Metadata Administrator

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Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The Postproduction department at Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Metadata Administrator to join their dynamic team. This position will play a key role in writing accurate and engaging metadata. Responsibilities will include assigning taxonomy/tags for linear and non-linear video assets, establishing best practices for video metadata creation and maintain metadata for an enterprise-level asset library. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Italian and English (fluency in languages other than Italian and English will be considered as a bonus). Please provide writing sample(s) with resume.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Creates quality, error free, factually correct metadata (titles, descriptions and keywords), making sure that SEO best practices are upheld as much as possible.
• Works with brand partners to ensure keywords/taxonomy and other related video metadata are in line with search engine optimization goals.
• Develops or enhances style guides or taxonomy values to ensure the appropriate message, tone and "look and feel."
• Coordinates metadata delivery with brand and digital teams.
• Enters metadata for digital content library based on deadline workflow.
• Establishes appropriate links for connecting videos to other relevant material.
• Ensure ongoing accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery of metadata, including video assets as well as associated people and organizations.
• Maintains data quality post-production on library assets for future repurpose.

Qualifications & Experience...

• Ability to write in Italian and translate English into Italian.
• Proficient in AP Style, adherence to in-house style guides, and excellent writing skills with strong attention to grammar and composition.
• Experience in copy writing, editing, communications or a directly related field.
• Proficient in personal computing, including Microsoft Office, database applications, data entry, and internet research.
• Experience with taxonomies, cataloguing assets, and digital media, including production and distribution practices, with a background in Library/Information science preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work to a deadline.

How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
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