This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and processes to manage media assets for media productions and projects. In involves establishing media asset management systems, recording documentation and media assets, and confirming required personnel have ongoing access to the systems.

The unit applies to those who are working on projects or productions that require different media assets. They work directly with the creators of audio, video and graphic assets to ensure the asset management system accommodates their needs. They set up conventions for file naming, sourcing, sorting and storing formal documents and media assets. Though reporting to a producer or manager, they work with a fair degree of autonomy.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.