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With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest.

As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation.

Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary.

Job Description:

About the Role

IMAX is looking for a Mastering Technician to join our growing Feature Mastering team. The schedule for the role is Tuesday – Saturday, 02:00 pm – 11:00 pm, PT, fully in-person at our Playa Vista office. We’re searching for someone who can master and quality check the Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs) that are distributed to IMAX theaters worldwide, including anything from the original version DCP that is distributed domestically to dubbed and subtitle DCPs which are distributed to IMAX’s many international markets. Our team masters on average a few hundred unique DCPs a month, so someone familiar with a similarly paced environment will have the most success in the position.

What You’ll Do:

• Mastering DCPs and their localized subtitled or dubbed versions for both domestic and international markets

• Perform quality checks on mastered DCPs to ensure they have all required elements and uphold the IMAX standard, including subtitles, dubbed audio, accessibility tracks, or localized picture

• Support our KDM and Customer Service department during weekend shifts and during the week as needed by fielding emails and phone calls, distributing KDMs, and assisting in the troubleshooting and resolution of KDM and DCP related issues experienced at any of IMAX’s theaters worldwide

What You’ll Need:

• Experience and understanding of Quality Control to detect variations from IMAX’s high quality and industry standards

• Ability to manage, consolidate, and prioritize a large amount of data

• Comfortability with a flexible schedule, overtime when necessary, weekend availability, and sometimes holiday availability

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with post-production environments, including the DI (digital intermediate) process including video editing, video compression & container formats, theatrical aspect ratios, and coloring, as well as basic knowledge of audio workflows and data management

• Customer service skills with the ability to work with studio or theater clients to resolve any emergency KDM or DCP issues

• Experience with digital cinema mastering is a plus

• Experience with Linux, Bash & shell scripting, or Python is also a plus

• Experience with the SMPTE 428-7 subtitle standard is a plus

Compensation:

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.