Media Asset Manager

What You'll DoThe Center for Academic Innovation (CAI) at the University of Michigan (U-M) is looking for a qualified Media Asset Manager to help improve both daily digital asset operations and implement strategic storage and retrieval systems for CAI's online learning portfolio, XR programs, and digital asset archives. As the Media Asset Manager, you will administer several mission-critical systems, including a media asset management system and an asset archiving and digital tape back-up system, and will function as the units librarian, creating documentation and procedures to increase efficiency of data infrastructure. You will work with Media Technology, Media Design, and XR teams (all under the Creative Studios domain) in the creation and refinement of custom processes, applications, and software. You will be a main contact for several campus-wide enterprise solutions, and will be a technical expert who enables CAI to manage the evolving future of media production and data management. You will report directly to the Associate Director of Media Design and Production.ResponsibilitiesImplement, upgrade and maintain the software, hardware, and processes necessary to support the daily operation of CAI's Media Asset Management systems, equipment, and processes.Collaborate on custom media asset workflows that use purpose-built software applications to increase productivity through process automation.Ensure security and availability of all CAI storage, back-up, and retrieval systems.Develop sustainable digital asset archiving and backup solutions.Ensure the continued operation and reliability of LTO Tape Systems and related software.Integrate existing University enterprise solutions/systems and other complimentary software into CAI processes where beneficial, such as the integration of the new University Digital Asset Management System (Acquia DAM).Work with Media Technology and Media Design Teams to integrate commercial software with custom developed software applications for improving the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of CAI Media Production and Asset Management processes.Work with Media Technology and Media Design Teams to ensure team-wide use and adoption of mission-critical workflows, and data storage and retrieval processes.Remain current with industry best practices and up to date on technology trends to ready CAI's asset systems for future needs and challenges.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Systems Administration, Computer Science, Broadcasting or Media, Library and Information Sciences, or related field and 4 years of professional experience.Experience with media asset management (MAM) and digital asset management (DAM) systems.Experience with tape backup systems.Experience with API integration.Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and process-oriented abilities.Commitment to problem solving, teamwork, and the ability to act independently.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and work well in a multicultural and collaborative environment.Ability to manage relationships with multiple partners from a collaborative mindset.Working knowledge of networked storage and backup/archive systems processes.Experience supporting in complex media production environments.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent critical thinking and adaptability skills within a rapidly changing media environment.Positive attitude and collaborative mindset.Employer: University of Michigan (@UMichHR)Location: Michigan, USAPosted Date: 25/07/2024Expiry Date: 25/11/2024Type: Full-TimeCategories: DAM Manager / User, Data Manager / Analysis / GovernanceRef: DN-JB-1917Added by: DAM News Administrator#J-18808-Ljbffr