Quality Control & Metadata Technician (Video Archive):
We are seeking a methodical and detail-oriented Quality Control & Metadata Technician to support the ongoing digitisation and preservation of our legacy video archive. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and long‑term integrity of our digital assets.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the technical quality of newly digitised video files, validating that they meet preservation standards before the corresponding original tapes are deaccessioned. In parallel, they will transcribe and enrich the associated metadata, often derived from handwritten logs, to improve searchability and contextual understanding of global news footage.
Given the scale of the project, the role requires not only precision but also the ability to work efficiently and maintain high quality within a high‑volume workflow. A solid understanding of world events and geopolitics will help the candidate accurately interpret the content.
About the Role:
In this opportunity as Quality Assurance Engineer, you will:




Quality Control of Digitized Video
Conduct rigorous QC checks on newly digitized video files, ensuring technical accuracy
Flag any issues, anomalies, or missing content and coordinate with the Archive Team for re-digitization.
Meet project throughput targets while maintaining consistent accuracy and attention to detail.
Metadata Transcription & Enrichment
Accurately transcribe handwritten shotlists, labels, and documentation into structured digital metadata fields.
Enrich metadata with correct names, locations, dates, and context to enhance discoverability and search relevance.
Identify key individuals, locations, and events within footage, drawing on a solid understanding of global news, geopolitical history, and current affairs.
Workflow & Documentation
Maintain accurate records of QC outcomes, errors found, and corrections made.
Follow established workflows and contribute to process improv

📌 Quality Control (Bengaluru)
🏢 Thomson Reuters
📍 Bengaluru