Overview
Hogarth is the Global Content Production Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth delivers relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media. Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts combines creative, production, and innovation to help clients navigate today’s evolving content experience.
WPP is the creative transformation company. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore. WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with capabilities in AI, data and technology, and a large client base including many Fortune Global 500 companies. We foster a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning and provide exciting career opportunities to help people grow.
We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. We’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
What does a Senior MCR Operator do at Hogarth?
This role requires an understanding of all technological aspects of the production chain, from consultation, camera origination, to transfers and data integrity, with a focus on QC and delivery. The operator liaises between production and post teams to ensure processes and workflows are followed, delivering work efficiently and to the highest standard.
Responsibilities
* Ingest, QC & delivery of content for broadcast, cinema, social and digital platforms
* Liaise with production and post to manage upcoming workflows, rushes from shoots, edit preps, conforms and project collects
* Assist Editors with tasks such as syncing footage/audio for offline edit
* Encode/Transcode files to specification
* QC of supplied edit and graphics projects to determine suitability for production
* Create standards conversions using Alchemist
* Overall responsibility for the technical quality of files created for distribution
* Manage the life cycle of assets from ingestion to archiving; maintain and curate the production server library
Ensure our global way of working is followed and a high level of output is maintained.
Reporting lines and key stakeholders
The role supports the Head of MCR and MCR Supervisor in all operations within the MCR department across Creative Content and Adaption.
Requirements
* Previous experience in an MCR capacity in a post-production facility and/or agency
* Strong knowledge of broadcast QC, delivery specifications and DAM/MAM solutions
* Excellent understanding of compression, codecs, formats, and deliverables
* Excellent social platform knowledge from creative best practice to latest updates on formats and specs across multiple platforms
* Working knowledge of Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop
* Working knowledge of Davinci Resolve for prepping assets for edit and grade
* Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
* Understanding of camera codecs, rushes ingest and workflow
* On-set experience as a DIT is advantageous
* Ability to adapt to new methods and technology advances, including AI and automation
* Strong time management and multitasking abilities
* Positive attitude toward problem solving and tight deadlines
* Ability to support junior team members when required
* Willingness to work on a shift rotation and occasional out-of-hours/location-based support
The Package
* 25 days holiday
* Private Medical Care (Bupa)
* Life Assurance – four times annual salary
* Pension Scheme – Company contribution matched as follows:
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* An extra day leave on your Birthday
* Employee Assistance Programme
* WPP Group Discounts
* Travel Season Ticket Loan
* Mortgage Advice – In partnership with Charles Cameron and Associate
* 1 Volunteering day per year
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Our Hogarth Values:
Hands on We are practical and collaborative, delivering high-quality results with energy and accountability.
Honesty We value direct communication and trust.
Heart & Soul We bring passion and pride to our craft. Happy Family We create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
Hungry We stay curious, question, and learn.
Inclusion and Impact
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone belongs and has the same opportunities to progress.
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