Picture Researcher

Job description

Req ID: 142049

Role Title: Picture Researcher
Location: Ealing (London) UK

Overview

Ericsson Broadcast Media Services is a world-leading media management company providing technology and creative solutions that help channels, broadcasters, content rights holders and brand owners reach and engage with their audiences in traditional and new ways.

In the rapidly changing media landscape consumers are exerting greater control over the content they watch and how they choose to engage. EBMS is finding innovative ways to enable companies to unlock new revenue streams and build audience share on multiple platforms including traditional TV channels and on demand services.

EBMS’s client list includes international broadcasters and advertisers across TV, web and mobile such as Discovery International, BBC, Channel 4, Virgin Media, UKTV, Nike, Canal+, Lonely Planet, and Action Aid.

Ericsson offers a stimulating work experience, continuous learning & growth opportunities that allow you to acquire the knowledge & skills necessary to reach your career goals.

Job Purpose

To provide support to the Content Discovery Picture Desk in meeting the image requirements of our clients’ advanced broadcast TV and online platforms that display images against programme information. You will be responsible for researching, sourcing and archiving images, within copyright regulations, as well manipulating images within Photoshop and adding metadata. You will help maintain the digital image archive by cataloguing and uploading images onto an internal database for effective delivery.

Reporting Lines and Key Relationships

This role reports to a Production Manager within the Editorial Content Discovery Operation.

Key Accountabilities

·  To assist the Content Discovery Picture Desk team with researching and sourcing images for all relevant programmes presented on our clients’ platforms.
·  To assess images for suitability and accuracy.
·  To manipulate images in Photoshop for size, shape and quality.
·  To alert the Picture Desk Production Manager to any difficulties or inconsistencies which may arise from such research and to suggest ideas for possible alternatives.
·  To act as a point of contact for all enquiries related to the sourcing of images and to undertake the maintenance of all records and systems relating to image collation.
·  To have a working knowledge of databases that researchers’ use on a daily basis.
·  To be have an understanding of international copyright regulations and to know when to seek further advice or clarification on any rights issue.
·  To have an awareness and an understanding of how to use press and publicity image sites and picture libraries.
·  To build and maintain contact lists and to be proactive in contacting clients and suppliers
·  To maintain accurate records relating to the image requirements and programming of a wide range of UK and European channels.
·  To deal appropriately with general enquiries in relation to the Picture Desk’s activities.
·  To have a good understanding of metadata and use of images within electronic programme guides, both for broadcast and online.
·  To be involved in testing ongoing software developments
·  Experience of handling confidential information with tact and sensitivity.
·  The ability to deal with organisations, such as production companies, distributors and broadcasters, with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
·  To participate fully in all appraisal, training and development, communication, processes in line with the standards and frameworks laid down by EBMS.
·  To be aware of and operate within the relevant EBMS policies e.g. fair selection, IT security, and fair trading.
·  To understand EBMS policies on Equal Opportunities and Diversity / Portrayal
·  To constantly strive towards continuous improvement in all of output/ performance on a team and individual basis. To ensure that best practice forms an integral part of operational practice.
·  As a member of EBMS, to positively deal with and promote change, accepting it as a way of life and treating it as a 'business as usual activity'.
·  In line with Client Relationship Strategy to ensure that working practices are organised in such a way that supports the business needs of the client, mindful of best practice.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

·  Demonstrable experience, including picture research, image manipulation and maintaining databases.
·  Knowledge of the different types of digital image formats.
·  An awareness of and interest in the work of EBMS and the Broadcast Industry.
·  Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
·  Good IT and keyboard skills and experience of working with new technology and equipment.
·  An interest in a range of television output.
·  Experience of working successfully as an integral part of a team.
·  Examples of initiative and the ability to work flexibly and/or adapt to changing circumstances.
·  Demonstrate effective time management and the ability to prioritise own workload under pressure.
·  Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.
·  Basic Photoshop skills and the ability to manipulate digital images.
·  The ability to speak more than one European language is desirable, Italian would be the preference however we would consider German, French, Polish, Czech or any Scandinavian languages.
·  Excellent communication skills.
·  A methodical approach and good attention to detail.
·  To be able to cope under pressure, work to tight deadlines and deal with the demands of a busy production office.
·  Thorough and imaginative research skills.
·  High degree of motivation and ability to set out priorities and be self-directing.
·  The ability to adopt a flexible approach and manage a variable workload.
·  The ability to act with tact and sensitivity.
·  Effective time-management and organisational skills and the ability to exercise initiative and work independently.
·  Resilience and stamina to sustain performance when under pressure from tight schedules, deadlines and conflicting priorities.

Ericsson expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetic information.

Primary country and city: United Kingdom (GB) || West London || Ealing || IT

Job details: 1st level Operations Job Stage 02