Digital Asset Manager at EWTN Global Catholic Network Washington DC

Digital Asset Manager job at EWTN Global Catholic Network. Washington DC. Full-time, onsite in Washington, D.C.

DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:

The Digital Asset Manager is responsible for all media generated for use in all shows produced out of the EWTN News DC Bureau. Works with members across teams to coordinate, ingest, organize, and archive media from a variety of sources, while also monitoring and maintaining overall system health. This position serves at the intersection where people and digital tools come together, managing the details of efficient workflows, process improvements, and team collaboration. Serves as liaison with all members of the engineering, production, and IT departments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Record video feeds, web video, and remote guests using digital broadcast platforms similar to Zoom; download and encode video, audio, and graphic files from AP, CNN, social media sites, and other sources. Coordinate with producers and operations staff to bring in live and pre-taped video from the field and ensure delivery to editors in the correct broadcast standards. Work closely with the studio operations team and engineer to coordinate routing of incoming feeds from various sources and record isolated channels for interviews. Manage assets between shows and ensure contract compliance for broadcast rights. Develop and maintain metadata schemas and tagging systems to accurately describe and categorize digital assets, facilitating efficient search and retrieval. Collaborate with engineering and production to develop and implement digital asset policies and procedures to ensure compliance with copyright laws and best practices in digital asset management. Set up remote guests for interviews and manage connection and routing for guests.

ABOUT YOU:

You have a minimum of three to five years of prior experience in broadcast media. You are knowledgeable of the Catholic Faith and well aligned with EWTN's mission. Proven work experience as a digital asset manager or in a similar role, with a strong understanding of digital asset management practices and techniques. Proficiency with digital asset management software, database management, and data migration, along with a good understanding of metadata and data taxonomy. Demonstrated understanding of video formats, codecs, and encoding protocols; current broadcast standards and technology; and professional editing software. Excellent communications skills. Strong attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to be flexible and work under tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team to deliver results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with AVID Interplay, or other asset management systems, is strongly preferred. Ability to edit in AVID and Premiere, a plus.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:

We offer a career with purpose! Apply your God-given talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN's mission of sharing the Gospel with the world. Caring environment. We value the importance of family/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee. Worship at work! Freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan. 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program. Tuition reimbursement for online continuing education and degree programs through our partnership with Catholic International University. Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

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