MAM Program Manager at Cascade PBS

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

93158.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Media Asset Management (MAM), Digital Asset Management (DAM), Adobe Premiere Pro, Non-linear Editing (NLE) Workflows, Metadata Practices, Stakeholder Communication, Change Management, Project Planning, Workflow Documentation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Asset Lifecycle Management

Industry

Media Production

Description

Description POSITION OVERVIEW The Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region. The Media Asset Management (MAM) Program Manager will steward, evolve, and deliver media asset management initiatives in support of our public media mission. This role leads organization-wide programs that ensure our content is well-managed, accessible, preserved, and usable by teams across the organization today and into the future. Salary range: $82,441-$93,158 Location: Seattle, WA Duration: This position has an end date of June 30, 2027 Hybrid schedule available Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include: 11 paid holidays 1 personal holiday 21 of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start Half-day Fridays during Summer Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully vested immediately Employer paid ORCA card Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical Dental Vision KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Lead the planning and delivery of organization level MAM/DAM programs, from discovery through implementation and adoption Translate organizational goals and user needs into clear, actionable program plans with defined timelines and outcomes Deliver programs reliably on deadline, managing scope, risks, and dependencies with care and transparency Coordinate multiple workstreams and priorities while maintaining focus on mission impact and sustainability Act as a knowledgeable partner on media systems, workflows, and asset lifecycles Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vendor partners to ensure systems align with real world media practices Document and improve media workflows, with attention to usability, consistency, and long-term value Support the responsible stewardship of media assets, including considerations of access, preservation, and reuse Build respectful, trust based relationships across editorial, production, technology, fundraising, and operations teams Facilitate conversations that surface needs, constraints, and shared solutions Communicate clearly and accessibly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide thoughtful support to internal clients, balancing responsiveness with realistic delivery commitments Maintain thorough and well organized documentation, including program plans, requirements, decisions, risks, and assumptions Anticipate challenges early and work collaboratively to resolve them Support training, change management, and adoption efforts to help teams succeed with new tools and workflows Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the Cascade PBS. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES Demonstrated experience managing organization wide programs Working knowledge of media systems (e.g., MAM, DAM, broadcast, post production, streaming, or related environments) Prior experience working with a Media Asset Management (MAM) or Digital Asset Management (DAM) system Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and non-linear editing (NLE) workflows, including how media is organized, edited, and exported within production environments preferred Strong ability to deliver projects on time with precision and consistency A high level of attention to detail to all deliverables, recognizing the downstream impact on teams and content Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a collaborative and service oriented mindset Familiarity with metadata practices, content lifecycles, and rights or usage considerations EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE At least 3+ years of experience in program or project management, delivering complex, cross functional initiatives Experience implementing, migrating, or significantly impacting a MAM/DAM platform Experience in public media, education, cultural institutions, or mission driven organizations preferred Comfort working in environments with limited resources and high expectations for transparency and accountability with a wide range of roles, from technical teams to content creators and program leaders PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time. Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@cascadepbs.org.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of organization-wide Media Asset Management (MAM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) programs. Coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure media content is well-managed, preserved, and accessible across the organization.