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Digital Media Coordinator

Entertainment Venues and Theaters · Los Angeles, CA, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Digital Asset Management Coordinator We are seeking a detail-oriented Digital Asset Management (DAM) Coordinator to support media ingestion, metadata management, and quality control for digital content within the SAMM-e DAM system. The role involves processing video, audio, images, captions, subtitles, and supporting documentation to ensure assets meet technical specifications and distribution standards.
Responsibilities include ingesting and organizing digital media assets into SAMM-e, following naming conventions and established workflows. You will apply and validate technical and descriptive metadata, including codecs, frame rates, aspect ratios, audio configurations, security policies, and usage rights. Perform quality control (QC) on video, audio, images, captions, subtitles, and supporting documentation. Receive and validate large media file deliveries using Aspera and Signiant Media Shuttle. Monitor ingestion queues, troubleshoot failed transfers or ingests, and escalate technical issues. Track requests and workflows using tools such as Smartsheet or Airtable. Support digital archive migration and legacy media formats, including LTO, DVD-R, Digibeta, and HDCamSR.
Qualifications include 1+ year of experience in Digital Asset Management, media operations, post-production, broadcast operations, or a related media and entertainment environment. Relevant internships or entry-level experience are considered. Working knowledge of video and audio formats, codecs, frame rates, aspect ratios, audio channels, and caption/subtitle formats. Familiarity with Aspera and/or Signiant Media Shuttle for large-file transfers. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow technical procedures. Proficiency with Mac/PC and MS Office.
Preferred qualifications include experience with SAMM-e, OpenText Media Management, or another DAM platform. Familiarity with Smartsheet, Airtable, Adobe Creative Suite, and digital media archiving. Experience with media delivery workflows, metadata validation, and technical QC.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.