Digital (Media) Asset Manager & Video Editor
Job Description
We are looking for a highly organized and technically skilled Video Editor & Media Asset Manager to curate, prepare, and distribute our extensive library of video assets to a global audience. This role is crucial in ensuring our content is readily accessible, properly formatted, and optimized for various platforms, including standard online distribution, planetariums, and IMAX theaters.You will be responsible for managing our digital asset library, performing video editing tasks, transcoding media, and ensuring the highest quality output for diverse delivery specifications. This is a fully remote position, requiring excellent self-management and communication skills.
Position DetailsFull-time Position: EST Timezone
Global Team: Work with remote offices worldwide
Competitive Compensation: Wages based on experience and abilities
Growth Opportunities: Advancement, promotions, and higher pay based on performance
Professional Development: Access to advanced training and career development
Flexible Work Environment: Options for remote work and flexible scheduling
Inspiring Work Environment: Collaborative, supportive, and creative atmosphere
Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that promote mindfulness, compassion, and peace
Key Responsibilities
Digital Asset Management- Organize, catalog, and maintain a comprehensive online library of video and audio assets using platforms such as Dropbox and Google Drive.
- Develop and implement a consistent file naming and folder structure for easy retrieval.
- Regularly audit and archive older assets as needed.
- Perform basic video editing tasks such as trimming, cutting, assembling sequences.
- Transcode video and audio assets into various formats and codecs suitable for different platforms and distribution channels (Planetarium, IMAX).
- Convert audio formats to meet specifications.
- Familiarity with DCP (Digital Cinema Package) creation and distribution for planetarium and IMAX presentations is highly desirable.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to media files.
- Manage the secure transfer of large media files using appropriate methods (e.g., FTP, cloud-based services).
- Contribute to team morale and professional development by providing guidance, feedback, and support to other administrative staff as needed.
Curiosity: Promoting a culture of learning and exploration, asking questions, challenging assumptions, and discovering new possibilities.
Mindfulness and Compassion: Prioritizing awareness and empathy in all interactions.
Philanthropy and Service: Committed to giving back and serving the community.
Integrity: Upholding honesty and strong moral principles.
Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and commitments.
Excellence: Striving for the highest standards.
Collaboration: Working effectively with others.
Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas.
Resilience: Staying composed and effective under pressure.
Continuous Improvement: Committed to learning and growth.
Organization: Attention to detail and a passion for maintaining order and efficiency.
Technical Proficiency: A strong understanding of video and audio formats, codec, and transcoding processes.
Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn new software and adapt to evolving technical requirements.
Quality Focus: Committed to delivering high-quality work that meets or exceeds expectations
SkillsProficiency in video editing software (Adobe Media Encoder, FFMPEG)
Strong understanding of video and audio codecs (e.g., FFMPEG)
Expertise in media transcoding software (FFMPEG)
Familiarity with creation DCP (Digital Cinema Package)
Experience with cloud storage and file-sharing platforms
Excellent organizational and file management skills.
Basic understanding of image sequence workflows.
Basic audio format conversion and editing skills.
ExperienceExperience with planetarium or IMAX content preparation is a plus (great but not required)
Experience working with large video libraries and managing digital assets
Experience working in a fast-paced media production environment
How to Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter, and/or relevant work examples to Upgrade to see actual info with the subject line "Media Asset Manager & Video Editor - Full Name"
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