Imaging TechnicianJob Number 4184BR
Job Title Imaging Technician
Business Segment Film
Sub-Business Film
Function Marketing
About Us NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.
Career Level Entry-Level
City Universal City
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces California
Country United States
Responsibilities Role Summary:
The Imaging Technician is responsible for processing and naming all digital files, both photography and design, for later ingestion into digital archive.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Review, prepare, and upload assorted marketing images, artwork and documents
* Make color, exposure, white balance and other corrections to RAW files provided
* Perform basic pre-press procedures using Quark, Adobe, and other Graphics Applications
* Create color-accurate JPG previews of all files
* Rename incoming assets according to Universal's naming conventions
* Re-link all renamed Quark support elements
* Convert RAW files from all camera manufactures (NEF, CRW, CR2, Phase One) to appropriate file formats for reuse (JPG, TIF, DNG)
* Using supplied job ticket information, provide required metadata for all assets prepared by Digital Assets Department
* Operate scanning equipment
* Maintain accurate records of work time and time required for each project
* Check all assets according to department Q/A procedures
* Maintain job logs and develop and/or contribute to progress reports
Qualifications/Requirements Basic Qualifications:
* 1 year of experience in using most current version of the following applications: PhotoShop, Bridge, Lightroom, Illustrator, Quark Xpress, and Freehand
* 1 year of experience with current Windows and Apple Macintosh computers, operating systems and software
* At least 1 year of experience working in a pre-press environment
* Understanding of art design, finishing, separation, pre-press, proofing and printing processes, including trapping and touchplate information
* Understanding of photography, layout, and mechanical file formats
* Understanding of color theory and proper handling of photographic materials
* Experience digitizing, handling, and preparing photographic images
* Experience operating flatbed and 35mm film scanners
Eligibility Requirements:
* Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through to be considered.
* Work overtime and on weekends with short notice
* Must be willing to work in Universal City
* Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
* Must be 18 years or older
* Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics
* Good communication skills
* Comfort with computers and willingness to adapt to changing technologies
* Strong attention to detail, especially visual information
* Ability to deliver excellent customer service
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and security
* Ability to follow detailed instructions
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
* Ability to discern issues requiring independent action from those that should be brought to management
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