises.
• Use designated QC reports and other documentation to verify compliance of Deluxe product to client specifications regarding content, legal, and technical specs.
• Follow department protocols for applying changes to the AD script
• Adjust AD script, as needed, to provide a better template for pronunciations and performance by AD narrator.
• Duties require a keen eye for recognizing important details in the program that need to be conveyed to visually impaired people, along with a methodical, accurate, and detail-oriented approach to monitoring audio, video, and any onscreen text.
• Must be able to work in several client and/or company-specific platforms for AD script writing, recording, and or QC.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, experience, and skill set:

• Audio Description experience, a plus.
• 2-4 years proofreading, copyediting, and/or copywriting experience preferred, but not required.
• Education and/or strong interest in film and television.
• A fundamental understanding of audio, video, PC, Mac, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be able to troubleshoot quality control issues.
• Must be organized, diligent, and detail oriented.
• Possess solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Duties require an accurate and methodical approach to the QC process, as well as a very focused and detailed attention to audio quality and writing content.
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced, small team environment with hard deadlines.
• Ability to make frequent "subjective" decisions as part of their daily function (e.g. determining the "severity rating" for quality defects, determining which defects are acceptable, etc.)

About the Company

Deluxe, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video and online content.  Since 1915, Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the world’s most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in post-production, distribution, asset and workflow management, and cloud-based technologies.

With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, Deluxe works with the most talented individuals, developers, and industry veterans worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com.

Freelance Audio Description Quality Control Technicians are compensated per program minute, with rates varying by project type. QC Technicians can earn up to $4 per program minute, depending on the nature of the content and assignment.