Senior Editor (Content Writer)

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 leading entertainment platforms and devices.

ROLE:

The Editorial Senior works with the local Editorial team, supporting their team to produce the database for the Australian market. They will often act as a replacement for the team lead on a day-to-day basis.

The Senior Editor, Editorial, is expected to coordinate and lead the workflow of the editorial team, providing effective guidance on a daily basis. You will develop a deep understanding of global systems and assume responsibility for supervising and providing workflow support to team members regularly.

As a Senior Editor, you will serve as the primary contact for the editorial team members, so your communication skills should be excellent. You should also be able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration. Editors research, gather and process TV series and movies from studios, distributors, websites and related sources in a timely and accurate manner for entry into an internal database. Communication with broadcasters, content providers and other internal teams will be expected in order to meet editorial requirements promptly and accurately. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Editorial team lead, overseeing the Editorial Workflow and assignments for the market.

Support the Editorial Team in the processing and creation of the database, into our data management system.

Resolve and investigate workflow efficiencies and issues with team lead.

Run quality check reports and uphold editorial standards by overseeing the accuracy of the content entered into the database.

Coordinate to create and maintain wiki documentation.

Often will be a key member in projects to improve efficiency of tools and workflows prior to their implementation within the greater team to test, provide feedback and document.

Represent Gracenote to international Gracenote teams, external clients and stakeholders.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

A thorough understanding of metadata and its applications.

Possesses proficiency in English writing and speaking skills.

Good understanding of the global content market. Experience using database content management systems.

Proactive approach to implementing workflow efficiencies. Strong client service orientation and excellent communication skills.

Interest in and working knowledge of the local, national and international TV scene.

Ready to work in a 24/7 operation, including evening, night and weekend shifts.

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

ABOUT THE TEAM

Gracenote, a Nielsen company, provides music, video, and sports content along with technologies to the world's 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!