Conform and Colour Assistant
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery!
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we believe in creating the stuff dreams are made of. This isn’t just about wizards, dragons, and superheroes; it’s about the incredible storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring our iconic content and beloved brands to life.
Join a team of brilliant creatives and technology trailblazers from around the globe. Here, you’ll find career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. At WBD, you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive!
Your New Role...
As a Conform & Colour Assistant, you will be an essential part of the finishing process for premium film and television projects. Collaborating with talented colourists and artists, you’ll help transform raw footage into stunning final deliverables in a fast-paced, high-end post-production environment. If you’re passionate about colour grading and the technical craft behind breathtaking visuals, this is your chance to shine!
Your Role Accountabilities:
- Manage incoming and outgoing data, ensuring smooth backup, archiving, and restoration of projects.
- Utilize your knowledge of editorial practices and systems (e.g., Avid, ISIS, FCP, Premiere Pro) for basic tasks like digitizing and syncing rushes.
- Set up projects for colourists within the Baselight system and assist with exporting and rendering.
- Establish transcoding templates and perform transcoding tasks as needed.
- Provide front-line technical support for the colourist team, ensuring all video and audio systems are functioning optimally.
- Conduct quality checks on masters and master files, looking for both technical and subjective image artefacts.
- Troubleshoot workflows and recommend improvements for efficiency.
- Understand tapeless workflows from camera to final delivery, including knowledge of digital cameras and colour management.
- Interact with the Alfred automated system to complete tasks and troubleshoot issues.
Qualifications & Experiences:
- Extensive experience as a Baselight operator in a high-end facility.
- Proficiency with Resolve, Avid Media Composer, FCP, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Good knowledge of Flame and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Intermediate IT skills, preferably with strong Linux knowledge.
- Exposure to high-end Television Drama and Feature Projects.
- Familiarity with digitizing, transcoding, logging, syncing, and grouping.
- Experience with EDLs, OMF/AAF, and various QuickTime codecs.
- Understanding of frame rates, formats, and codecs.
- Familiarity with Conditions of Service, Contract of Employment, and Health and Safety regulations.
Working Conditions:
This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days will be carried out at the workplace. WBD reserves the right to adjust this working agreement as necessary for business needs, with reasonable notice.
How We Get Things Done...
Our guiding principles are the core values that shape how we operate. We encourage you to explore these values and see how they resonate with you. We look forward to discussing them during your interview!
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider qualified candidates based on merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability, or any other protected category.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and require adjustments during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions on submitting your request.
