Position: Content Analyst (English)
Department: Content, Editorial
Reports to: Assistant Manager, Editorial
Location: Mumbai / Bangalore
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.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Exceptional command over English grammar, punctuation, and syntax
- 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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Gracenote, a Nielsen company, provides music, video, and sports content along with technologies to the world hottest entertainment products and brands, which is also a global standard for music and video recognition which is supported by the largest source of entertainment data. Gracenote features
descriptions of more than 200 million tracks, TV listings for 85+ countries, and statistics from 4,500 sports leagues and competitions.
ABOUT NIELSEN
By connecting clients to audiences, we fuel the media industry with the most accurate understanding of what people listen to and watch. To discover what audiences love, we measure across all channels and platforms—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are
truly connected to their audiences, they can see the most important
opportunities and accelerate growth.
Do you want to move the industry forward with Nielsen? Our people are the driving force. Your thoughts, ideas, and expertise can propel us forward. Whether you have fresh thinking around maximizing a new technology or you see a gap in the market, we are here to listen and act. Our team is made strong by a
diversity of thoughts, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. You’ll enjoy working with smart, fun, curious colleagues, who are passionate about their work. Come be part of a team that motivates you to do your best work!
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What We Do
Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience insights, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future.
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