Digital Channel Coordinator

Company

Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 200,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.

Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights’ catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay’s 130+ in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.

Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean and Black Mirror.

This is an entry level position, ideal for anyone with an interest of working in TV and a passion for social and digital media.

Job Purpose

Providing support for the Channel Strategy team.

Responsibilities:

• Alongside the respective Digital Channel Managers, run the day-to-day operation of assigned channels and pages on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and FAST channels; proactively use audience development best practice to create compelling viewer and brand experiences

• Developing new creatives for existing and future brands

• Write copy relating to the videos programmed for the channels to either appear on the site or for use in promotion elsewhere. Devise and deploy optimal written metadata including titles and tags

• Creating a promotional and playlist strategy for each channel to ensure maximum views as well as utilization of key platform features

• Work closely with all stakeholders to make sure the flow of assets and information ensures that the publishing schedule is always met

• Working with the Head of Channel Strategy to ensure network strategy is

executed

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Some experience running YouTube channels whether that be for a Creator, MCN, Publisher of personal channel

• Experience of Facebook video, either as a user or for a creator or MCN

• Knowledge of all key social video platforms including Instagram, Twitter etc.

• Interest in extending television brands into the online space

• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Strong copywriting skills & high attention to grammatical detail

• The ability to build relationships fast and have strong communications skills

• The ability to work in team environments

• Fluency in multiple languages is highly preferred

Desirable:

• YouTube certified

• Experience of working with TV content on social media

• Digital marketing knowledge

• Creative portfolio

• Some basic skills working with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite

• Experience scheduling FAST channels and knowledge of the FAST space

Reporting

Reporting to Head of Channel Strategy

Location

London

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

09:30am to 6:00pm

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