Analyst, Spec Adherence

About the position

AMC Global Media is seeking an Analyst, Spec Adherence to join its Media Operations & Engineering team in New York, NY. The role works across QC, Acquisitions, Media Prep, and Supply Chain teams to evaluate media assets against specifications, monitor and resolve quality issues, and ensure corrected or redelivered files address previously identified concerns. The analyst reviews QC reports at high volume, communicates emerging evaluation patterns and criteria, and decides whether to accept or reject media assets. The position is based in the office, with flexibility to work from home one day per week.

Responsibilities

  • Liaise with QC, Acquisitions, and Media Prep teams to help ensure best practices are followed across teams.
  • Report, track, troubleshoot, and escalate media evaluation patterns and newly identified rejection or acceptance criteria.
  • Work with the QC team to clarify reported issues and make informed decisions.
  • Track and confirm that redelivered or repaired files are received and address the concerns identified during initial evaluation.
  • Review and evaluate QC reports accurately and with sound judgment, including at high volumes.
  • Accept or reject media assets based on QC report evaluations and adherence to specifications.
  • Request supplier redeliveries or file and collateral conformance or repair from Media Prep or Supply Chain as needed.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in media linear broadcast or non-linear distribution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications or media.
  • Proven success evaluating media assets.
  • Ability to incorporate new tools and best practices for a media team.
  • Collaborative approach and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of media industry terminology, file types, codecs, and collateral types.
  • Experience with screening tools such as GLIM or Media Central.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Wellness program.
  • Life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption services.
  • Other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Flexibility to work from home one day per week.
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