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Kohler Co. Media Asset Specialist in Kohler, Wisconsin
Media Asset Specialist
Work Mode: Hybrid
Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI
Opportunity
Kohler Co., a multifaceted global family of brands valuing design, wellbeing, and responsibility, is seeking a Media Asset Specialist to join our Brand team. This role will primarily focus on supporting the creative and production team by managing deliveries, cataloging projects, tagging keywords, rights management, and storage of digital assets with a focus on video.
The Media Asset Specialist will work closely with the post-production producer, editors, other studio-team members, and business partners to efficiently fulfill project-related deliverables. Reporting to Collections and Communications Libraries Specialist, this individual contributor’s strong technical skills, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit will bring operational excellence to the time-based content supply chain. The growth of video is central to Kohler’s continuous evolution as a creative powerhouse and this role will independently lead video asset support. Learn more about our team here: http://thebeacon.agency.
Specific Responsibilities
Establish Kohler’s media asset management system in collaboration with a team of digital asset managers and video production teams.
Perform essential asset-management tasks such as cataloguing, data management, tagging, managing deliveries, and archiving of projects in collaboration with production team.
Develop and maintain an efficient media asset management system that meets the organization's needs.
Oversee digital and physical media accessions, including housing, organization, rights management, and off-site storage coordination.
Monitor health and capacity of asset management system and actively manage production storage usage.
Ingest, transcode, sync, organize projects, create files for transcription and subtitling.
Prepare review outputs and links for client and creative stakeholders.
Unarchive footage from cloud storage, as needed.
Source stock footage, music, SFX, etc. for editors and producers as requested.
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in media and communications or a related field is preferred.
2-5 years of experience in an audio/video post-production environment.
Familiarity with media asset management (MAM) tools like Iconik (preferred) or CatDV.
Basic understanding of storage administration (localized storage vs cloud-based storage).Advanced knowledge / experience a plus.
Experience working with footage from various camera formats.
Understanding of rights management tools. Experience with Fadel Rights Cloud a plus.
Experience with Lucidlink and CloudSoda a plus.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Premiere Pro and Media Encoder.After Affects a plus.
Experience with Avid Media Composer and Davinci Resolve a plus.
Exceptional technical abilities.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to appropriately prioritize tasks.
Ability to multi-task and problem-solve effectively.
Creative and critical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions to media asset management challenges.
Analytical skills to measure the effectiveness of media asset management processes and make data-driven decisions for improvement.
Strong communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team, with ownership over some independent tasks.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
The salary range for this position is $63,100 - $79,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com .
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the FederalEEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and theEEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .