Data Technician

Position Title: Data Technician

Reports To: Data Lead

Location: Pune

Company3/Method Studios, Inc. (CO3-Method) is a global leader in post-production, media entertainment services, and visual effects company for film, video and online content, from capture to consumption. Co3-Method has been the trusted partner for the past two decades for the world’s most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in production, post-production, dailies, color, visual effects, and workflow management, utilizing the most cutting-edge digital solution-based technologies. Co3-Method is a robust global operation with locations in Los Angeles, New York and around the globe. The company is made up of nearly 4000 of the most talented, highly honored and recognized artists and industry veterans worldwide. For more information, please visit www.company3.com and www.methodstudios.com

Job Purpose: Company 3/Method Inc is seeking a Data Technician must have a thorough knowledge of computer software and hardware and a variety of internet applications, networks and operating systems. The ideal candidate will also have great troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail. The goal is to build and maintain updated and efficient computer systems and networks to optimize the role of technology on business sustainability.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Create and maintain descriptive, technical, and structural metadata for digital content.
• Process incoming client-supplied content and outgoing work deliveries to keep the data flow moving efficiently.
• Maintain a current and accurate understanding of all work-in-progress in the production and delivery areas to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of content.
• Manage Hard Drive, FTP, Aspera, Signiant and Smartjog delivery mechanisms.
• Ensure completed service orders are processed and forwarded for invoicing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues and perform root cause analysis
• Maintain a positive team relationship through both written and verbal communication, as well as accurately fulfilling needs and resolving problems accurately, on time, with high quality standards and a positive attitude
• Engage in on-going training programs as necessary.
• Complete additional duties as required.

Requirements
• Proven experience as IT Technician or relevant position
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication ability
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• In depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks
• Good knowledge of internet security and data privacy principles
• Degree in Computer Science, engineering or relevant field
• Certification as IT Technician will be an advantage (e.g. CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional