Manager, Technical Operations (Platforms & Media Assets)

Major League Soccer • Stamford, CT

19d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

MLS Media Operations is looking for an innovative Manager, Media Assets to join the team. MLS Media Ops performs various functions around our media assets and workflows. You will be responsible for increasing the quality, efficiency, and efficacy of our asset management processes. This role will have a heavy focus on managing the matchday and historical media assets including their safe storage, organization, and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, media studies, library science or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in digital media management
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to problem solve and recommend workable solutions
• Experience with industry standard video & photo formats (h264, ProRES, DNxHD, XDCam, etc.)
• Experience working with media centric platforms, like EVS and an asset management platform like Dalet, Iconik, Imagen, and/or Mediabank
• Understanding of Mac & PC operating systems
• Experience with file delivery solutions (ex: FTP, Box, Dropbox, Aspera, Signiant)
• High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of cloud technologies
• A passion for soccer and specifically MLS
• Experience with live content production – studio or field

Responsibilities

• Support matchday & tentpole event content creation needs and media asset management needs
• Manage the ingest, organization, and archive processes for MLS, Leagues Cup, MLS NEXT PRO, and MLS NEXT; all MLS/SUM properties
• Manage the migration of media from legacy hardware to current asset management platforms
• Conform and deliver media for internal and external users
• Act as subject matter expert for users by assisting in the identification of media assets
• Communicate with users regarding media management procedures and standard methodologies
• Cross-functional support across media teams

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a $500 wellness reimbursement
• generous Holiday and PTO schedule
• career and professional development
• on-the-job training
• feedback
• ongoing educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees