Position: Jr. Asset Coordinator
Department: Print
Reports to: Asset Manager & VP/Head of Print
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Direct Reports: No
Location: in office/hybrid
AV Squad is a creative advertising agency specializing in entertainment marketing. Since our inception in 2004, our goal has remained unchanged: We strive to create outstanding, attention-grabbing content that tells an effective story. Our passion for our work and commitment to our clients has positioned AV Squad as an industry leader.
AV Squad has a successful and growing Print Division! If you are an energetic, fearless, and passionate production artist who loves what you do and feeds off of working with others with the same qualities, you’ve found your home. This is a startup division within an established agency, and we’re building an environment that will allow you to vibe hard with others and elevate the people around you. Check your ego at the door and come ready to compete and help the team win.
The Jr. Asset Coordinator will work on multiple projects within the theatrical, broadcast, streaming and gaming spaces.
Responsibilities
-Post-processing organization and internal distribution of incoming client-supplied assets with a clear focus on asset security
-Enthusiasm for detail-oriented tasks and a keen ability to notice minute differentiation between assets (a.k.a Jedi Grand Master-level skills of the Where’s Waldo and Spot the Difference variety)
-Tracking and reporting stock imagery usage and providing admin support for billing
-Accurate manual still frame identification with a working understanding of proper resolution requirements for all stages of the Print workflow
-Asset ingest and tracking from a wide array of client delivery platforms
-Maintaining clear and secure records of internal and external asset shares, managing permissions where necessary
-Troubleshooting everyday issues with the team’s daily-use software platforms (including but not limited to Extensis Portfolio, stock image accounts, Box, Google Drive)
Beneficial Skills and Experience
-Able to handle a fast-paced workflow under pressure and multitasking between concurrent projects, and within that the ability to clearly communicate a realistic picture of your bandwidth
- Rigorous attention to detail and a proactive, intuitive approach to asset organization for a team of lightning-speed creatives
- A love for folder structures and detailed file management
-Solutions-minded with a proactive approach. Our team is rooted in the mindset that there is a creative solution to any problem!
-Exceptional communication, time-management, prioritization skills and a desire to work within an incredibly collaborative team
-Consistent follow-through to traffic communication and ensuring delivery of resources while maintaining content security
-Working understanding of Digital Asset Management systems, including but not limited to DF Studios and GlobalEdit
-At least one year experience managing assets in an agency or photo lab environment and/or photography background preferred
-Experienced user in Google Drive, familiarity with Adobe CC (incl. Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop), Extensis Portfolio, DF Studio, Aspera Connect and Quicktime preferred
