Digital Asset Management Coordinator

BC Forward; California (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR is seeking a Digital Asset Management Coordinator to join our DAM Operations team supporting studio content operations and global distribution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience ingesting and organizing digital media, applying metadata, and performing post-ingest quality control to ensure assets meet distribution standards.

This temp, on-site role emphasizes data entry and detail-oriented workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in digital asset management, media operations, post-production, or related media and entertainment roles. Internship or entry-level experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of film, video, audio, and digital file formats, including codecs, frame rates, aspect ratios, audio configurations, and caption and subtitle formats.
• Familiarity with file transfer applications such as Aspera and Signiant Media Shuttle.
• Proficiency on Mac and PC and with Microsoft Office. Experience with Smartsheet or Airtable is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ingest digital media assets into SAMM-e, including full-length programming, marketing materials, images, audio, captions and subtitles, and supporting paperwork, following established ingest procedures and naming conventions.
• Apply accurate technical and descriptive metadata, including security policies, codecs, frame rates, audio configurations, and controlled vocabulary content details.
• Perform quality control checks on video, image, audio, and paperwork to confirm required distribution standards and specifications, flagging or escalating issues.
• Receive and process assets from internal teams and external vendors via Aspera and Signiant Media Shuttle, confirming complete and correctly labeled deliveries.

Skills

Digital asset management

Media operations

Post-production

Metadata application

Tools

Aspera

Signiant Media Shuttle

Smartsheet

Airtable

OpenText Media Management

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Digital Asset Management Coordinator

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Duration: Temp - 9 months

Pay Range: $29/hr - $32/hr (W2)

About TSR

TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond.

In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.

Job Description

We are seeking a Digital Asset Management Coordinator to join our Digital Asset Management Operations team supporting studio content operations and global distribution. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ingesting and organizing digital media, applying technical and descriptive metadata, and performing post-ingest quality control and a proven ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented workflows that ensure assets meet distribution standards and are available to internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Ingest digital media assets into SAMM-e, including full-length programming, marketing materials, images, audio, captions and subtitles, and supporting paperwork, following established ingest procedures and naming conventions.
• Apply accurate technical and descriptive metadata, including security policies, codecs, frame rates, audio configurations, and controlled vocabulary content details.
• Perform quality control checks on video, image, audio, and paperwork to confirm required distribution standards and specifications, flagging or escalating issues.
• Receive and process assets from internal teams and external vendors via Aspera and Signiant Media Shuttle, confirming complete and correctly labeled deliveries.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years in digital asset management, media operations, post-production, or related media and entertainment roles. Internship or entry-level experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of film, video, audio, and digital file formats, including codecs, frame rates, aspect ratios, audio configurations, and caption and subtitle formats.
• Familiarity with file transfer applications such as Aspera and Signiant Media Shuttle.
• Proficiency on Mac and PC and with Microsoft Office. Experience with Smartsheet or Airtable is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with OpenText Media Management or another DAM system. Adobe Creative Suite familiarity.
• Knowledge of physical media such as LTO, DVD‑R, Digibeta, and HDCamSR. Comfort with testing new ingest workflows, automations, and system upgrades.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support migration and validation of legacy digital assets and physical media awaiting ingest.
• Monitor ingest queues and workflows, troubleshoot failed or stalled ingests, and elevate system issues to DAM Operations and Enterprise Technology as needed.
• Track ingest requests, priorities, and status in Smartsheet or Airtable and keep requesters informed.
• Assist internal teams with uploads, downloads, file sharing, and metadata corrections.
• Help maintain user and process documentation.
• Identify recurring ingest errors or metadata inconsistencies and recommend process improvements.
• Support rights and restriction metadata accuracy.
• Assist with onboarding and basic support of internal users and external vendors on delivery requirements.

Top Considerations & Notes

This role includes substantial data entry. Candidates must be comfortable with repetitive, detail-driven tasks.

Hours

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on-site. No overtime and no travel expected.

Interview & Oversight

Interview process: Multiple rounds. Department lead first, then Tom. Approving manager for time entry: Tom. Potential for extension or permanent hire: TBD.

Why TSR?

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

TSR is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.