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Position Summary:
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Digital Asset team member. We ask that you have an eye for detail, the ability to anticipate needs, and a willingness to problem solve. You will assist the Digital Asset Management Specialist in uploading, organizing, and tagging current media in the Seattle Kraken Digital Asset Management system. The media includes game day content, various shoots, and previous year footage. The role will also support the management and monitor content flow in and out of the digital library.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Work closely with production team to organize game day and shoot media
Effectively and properly catalogue all archival footage owned by the Seattle Kraken
Develop an intimate knowledge of the Kraken archive to help guide producers and editors in locating content
Execute the proper movement of files, ingest, metadata organization, troubleshooting software and hardware issues of transcoding and encoding files
Transcode files as needed
Collaborate with production staff and other personnel to ensure proper workflows are followed
Fulfill daily footage requests
Maintain relationships with key internal partners to encourage proper content management
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
1 year of experience in file management using a Digital Asset Management system
Ability to work within a website media management system with rich-text editing
Interest in media management and content organization
Detail oriented
Excellent analytic and organizational skills
Appreciation and interest in learning about archival and preservation practices
Diligent worker
Understanding that this position involves repetitive steps, but also facilitates opportunities for creative and innovative thinking
Downloads / Uploads of assets through various transfer methods
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts
Passion for understanding of the sport of hockey, related teams and players, and industry stakeholders
Working Conditions:
Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights
Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs
Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.