Media Manager

Contract Role: Media Manager / Assistant Editor (6-Month Contract)
Pay rate : ***-***/Hour
Location: East Hanover, NJ (or hybrid/Hybrid, 3 Days a week) [br "SCXW120974392 BCX8" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; white-space: pre;"]Organization: *** - Video Production Center of Excellence
Overview
*** is seeking a Media Manager / Assistant Editor to support our internal Video Production Center of Excellence (CoE). This role sits at the intersection of production and post, ensuring that media from shoots is efficiently ingested, organized, and delivered to editorial teams.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is highly organized, and can step into light editing tasks when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Media Management & Workflow
Manage media from shoots, including ingest, logging, organization, and storage
Ensure all media is properly structured, labeled, and accessible for post-production teams
Maintain and organize projects within Frame.io, ensuring clarity and easy navigation
Manage and maintain proxy workflows for efficient remote and collaborative editing
Troubleshoot media issues and ensure rapid turnaround for editorial needs
Archive & Migration
Oversee and manage the existing OHS media archive
Lead efforts to migrate media assets into *** systems and infrastructure
Ensure data integrity, organization, and accessibility throughout migration
Editorial Support
Quickly locate and deliver requested footage to editors and producers
Create stringouts and selects for internal and stakeholder review
Support editorial teams by preparing project files and media packages
Light Editing & Graphics
Perform basic, time-sensitive edits as needed
Create simple 2D graphics and titles for internal or quick-turn content
Assist editors with overflow work to keep timelines on track
Qualifications
~3 years of experience in media management, assistant editing, or post-production support
Strong understanding of video file formats, codecs, and media workflows
Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar NLE); After Effects/basic motion a plus
Familiarity with Frame.io or similar media review platforms
Experience managing large volumes of media and organizing projects across teams
Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly under tight deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Contract Details
Initial 6-month contract (with potential for extension based on business needs)