What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIGITAL ASSET MANAGER position at TBN?
Job Summary
The Digital Asset Manager for TV broadcast is responsible for ensuring the technical accuracy, consistency, and integrity of image data from camera acquisition through post-production delivery. This role is heavily focused on media management workflows, organizing and managing the digital assets for our post-production department, color management, metadata accuracy, and efficient media handoff, color, and archive. The position serves as a critical liaison between the Production/Photographers and post-production teams to ensure smooth, compliant, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain camera-to-post workflows that support fast-turnaround TV and broadcast post-production
- Manage all camera media, including offloading, backup, and delivery to post-production
- Ensure accurate metadata, file naming, and folder organization in accordance with post-production specifications
- Create, manage, and distribute LUTs and color pipeline documentation for editorial and color workflows
- Expert knowledge of off-loading, ingesting media and familiar with file naming conventions and organizing metadata
- Troubleshoot data, codec, color, or metadata issues that may impact editorial or finishing
- Maintain consistency across multi-camera productions for seamless post-production integration
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of post-production workflows for TV and broadcast
- Proficiency in color management, LUTs, color spaces, and monitoring standards
- Experience with data management and QC software (DaVinci Resolve)
- Knowledge of broadcast codecs, deliverables, and network specifications
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and high-volume production schedules
- Strong communication skills with editorial, color, and technical teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting editorial workflows (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
- Familiarity with shared storage, cloud workflows, and media asset management systems
- Background in post-production, finishing, or digital asset organization
Work Environment
- Post-production facilities, in studio, no remote work.
- Fast-turnaround schedules with frequent media deliveries
- Variable hours aligned with production and post-production timelines, available to work weekends and on short notice.