TV3 is Ireland’s largest commercial television broadcaster. TV3 is the second most viewed channel in Ireland and offers a mix of the best in home-produced and acquired entertainment programmes such as The X Factor, The Great Irish Bake Off, Ireland AM, Xposé, Tonight with Vincent Browne and more. Sister channel 3e is the fastest growing channel in Ireland with a mix of comedy, drama and reality programming.

TV3 is entirely commercially funded through advertising, programme sponsorship and promotions.

TV3 Digital is a leader in the broadcast video on demand space in Ireland with 3player, our catch-up service now available on nine platforms including cable, smart TV’s, game consoles, mobile and desktop, with two additional platforms in development to launch this year.

TV3 Digital has led the market in implementing best in class video advertising systems, partnering with leading international tech firms to monetize our content on multiple screens.

Xpose.ie, launched in May last year, and nominated for an Eircom Spider Award, is now one of the leading female targeted entertainment websites in Ireland, and the recently launched 3eTV.ie looks set to follow its success.

TV3 Digital is seeking a talented Digital Content Producer to help us shape the future of our digital platforms and grow the reach of our digital viewership in Ireland and abroad. You will be a skilled writer, with a strong sense of how to bring a story to life and captivate your audience. Experience using social media as a promotional tool will be a plus.

Main Aspects of the Role

Reporting to the Digital Content Manager, the candidate will be responsible for:

• Editing and encoding TV3 on-air content and other video assets for 3player and tv3.ie

• Using the bespoke TV3 Digital Content Management System to upload content to TV3’s digital distribution channels (3player, tv3.ie, UPC, Sony, Roku, apps, etc.)

• Accurately manage the various programme rights requirements for individual programmes and platforms

• Create engaging, topical articles for Xpose.ie and 3eTV.ie, ensuring TV3’s digital platforms are at the forefront of breaking entertainment news stories

• Liaise with third party content providers to ensure TV3’s digital content is appealing, accurate and timely for users

• Liaise with other TV3 departments to ensure TV3’s digital output remains fresh, innovative and exciting for users

• Liaise closely with the commercial department to ensure requests from our advertising partners are dealt with in an accurate and timely fashion

• Promote all articles generated through TV3’s social media channels in an engaging way to drive traffic and build rapport with users

• Respond to users’ queries and requests for information The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in working on Content Management Systems for business web-sites

• Experience in editing and encoding video assets

• Ideally a background in online, print, radio or television journalism

• Flexibility in working shifts – this position requires evening and weekend work

• An eye for engaging online content

• Excellent written, visual and oral communications skills

• Knowledge of TV production process (particularly editing) an advantage

• A commercial focus

• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Strong attention to detail

• Demonstrable skills as a creative thinker & excellent organisational skills

• Knowledge of how content is organised: Metadata, Navigation, Search and Layout

• Knowledge of HTML an advantage

Hours

This role requires shift work outside of regular office hours, including weekends – our Digital Content team cover the following hours:

Mon-Fri 07:00 – 23:00

Sat/Sun 14:00 – 24:00

Note these hours may change slightly around key programming events (e.g. The X Factor, Champions League)

There are three shifts:

Early Mon - Fri 07:00 – 17:30

Weekend Mon/Tue/Fri 13:00 – 23:00 Sat/Sun 14:00 – 24:00

Late Wed/Thur 13:00 – 23:00

To apply please email your CV, along with a cover letter, to Send Message to arrive no later than 5pm on Friday 1st August 2014.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Deadline: 1st August 2014