Job Description
Digital Asset Administrator (Digital Photo Librarian) Location Calgary, AB : If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 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.
Qualifications - 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.
Pre-employment Requirements - Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38 Business Unit: Customer Service & Communications Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 14 months) Location: 201 8 Avenue SE Compensation: Pay Grade 7 $34.33 - 45.94 per hour (2024 Rates) Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle. Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week Audience: Internal/External Apply By: August 6, 2024 Job ID #: 310201
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