Digital Asset Specialist

Role Overview

• Manage digital media asset documentation and compliance by reviewing contracts and talent releases for accuracy, coordinating counter signatures, uploading assets, and ensuring all related content includes appropriate metadata, keywords, expiration dates, and linked agreements.
• Support media asset licensing and renewals by coordinating with talent agencies and photographers to obtain rate quotes, distributing contracts and releases for signature, preparing talent contact sheets, assembling documentation packages for countersignature, and updating assets and contracts with revised expiration dates.
• Maintain the integrity and organization of the WebDAM digital asset management system by ensuring accurate metadata, keywords, permissions, and system security.
• Administer user access for the DAM platform by processing requests for internal and external users in accordance with MGMRI permission protocols and providing user support as needed.
• Ensure proper archival and lifecycle management of media assets by organizing and archiving content within the DAM and local servers to prevent misuse and maintain compliance with licensing requirements.
• Maintain and update the MGMRI stock image library to ensure assets remain organized, accessible, and aligned with licensing requirements.
• Support DAM related initiatives and projects as assigned by the Digital Asset Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2+ years of prior relevant experience in digital arts, videography or photography or digital asset management at an agency, in-house or freelance required
• Advanced knowledge of DAM systems, including structure, functionality, taxonomy and metadata preferred

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community