Do you have a passion for Kids TV and want to create bespoke content for Nickelodeon UK's bouquet of channels? If so, Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has the perfect job opportunity for you!
The Department:
The Digital team at Nickelodeon UK creates award-winning content for all the interactive services on Nick, Nicktoons, and Nick Jr., for Nickelodeon's websites, apps and the broader digital portfolio. The team is made up of a Director, 2 x Producers, Commercial Producer, Assistant Producer, Digital Production Assistant, Content Creator, Assistant Content Creator and an Intern.
The successful applicant will report into the Digital Director and will work closely with the Producers across all digital platforms.
Job Description/Responsibilities:
The Content Creator has the following responsibility:
* Create and develop new video content strands from TV to digital; including compilation videos (themes, seasonal etc.).
* Create and develop new video content strands exclusive to digital, including talent-focused opportunities and original production ideas.
* Produce Video Graphics to package new content strands whilst reworking existing After Effect projects to reversion graphics.
* Develop new HTML games for priority properties utilising Nickelodeon's in-house games engines
* Explore and develop any additional games engine to be utilised across Nickelodeon's content portfolio
* Manage the digital video roll-out calendar
* Manage the Nickelodeon YouTube Channel
* Manage the Assistant Content Creator
* The role will be based in London.
Required Knowledge and Experience
* Professional with Adobe Premiere Pro
* Experienced with Adobe After Effects
* Proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator
* HTML and CSS experience desirable
* Excellent written and spoken communication.
* Experience of working in an environment where projects have to be delivered to specific timescales.
* An understanding of the needs, expectations and aspirations of children and parents in the digital world.
* Ability to take on and/or support the needs of a number of projects.
Desirable Knowledge and Experience
* An appreciation of Nick, Nicktoons, and Nick Jr.’s output and the potential for digital technologies to enhance offerings.
* Experience of working in an interactive and/or children/youth marketplace.
* Creativity and enthusiasm to generate ideas for the individual network or content area.
The Content Creator has to maintain the following internal and external relationships:
* Nickelodeon's Digital Team, ensuring synched up content development in line with priorities
* Programming, Marketing, Creative, Press, Research and Production Teams with in Nickelodeon
* Digital agencies outside of Nickelodeon, providing thorough briefs and feedback.
* Internal Digital Viacom groups, UK and International
Personal Attributes
* Excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail.
* Able to deal with competing demands, and remain calm and reasonable under pressure.
* Able to communicate effectively at all levels, making allowances for different levels of understanding.
* Able to meet challenging deadlines. In the event of difficulty or delay, to communicate this as early as possible.
The Nickelodeon UK Network is available in 14 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule!
Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world merging with bespoke content online, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land, and the Nickelodeon Store.
Nickelodeon network shows include:
SpongeBob SquarePants,
Dora the Explorer,
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards,
Bella and the Bulldogs,
Game Shakers,
Sam & Cat,
The Thundermans,
The Haunted Hathaways,
iCarly, and
Victorious.
If this is you,
then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! Closing date: Tuesday 14th June 2016.
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