Specialist, Digital Archive Management

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are… 

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, thecreators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your Role

The Specialist, Digital Archive Management oversees and guarantees the integrity and safety of Digital Archive assets and records. This role is highly organized and has the responsibility of monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on collections of Digital Archive assets. This role develops and performs extensive audit functions to provide daily monitoring of the digital preservation infrastructure. This role further supports business units in the search and retrieval of asset collections within the Digital Archive. This role is the primary enforcer of vendor workflow standards.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Digital media package QC and verification to ensure vendor-delivered files conform to spec.
• Resolution and investigation of packages ingested due to mis-configuration (e.g. missed "_ingest.xml" or missing SHA-1, etc.), system-related errors
• Vendor liaison for package delivery requirements, written and/or verbal error reporting, provides WBD-specific identification metadata (WBIDs, MPMs, etc.)
• Review MAM-generated failure emails for resolution and solution with Vendor

Experience & Qualifications

• 2 years in digital asset management, digital production management, archival or vault operations and management or a related field
• BA Degree or equivalent required 
• Knowledge of film and television production and/or post-production technologies, workflows and media types
• Knowledge of digital archive best practices preferred
• Knowledge of Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems preferred
• Knowledge of Inventory Control (IC) systems preferred.
• Knowledge of post-production workflows and best practices preferred
• Knowledge of WBD product preferred.
• Familiarity with Entertainment media terminology and technology required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Business Intelligence applications 
• Knowledge of Smartsheet preferred
• Takes initiative and generates solutions and alternative options for consideration
• Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnel, both in person, online/remote conferences and on the telephone
• Must be able to pay close attention to complex detail and understand written and oral instructions
• Must be able to organize and schedule work appropriately, demonstrating effective time management strategies
• Must be able to work well under time constraints
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities, communicating changes in scope and schedule to all parties concerned
• Must be service-oriented
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessary

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees.

Pay Range: $40,579.00 - $75,360.00 salary per year.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.