Metadata Specialist

Hybrid- Metadata Specialist Overview: Our direct client is hiring a skilled Metadata Specialist to join a dynamic team. This role is an on-going consulting position paid on an hourly basis. The max rate is $35 hourly. This is a hybrid role onsite 3-4 days a week in Universal City, CA. Summary: This role includes distribution of current and library theatrical movies, direct-to-video movies, documentaries series, mini-series, animation and TV movies. The Metadata Specialist will concentrate on assisting with procurement, creation, and distribution of metadata and artwork to new media licensees. This includes assisting with compiling/delivering metadata and artwork in various languages while meeting tight deadlines. This person will maintain a schedule of the client owned programming, gather and proofread required information from various internal and external sources to populate and maintain elements in an internal database, and then help export and deliver the metadata and artwork to multiple clients in accordance with contractual terms Responsibilities: Research and create metadata for Film & TV titles licensed from client's Global Distribution Aggregate information from various sources; conform and standardize data for ingest to an internal database using proprietary metadata tools for which training will be provided; and proofread and export metadata for delivery via XLS, CSV, XML, or other formats per Licensee specs. Work with multiple groups to source territory-specific information such as Ratings, Release Dates, and Title Translations Commission text translations in multiple languages and track projects to meet tight deadlines. Assist with set-up and maintenance of English and Localized product data in online content management systems, for which training will be provided. Research and aggregate large lists of digital deliverables such as artwork files in preparation for delivery deadlines. Coordinate with the Sales Administration, Account Management, Master Data, and Materials Servicing teams to deliver high volumes of digital files for on-time launches and troubleshoot xml packaging and delivery issues. Work with the Metadata team to maintain database, schedules and status reports while assisting other teams with metadata and art fulfillment as needed. Regularly maintain online task-tracking tools and process documents Perform other related duties as requested by management. Desired Characteristics Prior Experience in Media Distribution, Localization or Post-Production helpful, but not required. Familiarity with digital distribution for Electronic Sell-Through, Subscription Video On-Demand, and FAST Channels helpful, but not required. Advanced Office 365 skills such as VBA, SharePoint lists and Automations helpful, but not required. Careful attention to detail with ability to flag issues or questions proactively. Excellent time management and task-tracking skills with ability to monitor multiple due dates and SLA's; communicate status updates proactively. Professional English business writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Ability to interact professionally and demonstrate good judgement with Clients, Vendors, and Colleagues at all levels. Consistent ability to multi-task, prioritize requests, self-direct and maintain focus under strict deadline pressure and concurrent priorities. Capacity to quickly resolve immediate issues without losing track of longer-term tasks. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $ $35/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Universal City, CA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $ $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Universal City,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job