Intern - Music Programming
ViacomCBS
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
Job Title: Music Programming Intern
Department: UK Programming
Manager: Music Programming Manager
At Viacom, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. This is embedded in our recruitment practices to ensure we hire the best talent and enrich our mix. For this reason, we are not filtering candidates via a CV this year, so please do not upload one with your application. Instead, we require you to complete a task relevant to the role so that we can assess your talent, creativity and passion.
Job Summary:
Assist and support the Music Programming team in their work to create a leading network of music channels. Learn and develop knowledge of Music Programming principles and best practice. Understand how Music Programming fits into the wider Viacom organisation, and it’s relation to the external music industry. Gain an overview of the role of the whole Programming department and assist in music channel related requests as necessary. Develop knowledge of key software (e.g. Music Master) in order to be able to programme one or more of MTV’s smaller channels.
Key Responsibilties:
• Producing Playlist Meeting prep & co-ordination. Maintaining accurate notes during playlist meeting. Publishing of playlist document(s) post meeting.
• Support the Music Programming team in production of music logs – delivering daily schedules for one of the smaller music channels to specified deadlines.
• Editorially check music logs to ensure song flow is strong to help improve session length.
• Assist in maintenance of the UK Music Master Enterprise database, and taking care of relevant housekeeping and metadata.
• Working on music research as requested.
• Liaising with Presentation for music graphic requests.
• Contribute & assist the team in generating imaginative and compelling themed & contextualised music programming (Music Commissioning Slate, Stunts, Music countdowns etc) that add value to the wider network of channel(s) being programmed.
• As above, attend and contribute to the weekly music programming team meeting, weekly acquisitions meeting and playlist meeting, providing admin support.
• Work closely with the talent and music department, particularly a strong link with Acquisitions Manager in TAM to keep up to speed with weekly music video acquisitions workflow.
• Assisting MP team with edits/compliance reviews of music assets.
• Working with TAM to obtain information needed by the wider team with regard to comprehensive forward plan of new music, release dates, and album launches, tour & promo dates etc.
• Attend key Programme Meetings & Research Meetings & work with the Music Editors & Network Schedulers to keep abreast of the direction and strategy of the channels & ensure they are reactive to trends & patterns on our Music Network & within the wider Music Marketplace.
• Learn to understand & interpret a breadth of research including BARB & radio airplay data from both radio and television to achieve music credibility alongside delivering to the channel ratings objectives
• Contribute to brainstorms.
• Be proactive in highlighting emerging and changing music trends.
• Be responsible for ensuring the Ofcom (or equivalent) code relating to the broadcast of music videos is adhered to, and that all restrictions on music videos are rigorously respected.
• Sustain a genuine passion for music, attending gigs and festivals to keep up with new artists.
• Develop a meticulous devotion relating to the key genres and core artists of the assigned channel(s) through monitoring TV, radio, print and online media in order to provide insight into emerging and changing music trends relevant to the channel(s) being programmed.
• Cover colleagues’ logs and channels during holidays and absences.
Skills
& Experience:
• Strong knowledge of music & music videos.
• Passionate about music and its diverse audiences.
• Will be able to demonstrate broad music knowledge across all genres and audiences. An understanding of commercial radio is beneficial.
• Will be additionally able to demonstrate a more in depth music knowledge and understanding in one particular field/genre which will relate to either: MTV Hits, Base, Dance, Rocks, or Classic.
• Knowledge of the wider European music market is beneficial.
• Well versed in emerging and changing music trends.
• An awareness of the importance of Ofcom rules and their relation to music content also helpful.
• Knowledge of music programming software and an understanding of music research a major advantage.
• Experience of music related work.
• Well-developed knowledge of the value of music television and an informed understanding of the changing music media market, as well as the impact of emerging technology and new platforms.
• Strong organisational and time management competencies.
• Impeccable diplomatic approach and team oriented work ethic.
• Keen attention to detail.
Core Competencies:
• Direct and honest in dealing with others
• Treats all individuals with respect and fairness
• Acts consistently with their words
• Follows ethical business practices
• Works effectively through job and organisation changes
• Deals constructively with frustration and stress, maintaining a professional and positive manner
The advert will close on Wednesday 28 th February 2018 at midnight. Please note that we may close adverts early due to high demand. You will find out whether you have been successful by Friday 30 th March.
This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. THIS FORM SUMMARISES THE MAIN ASPECTS OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT COVER ALL THE DUTIES THAT THE JOB HOLDER MAY HAVE TO PERFORM.