Technical Content/Data Editor

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The IMDb Content team are the 'Db' in IMDb. Our content powers IMDb's Consumer, Professional and Mobile businesses; the X-Ray experience for movies and TV shows; and entertainment-related knowledge for Alexa, the Amazon cloud service that in turn powers voice-controlled devices like Echo and FireTV. We are looking for a dedicated Content/Data Editor to join the team responsible for ensuring that this content is complete and correct, as we branch out to offer experiences around the world.

As a Data Editor, you will be passionate about the entertainment industry and be up-to-date on current entertainment news and industry trends (movies, TV, games, etc.). The role requires professional and efficient handling of large volumes of data in cooperation with other editors and internal teams, such as software development, product management, automation and operations. You'll build, develop and manage valuable long standing relationships with customers; both internal and external.

Please be aware that entertainment never sleeps, so, the team operate 7 days a week across multiple timezones. The successful candidate will join either a Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday working week.

The team's focus is split operationally and programmatically. For this role, operational expectations include the following:
· Vet data submissions generously contributed by people from all over the world.
· Handle content-related customer service contacts to keep us close to our customers and feed the flywheel of continuous improvement.
Programmatic focus includes but is not limited to (depending on experience and skillset):
· Partner with software developers, product managers, other knowledge/content-related teams, and business leaders to identify opportunities to enhance data quality and selection.
· Innovate on large, complex content workflows, leveraging both technology and manual process improvement to scale with growth and quality.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of working experience
· Experience working on simultaneous projects with cross-functional teams.
· Superlative attention to detail.
· A passion for operational excellence
· Experience in applying analytical, logical or conceptual approaches to problem solving.
· Excellent organizational skills combined with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
· Willingness to work with sensitive and potentially-offensive visual and written content including but not limited to the following themes: adult/sex/nudity; profanity; religion; alcohol; tobacco; weapons; blood and gore.
· Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.