Digital Content and Edit Manager

Company

Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 230,000 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.

Reporting

Reporting to Senior Digital Programming Manager, or their nominated replacement.

Job Purpose

To support Senior Digital Operations Manager with all day to day editing and publishing functions across the Owned and Operated / Talent led YouTube and Social Media Channels.

Responsibilities

• Alongside the Senior / Digital Programming Managers, run the day-to-day operation of assigned channels and pages on platforms such as YouTube and Facebook; proactively use audience development best practice to create compelling viewer and brand experiences
• Edit and optimise content in line with editorial guidelines and platform best practice
• Upload content to platforms leveraging in house asset management tools, in line with expected geo blocking policies and publishing cadences
• 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
• Leverage all data sets and learnings to devise recommended strategy focuses and content pillars
• Attend regular meetings with all key platforms and stakeholders to continue evolving publishing excellence as required

Knowledge and Skills Required

• 2+ years experience
• Ability to edit and optimize video and image based content for monetization across YouTube and Facebook
• Good publishing and monetisation knowledge of social media platforms including YouTube and Facebook
• Good experience in digital video and YouTube / Facebook Content Management Systems
• Good experience with sustaining and growing owned and operated YouTube Channels
• Understanding of the television production process
• Excellent attention to detail and nuance
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work towards sales targets and business objectives