Assistant Manager, Media Distribution - CBS
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** Assistant Manager, Media Distribution - CBS**

9254 Los Angeles, CA, US, 90036 New York, NY, US, 10019

Other Los Angeles Full-Time The CBS Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industrys most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

Position Overview

The MPD Assistant Manager of Media Distribution is responsible for the development and management of a team of Media Distribution Specialists, who are responsible for creation and distribution of content for internal and external clients, in all markets. The Assistant Manager works closely with the Manager of Media Distribution to resolve high level client issues and refine & develop workflows. The Assistant Manager also works closely with Digital Operations to facilitate the onboarding of new broadcasters.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise Media Distribution Specialists for all day-to-day assignments.

Establish reoccurring work assignments and assign tasks to Specialists.

Generate and distribute Tracking Reports.

Assist customers with concerns, questions or complaints.

Interview candidates and participate in selection process with Media Distribution Manager for all hiring.

Training and development of new and existing staff.

Exploration, creation and recommendation of development opportunities for Specialists.

Recommend workflow changes and improvements to the Media Distribution Manager.

Address all performance issues, and work with the employee on development and resolution.

Approve vacation, payroll and hours.

Liaise with Digital Operations to onboard new and existing clients and broadcasters which includes broadcaster video and audio specification review, encode & transcode project builds, and delivery method setups.

Identify services and associated rates for client ordering.

Follow through to ensure all production obstacles are overcome and that MPDs goals and requirements are met.

Recommend and implement workflow and procedural changes as the technology changes.

Will be working with different dubbing houses and have major clients internationally, including both broadcast and streaming.

Basic Qualifications

A passion for media and entertainment is a must.

Minimum of 4 years experience with customer service, content management practices, video/audio formats and standards.

One year of experience managing a team.

Experience in the media & entertainment industry relating to one or more of the following areas metadata management, digital video and audio, asset management systems/platforms, multimedia formats, international or syndication

Intermediate MS Excel skills

Thorough understanding of production and media supply chains workflows, and standard methodologies.

Detailed understanding of video and audio specifications.

Additional Qualifications

AWS cloud practitioner certification

MS Sharepoint

Excellent teamwork, written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under shifting deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Self-motivated, standout colleague who is goal-oriented.

Knowledge of ASPERA and SIGNIGANT delivery methods

International and streaming knowledge

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**Nearest Major Market:** Los Angeles