Multiplatform Programming Coordinator

Job Description

Is this the role for you?

The Nickelodeon UK Network consists of four core channel brands; Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr. and Nick Jr. Too targeting kids 4-15 years plus content carried across affiliate platforms and streaming services like P+ and Pluto. Nickelodeon is everywhere kids are; retail, consumer products, theme parks, live shows, VOD, social media and websites with a broad range of bespoke digital content from games to short-form.

The Multiplatform team is responsible for the sourcing, scheduling and management of all Nickelodeon's non-linear content across a number of platforms. It is one the teams that make up the Programming department.

What will you be doing?
• Handle the day-to-day operations of Nickelodeon's non-linear scheduling for all channels (Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and Nick Jr.); compiling and distributing the required Metadata for each platform partner, as per their specifications and set deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Nickelodeon Channel Planning team and the Editor of Viewer Access & Listings to ensure integrity of the non-linear schedules and run schedule amendments.
• Create and distribute required promotional image assets for each platform partners.
• Complete and distribute accurate weekly blackout reports.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with Nickelodeon's operational, technical, legal and planning teams.
• Review and revise operational workflows where necessary, driving towards greater efficiency and output.
• Work closely with Multi-Platform Content Manager to build strong working relationships with each of the platform partners' editorial and operations teams.
• Work with platform partners to ensure Nickelodeon content is as impactful as possible across platforms, actively seeking out merchandising opportunities for priorities.
• Track and review VOD competitive landscape to develop and improve non-linear programming strategies that drive audience growth.
• Analyse metrics and use data to strategize new non-linear programming initiatives to optimize VOD viewing.
• Alongside Multiplatform Content Manager, support the implementation and management of new platforms and VOD initiatives.
• Alongside Multiplatform Content Manager, lead and maintain Nickelodeon's Download-To-Own (DTO) services, ensuring revenues are improved.
• Embrace the 'One Paramount' approach and encourage collaboration and team working.
• Be an ambassador for all Paramount channels, internally and externally.
• Adopt and promote the Paramount values and support a culture of inclusion.

What are we looking for?

Basic qualifications:
• 3 to 5 years' validated experience in content planning and programming, preferably within the UK market.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic content plans across multiple platforms, and ensuring commercial requirements are met.
• In depth understanding of rights management, rights issues and knowledge of broadcast regulatory requirements.
• Proven understanding of the Nickelodeon brands and its key competitors.
• Skilled at evaluating research data and an understanding of how audiences consume content.
• Strategic competitor awareness, and shown knowledge of trends and developments in non-linear platforms essential.
• Excellent communication skills in all formats and experience communicating plans and priorities to internal and external partners.
• First rate multi-tasking ability.
• Evidence of building strong, positive relationships internally and externally.

Additional qualifications:
• Strategic Thinking: Takes a long term view and strives to be ahead of the curve.
• Collaboration and Influencing: Facilitates collaboration and sense of shared purpose internally and externally.
• Excellent Communicator: Able to win both hearts and minds with a wide range of partners and deliver a sense of fun of the brand.
• Innovation: Always thinking creatively about new ways of bringing amazing content to audiences and seeking out new platform opportunities.
• Market Knowledge: Identifies and understands emerging developments in the market.
• Proactive: The ability to get things done and respond to pressure and change.
• Strong personality: Tough, adaptable and resilient and able to work with robust personalities.
• Detail oriented and highly organised

Does the job description match your profile and interests? Please let us know by applying, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7xqkp-3-12-73-71-42 in your application.