Summary of the Content Operations Editor II job at The Nielsen Company

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

Gracenote is the top provider of entertainment information, creating industry-leading databases of TV, movie, and music metadata for entertainment guides, applications and in-car entertainment.

We are the leading supplier of TV and movie entertainment data. We supply data to entertainment platforms and devices. We are presently looking for an Editorial Analyst in our Video Descriptor area.

ROLE:

Work as an expert editorial analyst on our content team, identifying the precise descriptive metadata (like genres and keywords) to film and TV programs which will be used to create recommendations for viewers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand the plot and tag film and TV projects with a variety of keywords describing mood, theme, scenario and other descriptors without giving away spoilers. 

• Analyze, develop and recommend solutions for editorial and operational needs to ensure the accuracy of descriptors.

• Provide feedback to the Product team in order to optimize the editorial tool.

• Work with the Taxonomy team to create a robust system for video descriptors.

• Be able to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously as assigned by seniors and/or management.

• Able to adapt to working in a fast-paced environment with stringent deadlines.

• Maintain accurate database information, ensuring all output conforms to strict broadcast quality standards, internal policies and client service level agreements

• Self-manage Key Performance Indicators on a daily basis

• Identify cross-skilling opportunities to support other projects.

Qualifications

• Exceptional command over English grammar, punctuation, and syntax

• Basic knowledge of French, German, Dutch would be an advantage

• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in metadata tagging, content creation or related field

• PG degree in English Literature, Journalism and Mass Communication, Film Studies or related field

• Passionate about consuming content - TV and movies - and a good understanding of the US entertainment industry

• Strong knowledge of movie and TV show genres and subgenres

• Stay abreast of the latest programs and movie releases

• Should have basic/relevant knowledge of the AP style guide

• Familiarity with metadata standards and best practices

• Ability to deal with changing requirements in a given day to meet the needs of the other teams and the tool

• Experience using content management systems

• Strong research, rephrasing and rewriting skills 

• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to take initiative while mitigating risks

• Knowledge of Google Suite

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively

REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS:

• A portfolio of published works/writing samples

• Ready to work in shifts, including early morning, evening, night, weekend and public/national holidays

• The role is hybrid, so they will be working partially from home which is in the same city as the Nielsen office they are employed with and partially from a Nielsen office / site.

Additional Information

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