Metadata Systems Architect

Yoh has an exciting opportunity for a Metadata Systems Architect to join our Global Entertainment client. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant working experience, and live within a commutable distance to the office Glendale, CA for an hybrid work environment (4 days in office) See below for abbreviated job responsibilities and requirements. If after reviewing, you are interested in learning more about this, or other opportunities, please apply with your updated resume ASAP. Title: Metadeta Systems Architect Compensation: $65-84/hour Type: 6-Month Contract Industry: Entertainment Key Responsibilities: • Lead the assessment, restructuring, and modernization of digital and media asset management (DAM/MAM) systems and related workflows. • Define and implement metadata standards, taxonomy frameworks, and tagging protocols for marketing and creative content. • Establish consistent file naming conventions, folder structures, and hierarchical organization for efficient asset discovery and retrieval. • Oversee the cataloging, tagging, and version control of digital marketing assets across formats, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. • Partner with creative, production, media, and analytics teams to eliminate redundancies, streamline workflows, and strengthen collaboration. • Drive automation initiatives and integrate AI-based tools to enhance metadata tagging, quality assurance, and asset tracking. • Develop governance frameworks for asset usage, system design, and lifecycle management. • Support user adoption through documentation, training, and change-management efforts during system transitions. • Conduct audits and manage the cleanup, migration, and consolidation of legacy content libraries. Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in digital asset management, content operations, or media library systems within creative, marketing, or entertainment environments. • Strong expertise in metadata and taxonomy design, content governance, and workflow optimization. • Proven track record leading migrations from legacy systems to modern DAM/MAM platforms, including mapping, validation, and user enablement. • Hands-on experience creating file naming conventions, ID systems, and metadata schemas to support asset lifecycle management. • Familiarity with automation, APIs, integrations, and AI-powered solutions for asset tracking and metadata enrichment. • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both creative and non-technical stakeholders. • Demonstrated success collaborating across marketing, creative, IT, and vendor teams. • Knowledge of production and post-production pipelines, rights management, and version control processes. • Proficiency with platforms such as Adobe AEM, Box, LucidLink, Google Drive, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. • Preferred: Experience using Airtable and/or scripting tools to support process automation. Estimated Min Rate: $58.80 Estimated Max Rate: $84.00 What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include: • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • MetLife Voluntary Benefits • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401K Retirement Savings Plan • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll • Referral Bonus Programs • Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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