TV Web Content Editor - On-Camera Talent

Full Time Job
IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, reaching an audience of more than 250 million unique visitors per month. Our website and mobile properties are in the top 30 properties across all content verticals.

IMDb is looking for an exceptional Television Editor with on-camera experience to provide unique editorial content (in video and text) for our site. TV content is a non-stop stream of produced shows from five large networks and even more from literally hundreds of cable, OTT, and syndicated producers, ranging from scripted dramas to reality shows and beyond. Alongside the biggest titles and actors on the small screen, the TV Editor will write and produce compelling and engaging content to enhance, extend, and expand our consumers' enjoyment of them.

This position requires deep knowledge of TV trends, industry, and competitive landscape; strong command of the English language; social media savvy; experience with sponsored content; knowledge of site analytics; and solid on-camera experience. The successful candidate will have several years of online experience working in the entertainment field in some regard, preferably covering TV, with deep contacts in the industry.

It should be pointed out that this job must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends. High-potential candidates will have a track record of activity in online publishing and/or social media. This could include blogging, vlogging, and grassroots marketing via Twitter, Facebook, or other social media platforms. And a TV. You should own a TV.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities
• On-camera experience
• A strong command of the English language, as well as an ability to write effectively and efficiently
• Extremely effective time management to balance perfection and priorities within deadlines
• Broad general knowledge of the entertainment industry
• Broad general knowledge of TV and other entertainment sites
• Tracking and reporting on key site metrics and trends
• A hearty knowledge of the IMDb website and its workings

A Successful Candidate Will:
• Be self-starters and self-directed with the ability to shift gears to accept more task-driven duties when the need arises
• Have incredible organizational skills and attention to detail
• Have knowledge of and interest in TV, celebrities, and movies in the digital space
• Have experience working with teams or contractors both locally and remotely
• Have an ability to craft emails that get to the point without being curt
• Be proactive, diplomatic, courteous, and clear in all communication
• Be able to write succinctly, accurately, and efficiently
• Have a respect for the imperative to meet financial goals and be service-oriented when needed
• Have an engaging and energetic on-camera presence
• Have an ability to communicate effectively with remote teams
• Be deadline oriented with effective time management within a daily publishing environment
• Have a strong network within the industry to help build our brand and original content offering.

Qualifications
• 6 years relevant work experience as an online writer or editor, preferably covering TV
• Experience with social media tools
• Experience with content management systems
• Experience with data-driven publishing

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Broad general knowledge of the entertainment industry
• Broad general knowledge of competitive entertainment sites
• Strong writing skills
• Social media savvy
• A hearty knowledge of the IMDb