Raw TV is looking for a Media Asset Librarian to join the Post-production & Archive team in our office in London.

DEPARTMENT
Postproduction

PURPOSE OF ROLE
To maintain Raw's digital media assets and oversee transfer & backup of final production deliverables and requested media, adhering to & taking an active role in improving archive & retention processes to protect future interests in Raw's media library.
Additionally, to maintain & improve upon Raw's media library using consistently applied, appropriate object tags & to service archive catalogue requests. This role is pivotal in assisting production and non-production team's awareness of and adherence to archival standards (e.g., application of metadata standards and retention & backup policies) working with both the IT & Edit teams to deliver an exceptional service.

KEY DUTIES
Responsible for the media management of finished development material and finished production analogue and digital media assets.

Responsible for media backups of designated material including transfers onto cloud storage and/LTO.

Ensuring that media, information about media, logs and documents are organised to be readily accessible by other archive catalogue users

Operation & maintenance of media library, including metadata tags for media as appropriate and servicing archive retrieval requests.

Working closely with the Edit Assistant and IT department to build an effective support network, proactively identifying solutions for the improvement of the company's Media & Technical Workflows.

Working with productions & development teams to select material for retention, promoting best archiving practice.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Proactive problem-solving skills, demonstrating initiative to implement solutions to issues when appropriate.
Understanding of post-production media & archival workflows.
Knowledge of camera formats, video/audio codecs, transcoding processes.
An aptitude & desire for learning new systems & software.
An ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the business.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team without direct supervision.
Experience managing content libraries and metadata tags or other relevant data management experience.
Experience with DAM/MAM systems (Object Matrix/CATDV etc).
Experience with cloud object storage & file transfer systems.
Experience with physical tape (DVCAM, BETACAM etc.) management & digitisation processes would be a distinct advantage.

As film makers, creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do, and diversity of thought and experience are fundamental elements of this creative process. Our aim is to create an inclusive workplace that reflects different voices and different perspectives and a culture where everyone feels supported, respected and able to produce their best work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential elements of our company culture, and we strive to create a work environment in which all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as a minimum we will ensure we are meeting the UK Broadcasters' diversity commitments (for more information on what these are please see https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/information-for-industry/guidance/diversity
This means more of us from lower socio-economic backgrounds, greater accessibility and appeal for disabled employees, and much more ethnic diversity amongst us. We are also committed to providing an environment which supports equity, ensuring that we offer the support and resources required to enable people to do their very best work while they are part of our community.

To apply, please send your CV and a short description explaining why you would be suitable for this role.