Dotdash Meredith · 4 months ago
Software Engineering Manager, Media Systems
New York, NY - 225 Liberty Street
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yrDotdash Meredith is a leading media company that produces a diverse range of content. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Video Workflow Tools and Technology team, focusing on the management and strategy of video asset storage systems and enhancing workflow processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic technology plans for the Media Asset Management team, including the integration of new functionalities and enhancements to workflows, systems, and tooling
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement workflows, metadata taxonomy for efficient asset organization and retrieval, and archival strategies
Lead efforts to improve workflow processes and optimize the utilization of cloud and on-premises infrastructure
Manage all aspects of video asset storage, ensuring accessibility, security, and scalability
Understand video acquisition processes and oversee the digital asset lifecycle from creation to archive
Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting for Adobe Creative Cloud, Iconik, LucidLink, AWS Elemental and Airtable platforms
Utilize Python skills to automate tasks and improve system efficiencies including metadata transforms and filtering and utilization of 3rd party APIs
Coordinate with vendors and external partners as needed for system integrations and upgrades
Manage system cloud spend budget
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in asset management and storage
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the Asset Management Team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant field and/or equivalent experience
Strong Python programming skills are required
Proven experience in deploying Media Asset Management systems and video storage infrastructure in the cloud
Hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Iconik, LucidLink, AWS Elemental, AWS Console and Airtable platforms
Hands on experience transcoding video for post production
Expert proficiency in Python
Intermediate BigQuery knowledge
Linux CLI experience
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere Pro and After Effects
Experience with AWS services, including AWS Billing Console, S3 storage, lifecycle management and AWS Elemental transcoding
Project management experience, Agile and Scrum experience a must
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Prior experience in the media and entertainment industry
Understanding video acquisition and digital asset lifecycle is paramount to this position
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Adoption or surrogate assistance
Donation matching
Tuition reimbursement
Basic life insurance
Basic accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance
Supplemental accident insurance
Commuter benefits
Short term and long term disability
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Family care benefits
A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
10-12 paid holidays annually
Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
Pet insurance
Accident
Critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company
Dotdash Meredith
Dotdash Meredith is a digital and print media company that reaches a vast audience through its diverse portfolio of iconic brands.
Founded in 2021
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$400M2025-06-05Debt Financing· $400M
Leadership Team
Neil Vogel
CEO
Tim Quinn
CFO
Recent News
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