Location: Manchester, GB
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date of Applications - 01/01/2025
*Please ensure a CV is attached to your application to be considered for the role
Our Story
Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.
Role Overview
The Media Management Assistant will be responsible for managing a diverse range of media assets in a fast-paced media production team. Working with the Post Production Lead, they will implement and maintain post-production workflows and best practices going forward. Tasks will include ingesting, logging/tagging media using metadata, monitoring and managing storage (Servers, Iconik cloud storage etc.), transcoding media, sourcing and sharing media on request.
Key Responsibilities
* Media Asset Management: Manage a diverse range of media assets, implement and maintain post-production workflows, ingest, log/tag media, monitor and manage storage, transcode media, source and share media on request.
* Team Collaboration & Workflow Alignment: Work alongside Video Editors, Producers, and other stakeholders to ensure organization and efficiency in media management workflows.
* Quality Control & Regular Audits: Conduct quality control checks, collaborate with content creators, and ensure compliance with established practices.
* Long-Term Media Preservation & Accessibility: Implement strategies for the preservation of media assets to ensure future accessibility.
* Stay Informed on Industry Best Practices: Keep up-to-date with industry trends and suggest improvements for departmental efficiency.
What We Are Looking For
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Previous experience managing/organizing media assets (Video rushes, Audio, Images, graphics, etc.).
* Experience using metadata to log media assets.
* Ability to adapt to evolving technology and industry trends.
* Knowledge of media asset management systems (Iconik or similar).
* Knowledge of AI-Powered asset management (e.g., WSC Sports).
* Technical knowledge of video codecs, bitrates, frame rates, and other specifications.
* Experience working within the sport media industry.
* Strong interest and knowledge of football, particularly Manchester City.
* Degree in Media, Television production, or similar.
* Experience with Adobe software, particularly Premiere Pro and Media Encoder.
* Experience implementing and managing successful media management workflows.
* Basic video editing skills/experience.
City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.
Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.
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