DIGITAL ASSETS COORDINATOR

Vista Higher Learning, a leading language publisher for the U.S. and Canadian education markets, develops textbooks, online courseware and educational components.  Our programs are developed after extensive market research and careful consultation with educators and researchers as well as publishing and pedagogical professionals.  We bring a fresh new approach to the learning of languages by integrating technology, design, content and pedagogy to make learning easier, more practical, and more rewarding. 

The role of the Digital Assets Coordinator is to oversee the company’s purchased or created digital assets.  Primary responsibilities include:

•     To develop process flows to implement the Digital Assets Management System for Vista Higher Learning.
•     Works closely with various departments and locations to gather assets for integration into the system as well as ongoing maintenance
•     Facilitates and oversees the uploading of assets into new system
•     Establishes metadata requirements and values that will serve as a global standard and assigns appropriate metadata for assets
•     Provides initial and on-going system training for all users on how to upload, tag, view and download assets from the CUMULUS system
•     Stays informed of latest CUMULUS technology trends and innovations
•     Creates and supports ideas and suggestions to improve the system and processes
•     Implements efficiencies in operational workflows and process
•     Assists in trafficking of assets and information-flow throughout various departments
•     Organizes and maintains the library archives, including digital art, creative content, video, audio, reference and special projects
•     Keeps up-to-date records of project deliveries
•     Registers new stock houses and photographers
•     Maintains integrity of images distributed to requestors (inspect digital files for proper formatting and file naming)
•     Documents CUMULUS procedures as they relate to the VHL Image video and audio libraries
•     Communicates concerns and issues regarding workload, specific tasks, working relationships, technical problems, etc.
•     Creates supplementary materials such as contact sheets and guides
•     Obtains a thorough knowledge of VHL properties

The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 3 years’ experience in asset management and a minimum of 3 years’ Cumulus experience; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to work effectively with a variety of people and to get work done through others; strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently with aggressive timelines and rapid changes to priorities; flexibility; knowledge of publishing processes (textbook publishing preferred); thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Creative Suite, Acrobat, and audio and video formats; and a familiarity with additional Photo Management Systems such as Image Tracker, Lightroom and/or LightBox. Some media licensing experience is preferred.
 
We provide a competitive compensation plan including base salary and commission and an outstanding benefits package.  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity in a growing company, please send your resume and salary requirements to: hr@vistahigherlearning.com
 

Visit us at www.vistahigherlearning.com
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer