Media Asset Management Assistant

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) seeks a part-time Media Asset Management team member to support content workflows for in-arena, broadcast, and digital platforms. You will handle various media assets, metadata tagging, and archive processes in a fast-paced sports entertainment environment.

The role requires knowledge of asset management, MAM/DAM systems, and Adobe Creative Suite tools, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as schedules demand.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in information sciences, asset management, broadcast, sports management, or media/communications.
• Graphic design experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Knowledge of video/image formats and codecs.
• Familiarity with MAM/DAM systems (Vidispine, Telestream, Tenovos, etc.) is an asset.
• Fan or coaching knowledge of football, basketball, hockey, or soccer is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines amid changing plans or information.
• Hybrid work model; on-site training for the first 3 months, then remote options.

Responsibilities

• Ensure media assets pass quality control and are delivered for broadcast or digital platforms by deadlines.
• Coordinate transmission needs with Production and schedule recordings.
• Maintain storage, perform edits in Adobe Premiere or Dalet OneCut as needed.
• Assign metadata using Dalet Sports Logger and other tools per schema for permanent archive.
• Search, retrieve, and respond to internal and external asset requests; manage archiving workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Information sciences / asset management background

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Dalet OneCut

Dalet Sports Logger

Dalet Asset Manager

Vidispine

Telestream

Tenovos

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities - and we’re just getting started.This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **Job DescriptionAs a part-time member of MLSE’s Media Asset Management Team, you will help with all stages of our content workflows to meet our goal to bring world-class content to our fans in-arena, on television, on the web and on social media. Number of hours will vary depending on experience and our pro team schedules.RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure various types of media assets pass corporate quality control standards and are delivered for broadcast or trafficking by deadline, including (but not limited to) video assets for linear broadcast on NBATV Canada and external partner networks; video assets for broadcast on social media and web; and image or motion assets for digital signageCoordinate transmission needs with Production, schedule recordings and monitor incoming feeds for edit and archive as well as outgoing feeds for linear broadcast or streaming live on our team mobile apps and websitesPerform various tasks associated with our ongoing Production storage management effort such as accuming, trimming, and basic maintenance edits using Adobe Premiere or Dalet OneCutAssign searchable game-play specific metadata to our teams’ most valuable video assets using Dalet Sports Logger and other searchable metadata to all media assets stored for permanent archive according to our metadata schema standards using Dalet Asset ManagerSearch and retrieve archived content as per various internal requests from Production, Game Operations, and Marketing as well as external requests from Global Partnerships, other linear networks, team alumnus, etc.QUALIFICATIONSExperience and/or education in information sciences (asset management), broadcast, sports management, or media/communicationsExperience and/or education in graphic design, ideally with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Encoder, Illustrator) is as assetKnowledge of video and image formats and codecsExperience with Vidispine, Telestream, Tenovos, or other MAM and DAM systems is an assetFan, rec player, or coaching level knowledge of football, basketball, hockey, and soccerExcellent communication skills, written and verbalAbility to multi-task and meet various deadlines as well as deal with frequent changes in plan or direction as news develops or new information becomes availableMust be flexible at times to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required given MLSE’s evolving event-based scheduleA positive, winning approach, incorporating integrity, confidentiality, and discretionWork in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety ActHybrid work model. Must be available to work in office during the initial 3 month training. After training must have the ability to work remotely at an appropriate work setting. Example: desk or table with mouse/keyboard and stable internet connectionAfter training period is completed, role will focus on covering evening, night, and weekend shiftsAbility to work independently as well as communicate thoroughly through email, as well as communication programs such as WebEx and SlackMust be available for a minimum of 16 hrs per week with a maximum of 32 hrs per weekPlease note: the shift are a minimum 16 hours to maximum 32 hours per week, between 9:00 am – 2:00 am, Monday to Friday. Shifts can be assigned for 9am-5pm, 11am-7pm, 3pm-10pm, 5pm-1am, or 6pm-2am depending on need.Please apply by: Friday, October 9th at 11:59 pm.Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:$21.01 / hourWe’re glad you’re here. Once you apply, we’ll follow up by email, and you can track everything in your Candidate Portal. Want instant updates? Opt-in for SMS notifications to stay in the loop.At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.