Digital Asset Manager

Heritage Werks is the heritage agency for sports, brands, and entertainment. We specialize in establishing and maintaining state-of-the-art archival programs and curating compelling content and narratives to fuel interactive experiences, new stadiums, corporate anniversaries, social/mobile content, exhibits, museums, storytelling campaigns, and much more.The Heritage Werks team combines the expertise of highly trained archivists with brand strategists and communicators who are experienced in working with the world’s most respected organizations.

We fuel the way organizations connect with customers and communities and how employees connect with each other.Some of the things you can expect working at Heritage Werks…· Contributing to a fun, energetic, and entrepreneurial team within a growing company· Training and development opportunities to support professional development and career growth.· High level of autonomy with exposure to a variety of areas and industries· A history of proven success that drives the team forwardPOSITION SUMMARYHeritage Werks is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Digital Asset Manager to oversee the organization, optimization, and lifecycle management of digital content for some of the world’s most iconic brands, sport teams, and entertainment companies.

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital assets, from ingestion and metadata tagging to permissions, and user access. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, archivists, and internal teams to streamline digital workflows, and ensure brand consistency across platforms. If your someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!RESPONSBILITIES· Manager Digital Asset Management (DAM) processes including initial configuration, groups and permissions, portal creating, advance properties, digital migrations, and metadata entry.· Design and implement custom workflows tailored to client needs, including the creation of metadata fields, controlled vocabularies, embedded metadata mapping, attribute profiles, download approval processes, watermarks, and automated tasks.· Identify bugs in software and create support tickets, and work with support to resolve issues.· Create custom CMS pages based on client needs.· Manage collection development process to capture born digital content from emails, press releases, web articles, and other digital repositories.· Implement regular process reviews to ensure metadata accuracy and support consistent, efficient searchability and asset delivery across platforms.· Monitor and track site usage including both internal and external audiences to identify trends for strategic engagement.· Stay up to date on new trends and technology in the DAM industry.

· Master’s degree in History, with archival experience, MLIS with Cataloging and/or Archives Specialization, or Master of Heritage Preservation, or similar post-secondary degree is required.· A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Digital Asset Management.· 3-5 years of experience in project management, technology-related implementations, and/or strategic planning roles.· Possess a strong technical foundation in one or more of the following areas: digital asset management systems, database management, UX/UI design, rich media file formats (image, audio, video), and/or server-side functionality.· Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work with diverse teams.· Ability to work independently and efficiently within tight deadlines, while remaining composed under pressure.· Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with high attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to excellence.· Adaptability to changing technologies and trends in the DAM industry.· Demonstrated expertise in applying metadata standards, including IPTC, EXIF, XMP, and XML, to ensure accurate tagging, interoperability, and long-term asset management.· Coding experience: XML, HTLM, CSS, Command Line is preferred.· Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud Products, Excel, file conversions, and transcoding is preferred.· Ability to perform demos and remote training sessions with clients is preferred.

This role offers a competitive compensation package and is eligible for participation in Heritage Werks’ comprehensive benefits programs, including:· Health, dental, vision, and life insurance· Short-and-long-term disability· 401k plan with company contribution· Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays· Professional development opportunities· Employee recognition and awards programs