Analyst, Spec Adherence

Job Description

AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world.

We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV and We TV; and film distribution labels Independent Film Company and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, our in-house studio, production, and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and AMC Networks International, our international programming business.

We are currently seeking a Analyst, Spec Adherence to join our Media Operations & Engineering team in our New York, NY location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate:

• Liaise with the QC, Acquisitions and Media Prep teams to ensure best practices are being used across teams. .
• Report, track, troubleshoot, and escalate any media evaluation patterns, or newly identified rejection/acceptance criteria.
• Work with the QC team to get any clarifications on reported issues to make best informed decisions.

Evaluate:

• Track and confirm that any redelivered or fixed files after initial evaluation failures are received and properly address original concerns.
• Comprehend and evaluate QC reports at high volumes with accuracy and good judgment.

Decide:

• Accept or reject media assets based on QC report evaluation and spec adherence.
• Request supplier redeliveries or Media Prep team or Supply Chain team file conformance and collateral repair as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

Required

• 3+ years of Media Linear Broadcast or Non-Linear distribution experience a must. 
• Bachelor’s degree in either communications or media.
• Proven success evaluating media assets.
• Ability to incorporate new tools and best practices for a media team.
• Collaborator and problem solver.
• Knowledge in media industry lingo, filetypes, codecs, and collateral types.
• Experience in screening tools like GLIM or Media Central.

Preferred:

• Microsoft Office suite and Copilot skills.
• Quality Control experience in the media landscape.

The base compensation for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Global Media values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.