Manager, IT Application Projects

Job Description

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TMZ is seeking a Manager of IT Application Projects. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced Media environment defining metadata schema and standards, performing metadata input, metadata QC for various applications and IT project management. This position reports to the Executive Director of IT.

Responsibilities:
• Project management of ongoing large- and small-scale metadata projects within the IT department
• Requires use of project management software and Microsoft Office to track progress
• Requires overseeing and coordination with members of department, interns, and with PAs
• Work directly with IT application support and internal departments on metadata management within applications
• Develop, document and maintain metadata standards across required systems.
• Metadata training of all employees whose job entails metadata entry.
• Oversee all stages of IT Development project life cycles; monitoring progress, timelines, and reporting, utilizing project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Airtable.
• Conduct change management and communication, acting as liaison between IT and TMZ end-users to deliver updates on development projects and application updates.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to understand user needs and pain points and translate them into application and product requirements.
• Provide guidance on UX / UI design, utilizing Axure RP, Figma, and other digital tools to create wireframes and prototypes to visualize how new applications will function and look.

Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years' experience, preferably in a media or entertainment environment
• A Master of Library and Information Science preferred
• Skilled in Metadata input, Taxonomy and bulk metadata manipulation and transformations between systems, especially as it relates to media content and distribution
• Demonstrated experience with metadata standards such as Dublin Core, MODs, DACS, AACR2 or PBCORE
• Experience with MAM systems used in Media/Entertainment, but special consideration will be given to applicants who have Dalet experience
• Experienced in the creation and documentation of metadata standards and practices
• Familiar with XML, JSON and SQL
• Experienced in IT development project lifecycles with a focus on capturing business requirements, stakeholder interviews, project documentation and task/status follow ups, testing oversight, and final delivery requirements.
• Skilled with application UX design
• Must be detail-oriented, with strong ability to follow through on plans and processes
• Must possess strong documentation skills
• Must be a self-starter and effective at working independently
• Requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Requires effective communication skills and ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $75,000.00-105,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm7p72-3-133-109-141-42 in your application.