Media Asset Manager

The Media Asset Manager plays a critical role in the daily operations of Leading The Ways television production department ensuring editors have seamless access to the media assets they need archival systems are maintained with precision and the shared production environment remains stable and organized. LTW produces and broadcasts a national television program every week reaching audiences across six continents in 28 languages. Sustaining that level of output requires someone with a deep commitment to process an exceptional eye for detail and a genuine appreciation for the discipline of media management. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise to work that matters supporting a broadcast operation that rivals any major network in service of a global ministry mission.

Key responsibilities of the Media Asset Manager include but are not limited to:

• Work primarily within Avid Interplay CatDV and the server environment as the central platforms for daily media management
• Preserve catalog and archive hundreds of terabytes of footage to LTO tapes (LTO8 Spectra robot); monitor and maintain space across all TV-related drives to ensure system stability and accommodate ongoing ingest needs
• Ingest allocate restore and deliver media assets from recordings trips and archived sources to editors in a timely manner with prioritization based on production need
• Sync and pass sequences and projects to the appropriate team members in support of active production workflows
• Maintain a searchable index logical folder structure strict naming conventions and metadata procedures for all content across LTO tapes external hard drives cloud storage and the off-site Iron Mountain library
• Troubleshoot content retrieval archival and system performance issues; serve as the keeper of the shared media environment so 10-12 editors can work without delay or disruption
• Catalog sequence and administer media through CatDV; oversee external hard drive usage and manage project archives within Basecamp
• Track assess and oversee all active projects; maintain up-to-date editor project lists and deliver weekly reports on every piece in motion
• Build maintain and troubleshoot TV workflows in Telestream Vantage; actively develop new ways to automate current processes and research and evaluate emerging and value-added storage solutions including cloud storage and LTO tape
• Consult with leadership on asset management storage budgeting and capacity decisions; administer and update media file delivery across all online ministry portals including YouTube website and phone app
• Steward an expanding archival operation including the active procurement and management of LTO tapes to secure assets free active storage and sustain the weekly production and national broadcast of LTWs television program
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
   

Qualifications :

• 5-15 years of background in media management media administration or a closely related role within a professional media environment; broadcast television or creative production agency background strongly preferred; nonprofit media background alone is not sufficient
• Hands-on proficiency with Avid Interplay Avid Media Composer Adobe Premiere Da Vinci Resolve CatDV or similar asset management system and Telestream Vantage or similar workflow automation tools
• Demonstrated track record archiving large volumes of media to LTO tape (LTO8 preferred) within complex server and shared storage environments including supporting a shared workspace with multiple simultaneous users; this role directly serves 10-12 editors working concurrently in a shared system
• Proven aptitude to develop and enforce naming conventions metadata standards and folder structures across a team and throughout the full production workflow
• Genuine enjoyment of and demonstrated capacity to thrive in a role built around repetitive process-driven detail-intensive tasks; this is the single most important personality requirement for success in this role
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate seamlessly across editors production managers and leadership; hands-on proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools (Basecamp or similar)
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment driven by weekly broadcast production deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct background at a television station broadcast or news network or creative production agency (e.g. Brand Apart PulseSppark 22 Squared or agencies producing work for major brands)
• Familiarity with off-site storage management including Iron Mountain or similar archival facilities
• Working knowledge of Spectra robot or similar automated tape library systems
• Track record managing media delivery to digital ministry or broadcast portals (YouTube websites apps)
• Comfort with cloud storage solutions and emerging storage technologies
• Proven ability to consult leadership on asset management strategy and storage budgeting decisions
• Demonstrated aptitude for workflow automation and process improvement within a media environment
• Proficiency with Smugmug or similar photo and gallery management platforms
• No specific degree required; proven competency and relevant hands-on experience are the primary criteria; a degree or certification in media production digital media management broadcasting or a related field is a plus where accompanied by a verifiable track record

Desired Characteristics of Applicants

When LTW reviews applicants for an open position we look for certain characteristics we believe are important to maximizing the ministry of LTW and fully utilizing the spiritual gifts and talents as individuals.

• Christian.  We believe that to contribute to our mission it is essential that a person maintain a vibrant Christian faith.
• Called.  Work at LTW is not just another job; it is the work of God and an employee should sense the call of God on his or her life work within the ministry.
• Competent.  In addition to being a Christian and having a sense of calling a person must be fully competent to perform all the duties of the position.
• Committed.  Because of LTWs high standards and its belief in good stewardship it is essential that all employees manifest a high level of commitment to their job responsibilities and the ministry as a whole.
   

Additional Information :

Compensation at Leading The Way includes:

• Salary
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Group term life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• After one year eligibility to participate in 403(b) retirement plancurrently LTW contributes 9% of salary to plan and matches a portion of employee contributions
• Vacation holiday personal and sick pay

Leading The Ways employees come from a broad range of church backgrounds. Nevertheless employees are expected to be a member in good standing of a church whose doctrinal convictions and statement of faith are not in conflict with LTWs. To make sure everyone understands our theological foundations we require that all employees subscribe to LTWs Statement of Faith avoid public statements conflicting with the Statement of Faith and seek to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith. 

Leading The Way is both an equal-opportunity employer and a Christian nonprofit religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race color ancestry national origin age sex marital status parental status or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual. The status of LTW as an equal-opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment which is central to our stated religious purpose and day-to-day operations.

This job posting is being managed by Forrest Johnson Recruiting on behalf of Leading The Way.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time