Metadata and Media Management Specialist

Job Description

ABC Owned Television Stations is looking for a dynamic, motivated Metadata and Media Management Specialist to join our team. The Metadata and Media Management Specialist reports to the Manager, Content Systems Engineering and works with teams across all stations as a key member of the Content Development and Engineering Teams.

What You Will Do:

The Metadata and Media Management Specialist will run the day-to-day administration and maintenance of media metadata records for content produced by the Owned Stations as well as support the distribution of content to strategic partners in and outside of The Walt Disney Company. This individual will help develop standard processes for high-volume media management alongside our content and technology teams and collaborate with station partners to train and support the entire content creation lifecycle, from ingest to distribution.

In addition you will:
• Manage incoming media and metadata from content teams across multiple locations and time zones
• Partner with the Director of Content Operations and the Content Systems Engineering team to establish and implement a new vision for metadata collection and media management
• Help create and maintain a centralized media archive & lead metadata and media delivery to all distribution endpoints
• Work with content distribution partners to ensure they have deliverables on time
• Assist in training content teams on new media management and metadata collection best practices
Our ideal candidate is:
• Interested in both local and national news and information
• Proficient in AWS tools and storage environments
• An efficient multitasker able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven role
• Comfortable in a high-pressure content creation environment
• An excellent communicator
• An effective troubleshooter with a positive attitude

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a news and/or production operation
• Understanding of encoding formats and file delivery systems
• Experience managing metadata within a content management system
• Understanding of file storage and media management concepts
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and other non-linear editing tools a major plus

Education:
• Bachelors or equivalent experience

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $84,500 to $113,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2z1b6-216-73-216-84-42 in your application.