Assoc Content Mgmt Specialist

Position Summary

The Associate Content Management Specialist role is responsible for assisting in the management of The Weather Channel’s content asset
management system (CAM). The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, acquisition of video assets, naming convention
assignment to video assets, maintaining and updating metadata associated with the video assets, and assisting with server management for all assets
within the current Media server. The Associate Content Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance of licensing “rights” as outlined by
the Content Media Manager, TWC News Desk and Legal departments. This position works closely with Production, TWC Assignment Desk, TWC Legal
and Library Archives to maintain the quality and media specifications for long term usage and retrieval of all digital assets.

As this position supports a 24x7 news/weather environment, candidates must have flexibility to work days, nights, overnights and weekends as needed
and with minimal advance notice. This position is also subject to any and all vacation blackout period designated by The Weather Channel’s CAM
Management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The Associate Content Management Specialist is tasked with maintaining inventory of the production server based on procedural criteria and
  licensing agreements. This team is responsible for the implementation, documentation and associated “legal usage rights” for The Weather Channel
  platforms within each individual production server metadata entries. Accountable for maintaining all video assets and associated rights for cross platform
  usage based on guidelines provided by TWC Legal.
• Responsible for monitoring and adjusting content volume on the production server for the purpose of maintaining acceptable open capacity for video
  acquisition. Responsible for removing unused or expired material from the server based on procedures and search criteria to assure server capacity
  is maintained.
• Responsible for performing processes regarding retrieval of media and media records from production server or archive. Responsible for assisting in
  the creation or revision of guidelines for all production server related processes and training for related users
• Works closely with TWC News Desk and TWC Satellite Operations on material to be fed into server to assign/align proper naming, source attribution,
  scripting and other essential metadata to each item. Communicates and coordinates media to be ingested on a scheduled basis with TWC Satellite
  Operations or other designated personnel.
• Works closely with TWC Engineering on issues, solutions, upgrades and specification of all CAM related workflow and processes.
• Duties include training personnel on media management, production workflows and methods required to search system assets, or procedures to
  remove media from the production server or archives.

Education, Experience, Certification Requirements

• College degree in television or communications, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years working within a newsroom environment; familiarity with standards of News Desk processes and functions
• Proficient knowledge of Dalet, Avid iNews or a comparable Media Asset Management software
• Working knowledge of vector scopes, wave forms; digital satellite equipment
• Complete knowledge high definition and standard definition television standards, both format and aspect ratio conversion techniques
• Demonstrable desktop edit skills to consolidate lengthy feeds
• Good working knowledge of TV production operations and live studio environment; broadcast edit concepts and terminology; and non-linear edit processes
• Experience in a digital media environment in an asset management role is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independent of direct supervision
• Capable of working in a seated position for extended periods
• Working knowledge of a wide variety of Social Media utilities and web based media sites
• Must be customer-focused and a team player
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Ability to recognize audio and video issues in feeds and experienced in what measures to take for correction of these problems.
• Amenable to working extended hours when deemed necessary to the business of The Weather Channel
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business non-editing applications
• Strong team skills: listening, initiative, and follow through
• Ability to function well in stressful conditions
• Must show first-rate skill levels in the following: Effective verbal communications on a variety of levels, Time management,
• Positive work environment, Organization
• Good understanding of digital terminology
• Familiarity with FTP client software, scheduling software, satellites and router systems is preferred.