Digital Media Specialist

Job Description

Freelance Digital Media Specialist (Temporary)

WarnerMedia showcases some of the most iconic and cherished entertainment, news and sports brands in the world, but we are much more than that. WarnerMedia is truly where art meets science. Our combination of cutting-edge technology and an unrivaled commitment to groundbreaking storytelling builds a sense of community and meaningful connection that is shaping the future of media. We create rewarding opportunities across our entire family of brands, while championing a spirit of inclusion, innovation, self-development and support. Join WarnerMedia as we think big, live true and make the stories that move the world.

The Job

The Freelance Digital Media Specialist is an entry level position within Warner Media Studios geared towards building upon the foundations of a career in post-production and asset management. This position is designed for craftspeople and technically minded persons who have a passion for post-production, asset-management, media workflows, and a driving desire to succeed in the media industry.

This candidate needs to have previous experience with the fundamentals of post-production, such as general media workflows, preparing media for edit sessions, and preparing assets for delivery and archive. The core focus of this job is to strengthen technical support skills, including asset and project management, while gaining essential experience to further develop understanding of network branding and workflows.

The Daily

As a Freelance DMS, you will provide media support by:
• Organizing, transcoding, and transferring media for editorial sessions (e.g. films, episodes, and dailies to and from library, shoot footage, game footage, sports selects etc.)
• Ingesting media into asset and project management systems complete with extensive metadata tagging
• Communicating with network and editorial partners, including linear, streaming, and social, around their media needs
• Organizing, managing user permissions, and managing assets inside our asset management systems
• Archiving and retrieving content per the needs of edit, audio, and design/VFX teams

The Essentials
• Intermediate experience in Adobe Premiere (or similar NLE) and/or After Effects
• Very familiar with asset and project management processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Thorough understanding of media workflows, file transcoding, and post-production processes
• Must be able to perform under very tight deadlines
• Must be self-motivated, intuitive, and take initiative
• Excellent customer service skills, solid interpersonal skills, strong communicator, high attention to detail, meticulous organizational skills, excellent time management skills
• Knowledge and appreciation of the WarnerMedia brand
• Previous post-production television experience preferred

WarnerMedia, LLC and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7920q-18-117-153-38-42 in your application.