Lead Media Logistics
1 day ago
London
Job Title: Lead Media Logistics Job Ref: LML-499 Closing Date: 03/06/2026 Summary The Lead Media Logistics is responsible for the management of all media related to live and non-live news and programming content, the design, ownership and continuous improvement of end-to-end media logistics workflows — encompassing automated file movement, live recording chains, and system integrations — as well as the implementation of Ingest and Media Management workflows and providing technical assistance to related teams. They provide insight to continuously improve media management workflows and processes, with a strong emphasis on automation, integration, and operational resilience. Responsibilities • Oversee QC of all Volant Media transmission content., • Manage the Archive team., • Perform edit fixes and prepare TX-ready media., • Coordinate with Scheduling and TX on program acquisitions and materials., • Maintain and update BTS records for programming., • Manage acquisitions workflows and documentation., • Lead the design and governance of end-to-end file movement workflows, including automated transfer pipelines, watch-folder logic, and delivery routing across ingest, storage, and playout systems., • Own and develop integrations between media systems (MAM, PAM, scheduling, playout, and cloud platforms), ensuring reliable data exchange and workflow continuity., • Supporting ingest operations with technical issues., • Ingest media from various sources., • Organise media in Mimir., • Monitor and manage server capacity, expanding rule-based and automated management., • Maintain naming and indexing conventions, exploring advanced indexing and automation tools., • Lead and oversee live recording workflows across diverse sources (satellite, IP, remote contribution, and studio), ensuring capture, monitoring, and timely delivery to downstream systems., • Monitor feeds and perform QC checks using automated tools., • Prepare and export media as needed., • Report on media issues and resolve where possible., • Review workflows and processes to promote automation, innovation, and overall efficiency., • Join cross-functional groups to improve workflows and services, driving innovation and automation across teams. Requirements • Experience of media management, ingest, or contribution operations., • Technical knowledge of video editing software, encoders, signal standards, file formats, codecs and wrappers (e.g. mxf, mpeg, h264)., • Experience in editing on Adobe Premiere Pro., • Knowledge of automated QC software., • Understanding of ML/AI as applied to metadata enrichment and organisation., • Hands-on experience with media workflow automation platforms (e.g. Telestream Vantage, Vidispine, or equivalent) and/or cloud-based media services (e.g. AWS Elemental, Qibb, Azure Media Services)., • Experience managing live recording chains, including scheduling, monitoring, and fault recovery for satellite, IP, and remote contribution feeds., • Familiarity with system integration methods, including API-based connectivity, watchfolder automation, and MAM/PAM interoperability across broadcast and media supply chains., • Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to work in a pressurised environment and prioritise accordingly., • Ability to help solve technical issues related to media workflows including ingest, management and outgest., • Capable of taking the initiative and leading by example, delegating up and down., • Adaptation to rapidly changing live environments., • Proven ability to embrace innovation and apply technology improvement to media workflows., • Good understanding of copyright restrictions attached to certain media., • Clear understanding of how the broadcast infrastructure and workflows affect our wider business here at Volant Media., • Willingness to learn specific support profiles, with an emphasis on broadcasting and transmission technologies., • Good team player, able to gain and share knowledge equally., • Knowledge of broadcast principles and workflows., • Interest in news and current events., • Fluency in English. Knowledge of Farsi is not required for this role, but it is considered a bonus. This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating notes of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.