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Media Operations Specialist (Project Based)

Buzzfeed
Location
Los Angeles
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Studio
Salary
$350-400
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of experience as a media manager, archive library coordinator, or similar
  • Excellent communication & time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent knowledge of post workflows, including local storage devices, DIT hardware, and modern cabling standards
  • A fundamental understanding of video standards, frame rates, aspect ratio & data bitrates
  • Experience working with Iconik
Nice to have
  • Experience with bash and scripting automation
  • Experience with performing API calls
  • Experience with SMB and network protocols
  • Intermediate Premiere knowledge
  • Intermediate Airtable knowledge
What the job really is

The Media Operations Specialist at BuzzFeed Studios will manage and oversee media assets within the post-production team in Los Angeles. Responsibilities include maintaining storage environments, troubleshooting issues, managing workflows for various platforms, and coordinating data transfers with international offices. The role also involves documenting workflows and preparing production drives for projects.

Benefits
  • Rate: $350-400/day based on experience
  • Location: Los Angeles with ability to work in-office
Things to weigh
  • Role is project-based, which may affect job stability
  • No mention of long-term career growth or advancement opportunities
  • Specific technologies and workflows may require niche skills
  • Daily management of users suggests a potentially high-pressure environment
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