Media Asset Specialist

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Media Asset Specialist ensures the timely delivery of media assets that meets company standards to internal and external destinations including domestic and Global Partners. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Enjoys working autonomously and can meet daily and long-term deadlines. Extremely curious, detail-oriented, technically knowledgeable across multiple asset types, systems, and technologies.

Responsibilities
• Work with a highly motivated team of professionals who are responsible for the fulfillment of media to the company's distribution outlets including affiliate networks, online destinations and internal clientele.

• Take receipt of pre-released episodes from series post teams and distribute per guidelines

• Communicate technical issues directly with the supplier of assets

• Prepare and organize selects and rough cuts for use in internal post-production facility

• Maintain a library of media for distribution while maintaining security of Starz propriety media

• Conform sequences with final hi-res media to replace proxy media. Pass media between editing systems using the following transfer protocols: AAF, OMF, XML, AVB and EDL

• Apply metadata and ingest media to our asset management platform and library system

• Encode audio/video clips in various formats (QuickTime, MPEG, etc.) for multiple platforms while following and maintaining department specifications and standards

• Ensure media adheres to brand guidelines

• Prepare media and supporting files for a variety of editing platforms including Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer

Qualifications and Skills
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a production, post production, broadcast, or communications environment

• Communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups

• Knowledge of various codecs, containers, file types (QT, MXF, DNX, etc.) and video standards (NTSC, PAL)

• Prior experience with digital video/audio including compression codecs, file systems and file transfer applications

• Strong understanding of domestic and localized international versioning, multiple languages, video standards & frame rates

• Exceptional verbal and written skills with a focus on customer service

Nice to Haves
• Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Film, Videography, Motion Graphics or Journalism

• Non-linear editing experience and strong understanding of media management within each NLE

• Prior experience using encoding software / hardware (Adobe, Media Convert, Elemental, Telestream, Rhozet, etc.)

• Experience with Media analysis tools such as Baton & Aurora

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Compensation

$45,000 - $55,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk6m4q-3-15-221-136-42 in your application.