On Cue Hire is hiring: Media Asset Coordinator in New York

Media Asset Coordinator
Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite role

Job Overview:

On Cue Hire is seeking a Media Asset Coordinator for a full time position. This role sits onsite in midtown Manhattan.

We are seeking a Media Asset Coordinator to oversee the recording, organization, and management of media assets within the company. This role ensures all recorded content is properly titled, stored, and accessible in the digital asset management (DAM) system. The coordinator will support producers by fulfilling media requests, managing metadata, and ensuring seamless access to archived materials. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills and experience in media asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

Recording & Media Collection

• Manage the recording and collection of all client content, ensuring all broadcasts and guest segments are properly recorded and archived.
• Oversee the built-in scheduling system for managing all media records, including individual and guest recordings.
• Support live and breaking news productions by ensuring essential footage is recorded and readily available.

Digital Asset Management & Metadata

• Implement and maintain metadata taxonomy, ensuring all recorded media is accurately titled and cataloged in the DAM system.
• Add markers and metadata to recorded content for easy search and retrieval.
• Assist producers by providing deliverables on request, such as retrieving specific show recordings based on date and time.

Media Fulfillment & File Organization

• Respond to media requests, such as retrieving and delivering specific segments or full show recordings to internal teams.
• Maintain file organization, including cleaning up outdated or duplicate files and ensuring proper storage of archived content.
• Provide user support when team members have difficulty locating or accessing assets in the system.

Content Distribution & Broadcast Coordination

• Work with Master Control to provide necessary content for playout, ensuring that all required files are supplied 24 hours before airtime.
• Manage file uploads, organization, and delivery to ensure seamless broadcast operations.
• Supply content to external partners, ensuring all formatting and metadata requirements are met.

Storage Maintenance & System Upkeep

• Ensure adequate storage capacity on local servers and DAM systems, archiving files to cloud storage as needed.
• Work with vendors and IT teams to maintain system updates and resolve any technical issues.
• Assist with ongoing data clean-up efforts, ensuring efficient storage management.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in digital asset management, media operations, or a related role in TV broadcast media.
• Expertise in media asset management, file-based workflows, and metadata organization.
• Familiarity with newsroom and broadcast operations, including scheduling and file delivery workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced media environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with production teams, IT, and external partners.
• Experience working with Master Control or similar broadcast distribution platforms is a plus.

Join our Client's team and help drive excellence in media asset coordination and broadcast operations!