Video Workflow Tools and Technology Lead
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Title
Video Workflow Tools and Technology Lead
Job Description
The video department at Dotdash Meredith produces thousands of videos per year. Our content ranges from high-quality branded content for Meredith’s advertisers to social media, and editorial content for Meredith brands including People, Entertainment Weekly, The Spruce, Shape, Food and Wine, Investopedia, Lifewire, and Treehugger.
Dotdash Meredith Video seeks an experienced, hands-on technology leader to guide and manage the Video Workflow Tools and Technology team, video infrastructure, tooling, platforms, and support. This position will be responsible for the strategy of the MAM, DAM and video transfer, transform, and storage systems for multiple corporate stakeholders. This includes helping implement new MAM functionalities, working cross functionally to define and implement metadata taxonomy, as well as defining and improving workflow and supporting the cloud infrastructure required to operate these systems. This position is responsible for all video asset storage management.
The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Iconik, LucidLink, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro experience required), AWS Billing Console, AWS Elemental, basic Python and the Linux and AWS CLIs. They will also have experience leading cross-functional teams and projects at the enterprise level.
This role will be responsible for overseeing the tooling, technical strategy, implementation, and support of our MAM, DAM, and video storage infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic technology plans for the Media Asset Management team, including the integration of new functionalities and enhancements to workflows, systems, and toolingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement workflows, metadata taxonomy for efficient asset organization and retrieval, and archival strategiesLead efforts to improve workflow processes and optimize the utilization of cloud and on-premises infrastructure.Manage all aspects of video asset storage, ensuring accessibility, security, and scalabilityUnderstand video acquisition processes and oversee the digital asset lifecycle from creation to archiveProvide hands-on support and troubleshooting for Adobe Creative Cloud, Iconik, LucidLink, AWS Elemental and Cloud Soda platformsUtilize basic Python skills to automate tasks and improve system efficiencies including metadata transforms and filtering and utilization of 3rd party APIsCoordinate with vendors and external partners as needed for system integrations and upgradesManage system cloud spend budgetEnsure compliance with industry standards and best practices in asset management and storageUnderstanding video acquisition and digital asset lifecycle is paramount to this positionFoster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the Asset Management Team
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)Proven experience in deploying Media Asset Management systems and video storage infrastructure in the cloudHands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Iconik, LucidLink, AWS Elemental, AWS Console and Cloud Soda platformsHands on experience transcoding video for post productionBasic proficiency in PythonLinux CLI experienceFamiliarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro and After EffectsExperience with AWS services, including AWS Billing Console, S3 storage, lifecycle management and AWS Elemental transcodingProject management experience, Agile and Scrum experience a plusStrong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentPrior experience in the media and entertainment industry
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
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