Media Manager

Paramount•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Paramount: A Skydance Corporation is seeking a Media Manager to join the EPPO Media Management & Archives team within Production Operations & Technology. This role is responsible for leading and executing media management workflows supporting high-volume, multi-brand production environments across Paramount’s global ecosystem. Based in New York, this position partners closely with production, editorial, and technology teams to ensure media is efficiently ingested, organized, transferred, prepared, and archived across both on-premises and cloud-based environments.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in media management, post-production operations, or related roles
Strong leadership and communication skills in fast-paced production environments
Expertise in editorial workflows and media formats/codecs
Experience with Avid, Adobe Premiere, and/or other professional editing platforms
Familiarity with cloud storage platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI) and file transfer systems (Signiant, Aspera)
Experience with MAM/DAM systems and digital archive workflows
Working knowledge of AI-driven metadata tools and workflow automation
Ability to manage multiple productions and priorities simultaneously
Willingness to travel and support on-site production workflows as needed

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day media management operations across multiple productions and facilities
Define and enforce standards for media ingest, organization, directory structures, and workflows
Oversee media preparation for editorial, including syncing, grouping, and proxy/mezzanine creation
Manage media transfers across internal and external environments using approved enterprise tools
Partner with production teams to plan workflows, storage strategies, and delivery requirements
Drive adoption of AI-powered metadata workflows to improve search, discoverability, and automation
Support live and near-live production workflows including streaming ingest and rapid-turn deliverables
Oversee review and approval workflows and ensure efficient collaboration across teams
Lead project wrap and archive processes, ensuring metadata completeness and lifecycle compliance
Provide guidance and escalation support for technical issues impacting media workflows
Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to optimize performance and scalability
Support on-site productions and events, including setup of DIT environments and field workflows

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.