Digital Asset Specialist Consultant

Blue Star Families (BSF) is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families by providing programming and resources while strengthening their connections to their local communities. They partner with businesses, government agencies, and local organizations to create impactful programs that empower and uplift military families.

The Digital Asset Specialist Consultant will perform digital asset management services across the following core functional areas:

3.1 Canto Platform Governance & Administration

• Maintain overall organization and structure of the Canto library
• Ensure consistent metadata, tagging conventions, and folder hierarchy

3.2 Portal Architecture & Intake Workflows

• Build and manage upload links and portals for national and chapter-level use
• Customize portals to ensure ease of use and alignment with submission guidelines
• Provide guidance or documentation to internal users on proper upload procedures
• Upload assets as needed

3.3 Quality Assurance & Asset Review

• Review incoming photo submissions for quality, relevance, and compliance
• Approve or reject assets based on established criteria
• Ensure all images meet brand and privacy standards

3.4 Compliance, Privacy & Content Scrubbing

• Review images for sensitive or restricted information, including visible nametapes or identifying details
• Edit, flag, or route assets as needed to ensure compliance with organizational and military guidelines

3.5 Legacy Asset Audit & System Normalization

• Work backward through existing asset libraries to:
• Tag and categorize legacy content
• Eliminate duplicates or outdated files
• Reorganize assets into a standardized, searchable system
• Prioritize high-value or frequently used content for faster accessibility

3.6 Continuous Improvement & Advisory

• Recommend best practices for digital asset management
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, searchability, and user experience
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align asset organization with programmatic needs

Deliverables & Milestones

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Documentation of Canto tagging, taxonomy rules, and upload workflows for internal staff.
• Custom Intake Portals: Fully configured upload links/portals tailored for national and chapter-level content submissions.
• Legacy Library Migration Plan: Audit report and completed cleanup of historical media files, including deduplication and re-tagging.
• Monthly Asset Governance Reports: Regular updates summarizing asset intake volume, approval metrics, and platform optimization efforts.