Schedule Editor, Italy

Job description

Date: Sep 4, 2018

Location: Amsterdam, NL

Company: Nielsen

Schedule Editor, Italy - 25060

Gracenote - Netherlands Amsterdam, North Holland

ROLE: The Schedule Editor position performs editorial functions related to the ongoing development and creation of media databases and content, specifically in the audiovisual sphere. This person will be responsible for performing high-volume, complex manipulations on the entertainment information that forms the core of Gracenote’s media database, with special focus on creating and enhancing Top Content (Top Series, Top Movies, etc.)

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

·  Acquire and record correct information regarding programs and TV listings from a variety of Italian channels and top content providers.
·  Analyze TV program schedules, assess network, syndicated and local TV program information in databases.
·  Investigate, confirm and document questionable program content by consulting program information providers and others.
·  Consolidate data content and new program information in databases.
·  Edit and maintain TV listings information.
·  Maintain accurate database information and provide timely updating of listings information.
·  Ensure the accuracy of editorial listings, authenticity of program information and timely delivery to in-house personnel.
·  Analyze, develop and recommend solutions to editorial, communication and technical procedural and operational needs.
·  Ensure timely delivery of accurate and reliable information.
·  Initiate and maintain effective relationships with programming information providers.
·  Act as a customer service representative concerning product content and editorial policies.
·  Other duties as assigned.

FOR THIS ROLE WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

·  Must be native or near-native Italy and have IMPECCABLE writing and verbal skills. The ability to commence asap is highly desirable.
·  Effective organizational, grammatical, analytical, spelling, writing and communication skills.
·  We are looking for a quality focused individual with high level of attention to detail.
·  Must be able to work accurately under deadline and willing to work outside regular business hours.
·  Windows proficiency and/or experience using other computer software and databases with excellent keyboarding skills.
·  Good knowledge of Italian television and VOD programming preferred.
·  Excellent Keyboarding skills expected.
·  Preferably with a background in journalism, copy writing or translation.

About Nielsen:

Nielsen N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) is a global performance management company that provides a comprehensive understanding of what consumers Watch and Buy. Nielsen’s Watch segment provides media and advertising clients with Total Audience measurement services across all devices where content — video, audio, and text — is consumed. The Buy segment offers consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers the industry’s only global view of retail performance measurement.

By integrating information from its Watch and Buy segments and other data sources, Nielsen provides its clients with both world-class measurement as well as analytics that help improve performance. Nielsen, an S&P 500 company, has operations in over 100 countries that cover more than 90 percent of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.nielsen.com