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The Media Management Specialist is required to have a full overview of all incoming media, identifying problems and issues and escalating them if necessary. They must possess a sound knowledge of server based environments and must be fully conversant with all current video codecs. They must also ensure that all incoming media into the department is treated with due care and processed correctly with all associated metadata. This role requires a detailed understanding of archiving processes, metadata and footage rights. A solid knowledge of news and current affairs within a media environment is required in order to assess content and process it into deep archive. A high level of service and support to all clients is expected, as is the ability to satisfy requests in a timely fashion. The Media Management desk will also manage the SAN - this includes the restoration of archived clips, using the deletion policy to maintain a healthy percentage of server space, the pushing and pulling of content between our broadcast centers and using the tools provided to foresee any technical issues. In additional to this they also manage the transcode and delivery of our content to other AJN channels, managing our FTP sites and the capture or transcode of requested internet content. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. You will work closely with other team members and AJN (Al Jazeera) staff. You will also actively support your co-workers when they need help. 2. You will have a comprehensive knowledge of a server based news environments along with the associated hardware and software. 3. Acquisition of content: You will have a good understanding of the workflow, process and tools utilized on the media desk. Using this knowledge you will serve the needs of the newsroom and the programs department by making sure content is clearly labeled and sent to the correct destination. 4. You will also be responsible for processing footage in to and out of the Archive Storage. 5. Management of the SAN: You will have a good understanding of our deletion policy to maintain a healthy percentage of sever space, and in a time of crisis knowing what can be deleted to free critical space. 6. Prioritizing restoration requests to avoid bottlenecks and bringing the system to a standstill. 7. AJN content is required to be shared between the broadcast centers and channels - you will need to identify and deliver this content to the other broadcast centers using the inter-site transfer tools. Other channels will request content to be transcoded and delivered using an FTP solution. 8. AJN's broadcast technical standards: You will have a technical understanding of 'Quality Control' and the tools required to achieve this. 9. You will understand the requirement s of live studio production and provide good service and support to all media operations clients. 10. You will be conversant with all current codecs as you will be required to transcode and deliver various compressions; you will also need to keep up-to- date with any advances/changes in technology. 11. Effective Communication: Able to recognize problems early and not hesitate to communicate them to the concerned person(s). 12. Communicating Ideas: Able to offer better solutions utilizing the tools that media operations has available to them. 13. Newsroom system: Able to navigate and possess a solid operational knowledge of how a news bulletin is formatted. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. You may be required to travel to assist in times of crisis. 2. Perform other duties relevant to the job as requested. EDUCATION: High School education or higher. SKILLS: An understanding of news and current affairs and an eye for detail. Technical ability within a broadcast environment. A demonstrable understanding video formats, servers, FTP and broadcast production. Fluent English speaker and able to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Able to deal with competing demands and remain calm under pressure. KNOWLEDGE: A good knowledge of video editing tools Operational knowledge of Avid Interplay Familiarity of digital tape/disc formats An excellent knowledge of cataloguing and assigning keywords for content Server production systems Broadcast production workflow Have a firm understanding of broadcast technical standards Possess a sound knowledge with current codecs and the tools required to view and transcode. ABILITIES: Able to work independently and as part of a team Able to work in a stressful and fast paced News environment Able to work in a multi-cultural environment. Able to work in a 24/7 shift base environment A good level of interpersonal skills Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment or as an individual. Able to multi-task Organised and punctual CORE COMPETENCIES: Al Jazeera ethics and code of conduct Al Jazeera editorial spirit Diversity Integrity Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/6320/