Gracenote, a Nielsen company, is dedicated to connecting audiences to the entertainment they love, powering a better media future for all people. Gracenote is the content data business unit of Nielsen that powers innovative entertainment experiences for the world’s leading media companies. Our entertainment metadata and connected IDs deliver advanced content navigation and discovery to connect consumers to the content they love and discover new ones.
Gracenote’s industry-leading datasets cover TV programs, movies, sports, music and podcasts in 80 countries and 35 languages. Machine driven, human validated: Gracenote’s best-in-class data and images fuel new search and discovery experiences across every screen.
We are currently looking for a Schedule Editor to join our Content team.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Global Schedule Editor performs metadata editing functions related to the ongoing maintenance and creation of media databases and content, specifically in the audiovisual sphere.
- Edits and maintains television schedules and database information for satellite, pay cables and pay-per-view listings for all markets.
- Analyzes program schedules, assesses database information and researches and creates database content for original series and specials.
- Researches and documents questionable program content by consulting program information providers and/or Gracenote personnel.
- Initiates and maintains effective relationships with programming information providers and acts as a customer service representative when addressing issues concerning product content and policies.
- Analyze program information provided by sources, assess database information and map ID’s correctly within the mapping interface.
- Provides timely updating of listing’s information outside regular business hours as needed.
- Directs workflow for absent teammates and provides cross-shift updating coverage to create an independent team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate in any stream.
- Exceptional grammatical, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and time management skills.
- Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Avid follower of one or more different sports. Excellent general sports knowledge
- Language requirements: proficient level of German language skills, fluency in English. Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and/or G-Suites.
- Good internet research abilities.
- A quality-focused individual with a high level of attention to detail.
- Able to work in a self-directed and fast-paced environment.
- Ready to work in a 24/7 operation, including evening and weekend shifts.
- Knowledge of international TV shows, and the media sector in general, is a plus.
- Inquisitive and learning attitude.
- Logical thought process.
- The role is hybrid, so you must live near Nielsen’s office. Hybrid Workers are those employees who are 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.
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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.
An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries.
