Epitec
Position:
Content Curation Specialist
Job Type:
W2 Contract
Location:
Los Angeles, CA (90094)
Job Summary:
- Epitec is seeking a Content Curation Specialist for TV Plus, to execute programming plans for content distributed through the TV Plus service, for both Owned & Operated (O&O) linear channels and VOD.
- The ideal candidate for this role should have strong knowledge and passion for entertainment, and an understanding for how users discover and consume video content.
- Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays on-site; Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays WFH.
- Pay Rate: $35 - 39/hourly with optional benefits plans.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute 2x curation releases per week by routinely checking for newly onboarded assets and curating into applicable rows/tabs/collections.
- Maintain an editorial calendar, identify key seasonal tentpoles/topical events, and develop themed rows/collections to support.
- Work closely with Asset Management & Ops teams to resolve any asset issues and ensure assets are fully onboarded in time for curation.
- Assist with creative merchandising asset requests, tracking of received assets, and development of creative deliverables.
- Work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Creative, and Design teams to ensure that creative merchandising assets/deliverables are to spec and curated in accordance with editorial priorities.
- Maintain a strong attention to detail when executing curation releases and report any content or usability issues with global CMS tool to appropriate teams, including liaising with the global HQ team.
- Ad hoc tasks as needed, including analysis of competitive landscape and industry trends.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent related work experience required.
- 3+ years of experience programming/content curation or TV programming experience (consumer-facing OTT video experience a plus).
- Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Excel and an understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS), Media Asset Management Systems (MAM), Metadata, and tagging content.
- Broad knowledge and passion for entertainment/pop culture including movies, TV, and music.
- Experience with kids programming a plus.
- Experience with international programming a plus.
- Experience using content analysis and data analytics to inform programming decisions.
- Airtable experience a plus.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent collaborator with ability to work across a large organization and language barriers to drive results.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Ability to overcome technical hurdles and re-prioritize tasks accordingly.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.
Why should you choose Epitec?
We started Epitec with a single focus, “Placing People First.” Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we’ve set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.
How is Epitec different?
Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.
What is the result?
Epitec represents the world’s top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world’s best talent. That’s led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain’s Detroit Business “Cool Places to Work,” and 101 Best & Brightest – local, national and elite winner. And that’s just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.