Video Publishing Administrator

Job Description

The CW is both a top broadcast TV network in the US and a fast-growing, ad-supported streaming service. With a network that reaches 100% of US television households and a streaming footprint on all major platforms, The CW reaches audiences at scale on both linear and digital television. The CW streaming service is available for free to consumers and is home to the latest episodes and seasons of The CW's primetime programming, live streaming of CW Sports content, and a library of entertaining film and television content for on-demand viewing. The CW is 75%-owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company and the largest CW affiliate group.

The Job:

The CW Television Network is seeking a Video Publishing Administrator to join our digital team. The Video Publishing Administrator ingests, creates, prepares and publishes video content for The CW's streaming service and live operations. This will include work on websites, mobile apps, OTT, FAST channels, live streams, social media, and emerging technologies.

The Daily:
• Prepares/creates all elements necessary to publish video such as encoding/transcoding, uploading, captions, metadata, scheduling, and is responsible for quality control before publishing.
• Create basic art/design elements or video edits to make content ready for publishing, including but not limited to, creating video thumbnails, and making basic video edits.
• Coordinates within the digital department and with other departments to receive and deliver video content and meet other publishing needs.
• Keep up on latest trends and advances in technology to help create improved processes and workflow.
• Provides support and information for resolution of content or playback issues.
• Other job-related duties or projects as assigned.

The Essentials:   
• Bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Previous video and web publishing experience
• Previous work with digital video formats and metadata required.
• Experience with livestreams and/or FAST channels required.
• Must be highly organized and have strong attention to detail.
• Requires knowledge of video and promotional terminology and procedures, including, but not limited to, artwork (image formats, graphics, logos, etc.), digital video (digital encoding formats, codecs and containers, generic & episodic promos, etc.), closed captioning, new technology (digital strategies, digital asset management, content management systems, etc.) and written materials (synopses, log lines, etc.)
• Strong understanding of television post-production.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, MS Office, Outlook, Google Suite, Content Management Systems, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Project management tools (e.g, Asana), etc.

The Compensation
• $65K - $75K/yr commensurate with experience and skill levels.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro2x06-216-73-216-216-42 in your application.