MTV is looking for a Senior Shows Editor to join the Digital Media team. You will be responsible for the over-arching content strategy, as well as creating, producing and publishing online entertainment content to support commissioned and acquired TV shows in MTV's roster, including the likes of Geordie Shore, Ex on the Beach, Just Tattoo Of Us, The Charlotte Show, Teen Mom UK and many more.

With responsibility for the creative and editorial strategy of shows on MTV UK's digital and social platforms, you will plan campaigns to support the programmes, maintain the website throughout (and between) series, and always ensure the highest editorial standards. You will also oversee shows support across social media, products and commercial opportunities, and be deeply embedded within production of short-form digital series tied to each liner commission.

The role requires extensive digital experience in an entertainment environment, editorial judgment and flair, strong attention to detail, and the ability to juggle, prioritise and schedule multiple tasks at any given time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a team of producers and video editors to ensure content is being produced cross-platform (Snapchat Discover, MTV.co.uk, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc) to align with business calendars
Manage the daily publishing schedule and timely release of shows content including video, photos and news stories, and ensure these are effectively promoted across the website and social media platforms.
Lead the online strategy, editorial content pipeline and interactive elements for linear TV shows e.g. Geordie Shore, Ex on the Beach etc.
Forecast how MTV's digital audience will respond to on-air shows and make decisions to best populate the site in anticipation
Cultivate strong working relationships with MTV's Marketing, Press, News, Creative, Commissioning, Technology, Ad Sales and Research teams
Advocate digital needs of individual series by educating and guiding production teams on effective digital content experiences
Grow traffic to the MTV websites to meet ad sales targets
Implement on-air throws, in-site promotion, navigation and cross-linking to key content
Manage UK full episodes library to support multiplatform and content syndication business
Work with technology and operations team to deliver publishing developments and enhancements to shows UI/UX
Work with video encoding technology such as Premier and problem-solve when workflow issues arise
Lead ideas and creation for digital-only content
Ensure all content meets editorial standards and guidelines
Ensure all content complies with restrictions imposed by linear carriage deals (e.g. SKY) and all rights and clearances are properly adhered to. Act as key stakeholder for policy usage of digital content across all departments
Create competitions and promotions as requested by other departments

ROLE-SPECIFIC SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Proven experience in digital content production at a major commercial media, entertainment or creative brand or interactive agency, particularly in the TV and/or entertainment space
Experience developing content cross-platform
Strong proven track record of working on multi-platform and online production projects with a good working knowledge of content management systems and basic HTML
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment handling several ongoing tasks, sometimes with competing requirements
Strong command of spelling, grammar and self-editing, able to generate SEO-centric copy for news stories, videos, photos and other content
Proven experience of managing online editorial assets to achieve audience growth
Excellent verbal communication, relationship building and presentation skills
Experienced user of website publishing systems and photo optimisation software (Photoshop)
Strong organizational process and time management skills
Experience in multiplatform content extensions and original content production
Experience using key social platforms to drive website traffic eg. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Experience using digital analytics tools such as Omniture, Google analytics and social platform insights to influence content decisions, metadata and update content cross-platform accordingly
Thorough knowledge of linear restrictions on digital content
Understanding of video encoding, compression and digital media formats
Ability to use initiative, impeccable organisation skills and a team player

Viacom Core Competencies:

Interpersonal Skills
Communicates and Listens
Builds Relationships
Influences and Negotiates
Develops creative products
Personal Effectiveness
Takes Initiative
Manages the Work
Composure and Flexibility
Acts with Integrity
Thinking and Problem Solving
Develops creative products and solutions
Judgment and analysis
Thinks strategically
Management and Leadership
Communicates effectively with employees
Creates a positive and inclusive working environment
Defines, directs and delegates work
Develops people through feedback and coaching