Copy of Senior Media Manager / Media Asset Manager

About the Company

THUMBWAR is a technical solutions company that combines the talents of our diverse staff, our inventory of equipment, and over fifteen years of experience to produce unique solutions for our clients. We specialize in designing and executing live broadcast workflows, enabling content aggregation for engaging programming, and integrating large-scale storage and archive environments. Our services include consulting, ongoing support, and turnkey IT infrastructure design and deployment.

THUMBWAR builds and deploys advanced capture and media systems used by global brands, studios, and technology partners. Our equipment is deployed in live productions, engineering environments, and client installations where precision, readiness, and reliability are critical. Logistics is the heartbeat of our global deployments, ensuring our technology transforms media workflows.

About the Role

In the world of live broadcast, every second counts and every frame matters. At THUMBWAR, we don't just manage media; we power the workflows that bring world-class content to life. We are looking for a Senior Media Manager who thrives in the "controlled chaos" of live events—a leader who views Media Asset Management as a high-stakes chess match where organization, speed, and technical precision are the winning moves. If you are a MAM expert seeking to move from static archives into the heart of live production, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Command Live Workflows: Lead daily MAM operations with a focus on live event support, ensuring media is ingested, logged, and moved through the pipeline with zero friction.
• Architect Collaboration: Serve as the primary bridge between clients, production teams, and engineering to ensure metadata accuracy and asset availability during high-pressure broadcasts.
• Build the "Dream Team": Mentor and develop a high-performing MAM team, setting the standard for technical excellence.
• Drive System Evolution: Partner with the Engineering team to stress-test, maintain, and upgrade our media infrastructure, ensuring our tech stack stays ahead of industry demands.
• Workflow Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation and training guides to keep operations scalable and consistent.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Oversee special projects aimed at operational enhancements, turning "how we do it" into "how it's done better."

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Broadcast, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Media Asset Management (MAM) and 5+ years in a technical broadcast or digital media environment.
• Deep expertise in the content lifecycle—from camera capture and ingest to archive and distribution.
• Proven experience navigating fast-paced, high-pressure environments typical of live sports, news, or entertainment.
• Mastery of MAM software, digital delivery tools, and a strong understanding of server/storage infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Leadership: Experience managing technical projects or system migrations.
• Advanced Tools: Familiarity with AI-driven tagging, automated QC workflows, or cloud-native MAM solutions.
• Local Advantage: Strong ties to the Los Angeles media production community.

Skills

• Unflappable under pressure, especially during live feeds.
• Tech-savvy with a deep understanding of workflows, code issues, metadata bottlenecks, and cloud sync errors.
• Client-obsessed, ensuring media is instantly accessible and usable.
• Process optimizer with a continuous improvement mindset.

Why Join THUMBWAR

We operate at the intersection of digital broadcast and digital innovation. Joining THUMBWAR means you are a key architect of the infrastructure supporting the world's most-watched live events. You’ll lead a team passionate about both technology and content.

Pay

The base salary for this role is up to $75,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined by the candidate’s experience and skills.