Digital Asset Administrator
City of Calgary Expired |
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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As a Digital Asset Administrator in the Creative Services division, you will manage the digital image/photo and video library which is used by the entire Corporation. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all photographic and video assets are searchable and compliant with intellectual property and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) regulations. This position works collaboratively with staff and contractors as well as other City of Calgary clients. Primary duties include:
- Intake and upload new assets (video, photography and other graphic elements such as illustration) to the myimages digital image/photo library.
- Organize and maintain the assets uploaded to the myimages digital image/photo library.
- Act as the primary liaison between the division and various City clients on the subject of supplying images; fulfill internal and external image or footage requests.
- Responsible for building controlled vocabularies and keyword required relationships, editing and grading images, as well as identifying, selecting, key wording and uploading images.
- Liaise with Information Technology (IT) regarding the database, application, users, storage quotas, application and database server performance.
- Maintain accurate procedures and records for the system.
- Assist with maintenance and administration of the software library and hardware equipment within a Mac environment.
- A completed 2-year diploma in Graphic Design, Print Management, or a related field and at least 3 years of media industry experience in the image market.
- Knowledge of meta file data and image archive systems is required.
- Studies in design principles, colour theory, typography and advertising, and printing industry standards are considered assets.
- Previous experience with an image editing software such as Lightroom, Photoshop and Aperture, along with a digital assets administration background is an asset.
- A working knowledge of meta file tagging, key word searching protocol and minimal photo editing skills would be an asset.
- Success in this position requires creative problem solving, organization, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- You are a highly motivated and self-directed individual who thrives in a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment.