Scott McAfee

Owned and managed end-to-end localization workflows for global media servicing, including trailers, promos, and social video content across 30+ languages and multiple platforms. Designed and implemented mastering workflows, increasing on-time delivery to 98% and reducing QC rejections to under 4%. Directed vendor QC reviews and implemented RCA/preventative action processes, improving first-pass QC success by 15% and ensured SLA compliance. Produced weekly leadership reports for senior management, providing actionable metrics on delivery performance, vendor SLAs, and workflow efficiency. Mentored and supervised production teams of 20+, developing talent, setting performance expectations, and fostering professional growth. Partnered with clients and internal teams to manage exceptional title workflows, resolving complex mastering and localization challenges under accelerated timelines. Coordinated motion graphics localization with internal and vendor teams, producing multi-language graphics (including non-Latin character sets) for AV assets in 30+ languages. Integrated tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Vantage, and Transkoder into localization workflows, enabling faster, more scalable delivery.

I lead other A/V QC operators to review digital files before delivery to online streaming platforms

I review digital files before delivery to online streaming platforms

Streamlined production teams to simplify workflows resulting in a 20% reduction in delivery times, acting as a crucial liaison between media production and client departments. Oversaw vendor-delivered assets, reviewing QC reports and aligning corrective actions with SLA expectations to improve reliability and timeliness. Partnered with clients and internal stakeholders to manage complex and exception-based title workflows, ensuring high-profile content meets delivery and localization requirements under strict deadlines. Established and led a media technician team in the Philippines, reducing labor costs by 90% while maintaining quality standards. Developed secure media workflows ensuring compliance with studio security protocols and studio guidelines. Oversaw multi-platform delivery (OTT, broadcast and streaming formats), ensuring compliance with evolving technical mastering requirements. Acted as liaison between production, engineering, and client teams, aligning operations with campaign and distribution needs.

Led a team of QC operators, authored procedural documentation, and trained new hires, reducing errors and improving QC efficiency. Built and conducted training at SDI Media’s Philippines media hub, enabling workforce expansion in a cost-effective region. Applied AV finishing best practices for audio, HD and multi-codec deliveries, ensuring compliance with broadcast and OTT standards.

Transcoded, logged clips, laid down strips, syncing, story editing, music logging and other post-production functions