Media Asset Manager

Media Asset ManagerThe Media Asset Manager plays a critical role in the daily operations of Leading The Way's 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 managementPreserve, 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 needsIngest, allocate, restore, and deliver media assets from recordings, trips, and archived sources to editors in a timely manner, with prioritization based on production needSync and pass sequences and projects to the appropriate team members in support of active production workflowsMaintain 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 libraryTroubleshoot 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 disruptionCatalog, sequence, and administer media through CatDV; oversee external hard drive usage and manage project archives within BasecampTrack, assess, and oversee all active projects; maintain up-to-date editor project lists and deliver weekly reports on every piece in motionBuild, 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 tapeConsult 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 appSteward 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 LTW's television programPerform other duties as assigned by supervisorQualifications include: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 sufficientHands-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 toolsDemonstrated 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 systemProven aptitude to develop and enforce naming conventions, metadata standards, and folder structures across a team and throughout the full production workflowGenuine 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 roleExceptional 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 deadlinesPreferred qualifications include: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 facilitiesWorking knowledge of Spectra robot or similar automated tape library systemsTrack record managing media delivery to digital ministry or broadcast portals (YouTube, websites, apps)Comfort with cloud storage solutions and emerging storage technologiesProven ability to consult leadership on asset management strategy and storage budgeting decisionsDemonstrated aptitude for workflow automation and process improvement within a media environmentProficiency with Smugmug or similar photo and gallery management platformsNo 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 recordDesired characteristics of applicants include: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 LTW's 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.Compensation at Leading The Way includes:SalaryMedical, dental, and vision insuranceGroup term life insuranceLong-term disability insuranceAfter one year, eligibility to participate in 403(b) retirement plan—currently LTW contributes 9% of salary to plan and matches a portion of employee contributionsVacation, holiday, personal, and sick payLeading The Way's 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 LTW's. To make sure everyone understands our theological foundations, we require that all employees subscribe to LTW's 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.