Media Administrator, TV Department

Description Leading The Way (LTW) is a Christian media ministry committed to the proclamation of the whole counsel of God. LTW produces and broadcasts a national television program every week, reaching audiences across six continents in 28 languages. Responsibilities 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 LTW's 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. 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, supporting a shared workspace with multiple simultaneous users. Proven aptitude to develop and enforce naming conventions, metadata standards, and folder structures across a team and throughout the full production workflow. 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. No specific degree required; proven competency and relevant hands‑on experience are the primary criteria. Preferred Qualifications Direct background at a television station, broadcast or news network, or creative production agency. 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. Desired Characteristics Christian faith and commitment to the ministry’s mission. Sense of calling to work within LTW’s spiritual framework. Fully competent to perform all duties of the position. High level of commitment to job responsibilities and the ministry as a whole. Benefits Competitive salary. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Group term life insurance. Long‑term disability insurance. Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) retirement plan after one year; LTW contributes 9% of salary to the plan and matches a portion of employee contributions. Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick pay. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The JOY FM