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MTV is seeking a freelance Coordinator to join MTVE Studios’ Social Events team in support of upcoming tentpole projects. This team leads social/digital strategy and production for culture-making events including the Movie & TV Awards, CMT Music Awards, and VMAs. Looking for candidates who are obsessed with all things music, movies, TV, social media, and pop culture. You are creative, detail-obsessed, and comfortable balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You also have strong written and verbal communication skills, and an intimate understanding of internet culture.

On a day-to-day basis, this role is responsible for posting content to MTV’s various digital/social platforms as well as additional tasks related to ongoing projects. Working under the direction of managers and directors, responsibilities also include research, copywriting, website updates, project management tasks and fan engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Community management & fan engagement across events social accounts on various platforms (ie @VMAs, @MTVAwards)
• Digital asset management, copywriting, maintaining a content calendar, and reporting relevant insights
• Various tasks related to project management and upkeep
• Coordinate video + photo publishing and MTV.com site updates
• Creative ideation and research around digital content opportunities
• Make short video clips for various social platforms
• Carry out various administrative tasks for team, such as arranging meetings and taking notes, etc when needed

Ideal candidates possess the following qualities:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask
• Strong communication and writing skills; able to speak the language of our audience
• Be knowledgeable of the mechanics and best practices for various social platforms
• Forward-thinking; stays on top of the latest cultural & digital trends. Obsessed with pop culture, movies, TV and music
• Basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut or Adobe Premiere, or experience with content management systems a plus!
• Familiarity with MTV and CMT brands, on-air programming and social accounts
• Curiosity for innovative products/platforms and willingness to implement creative ideas
• Be available full time and be willing to work evenings and weekends when needed
• College graduates with 1 year related online/social production experience
• Note this is a freelance position through October 2023

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JOB DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION: The YouTube Channel Manager will execute a publishing and growth strategy focused on key Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. Brands in the Kids & Family Digital Studio. This manager will oversee the day-to-day operations for select channels within the Nick and Nick Jr. portfolio of YouTube Channels. This Manager is expected to become an expert on YouTube/social video best practices and Nick’s digital content.

The ideal candidate is a creative, data-driven channel management expert certified in

YouTube channel growth (among other YouTube certifications) with a proven track record of

developing audiences and increasing engagement on the YouTube platform.

This candidate will help develop and execute a strategy to grow their channels and help formulate KPIs in concert with various cross-departmental stakeholders. Finally, this candidate should be an enterprising and highly collaborative leader able to coordinate closely with all programming calendars, creative teams, audience development, analytics, and our YouTube partners. 

NOTE: Los Angeles candidates are preferred, but open to New York candidates as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the upload/publishing and optimization of content to their assigned YouTube channels and oversee general day to day operations
• Work with analytics and audience strategy teams to develop and optimize titles, tags, descriptions, cards, playlists, thumbnails and other content/features across the channel(s)
• Support short-form content strategy development by providing regular YouTube analytics content performance insights
• Work with producers and post teams to track content delivery and maintain master publishing schedules/calendars
• Leverage TubeBuddy, Tubular Labs, and other platforms to share additional insights with relevant partners
• Regularly report and share channel performance with senior creative and business stakeholders
• Work in sync with Paramount Piracy team on content ID strategy and best practices
• Attend weekly brainstorms and scheduled interdepartmental meetings
• Update team on progress/status/issues/troubleshooting on a weekly basis
• Maintain high spelling and grammar standards across the channel
• Pay attention to emerging trends within the social video and kid/youth entertainment landscape
• Occasional video editing and graphic design
• The role may require nighttime or weekend support
• May perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience working in Digital Media for a content publisher or agency
• Demonstrated passion for youth-oriented media, YouTube and the social video space
• Past experience writing social media copy, video titles and descriptions (SEO knowledge preferred)
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience using YouTube’s Creator Studio or Content ID back-end tools
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with high proficiency in English copy
• Experience interpreting data, building presentation decks and sharing analytical conclusions
• Ability to multi-task, problem solve and operate independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Fluency in Spanish a plus
• Possess an optimistic can-do attitude
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

This position is a full time, contract position based in our Los Angeles / New York office with potential to be converted to staff down the line. Please make sure these conditions work for you prior to applying.

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

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount’s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Overview:
The Associate Producer’s main function is to support producers in the execution of the day-to-day social/digital strategy for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah across all digital and social platforms.

Candidates should have experience producing inquisitive and engaging social and digital content for linear and digital franchises. A strong background in social community management, audience engagement and growth is critical. The ideal candidate is a highly reliable multitasker that can work seamlessly with other creatives to deliver a steady output of content across video, social and interactive media.

This position is based at the Comedy Central headquarters and will work closely with the MTVE Franchise Social Strategy team as well as collaborate with Show Producers, Development, Editorial, Brand Social, Design, Digital Production, Marketing and Ad Sales departments, among others.

Responsibilities:
Implement social strategy and production for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah as outlined by producers
Lead production, trafficking and rollout of daily episodic assets as well as original content
Assist in the creation and production of TDS compilations and retrospectives
Partner with creative team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Build and handle positive relationships with both internal and external partners
Apply takeaways from insights and analytics to hone strategies and foster growth in Key Performance Indicators
Drive audience engagement, video views and growth year-round by producing innovative content
Assist in management of social execution of marketing campaigns and sponsorships
Stay keenly aware of social media trends and pitch ideas for how the team can continue to innovate

Basic Qualifications:
2+ years of digital strategy experience at a major commercial media, entertainment or creative brand
Intimate familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat and curiosity about emerging social platforms such as Discord and Twitch
Strong knowledge of satire and political comedy, internet culture, trends and storytelling
Hands-on video editing/content creation experience with a focus on TikTok/short-form content strongly preferred

Additional Qualifications:
Strong work ethic and sense of ownership and responsibility over tasks within purview
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be respectful, resourceful and to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail and determination for flawless execution
Experience using common digital production software including Photoshop and Premiere

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

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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