WorldLink, Inc.
Curation & Merchandising Specialist
WorldLink, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Los Angeles, United States
| Posted on 09/30/2024POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)ABOUT WorldLink:WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard, play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that likes to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.We are looking for a Curation & Merchandising Specialist who will be responsible for executing programming plans for content distributed through the TV Plus service, for both Owned & Operated (O&O) linear channels and VOD. You should have strong knowledge and passion for entertainment, and an understanding of how users discover and consume video content.Role and Responsibilities:Execute 2x curation releases per week by routinely checking for newly onboarded assets and curating into applicable rows/tabs/collections.Maintain an editorial calendar, identify key seasonal tent poles/topical events, and develop themed rows/collections to support.Work closely with Asset Management & Ops teams to resolve any asset issues and ensure assets are fully onboarded in time for curation.Assist with creative merchandising asset requests, tracking of received assets, and development of creative deliverables.Work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Creative, and Design teams to ensure that creative merchandising assets/deliverables are to spec and curated in accordance with editorial priorities.Maintain a strong attention to detail when executing curation releases and report any content or usability issues with global CMS tool to appropriate teams, including liaising with HQ team in South Korea.Ad hoc tasks as needed, including analysis of the competitive landscape and industry trends.Required Experience and Education:3+ years of experience programming/content curation or TV programming experience (consumer-facing OTT video experience a plus).Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent related work experience required.Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Excel and an understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS), Media Asset Management Systems (MAM), Metadata, and tagging content.Broad knowledge and passion for entertainment/pop culture including movies, TV, and music.Experience with kids programming is a plus.Experience with international programming is a plus.Experience using content analysis and data analytics to inform programming decisions.Airtable experience is a plus.Necessary Skills and Attributes:Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.Excellent collaborator with ability to work across a large organization and language barriers to drive results.Strong work ethic.Ability to overcome technical hurdles and re-prioritize tasks accordingly.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.WHAT we’ll bring:During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:Medical PlansVision PlanShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityCritical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection401(k)WHAT you should know:Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.Salary/Pay Range: $30.00-$37.00/hr (Depending on experience)
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| Posted on 09/30/2024POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)ABOUT WorldLink:WorldLink is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.Collaborative. Respectful. Work hard, play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.We take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that likes to win. We're grounded by humility and driven by ambition. We're passionate, and we love tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.We are looking for a Curation & Merchandising Specialist who will be responsible for executing programming plans for content distributed through the TV Plus service, for both Owned & Operated (O&O) linear channels and VOD. You should have strong knowledge and passion for entertainment, and an understanding of how users discover and consume video content.Role and Responsibilities:Execute 2x curation releases per week by routinely checking for newly onboarded assets and curating into applicable rows/tabs/collections.Maintain an editorial calendar, identify key seasonal tent poles/topical events, and develop themed rows/collections to support.Work closely with Asset Management & Ops teams to resolve any asset issues and ensure assets are fully onboarded in time for curation.Assist with creative merchandising asset requests, tracking of received assets, and development of creative deliverables.Work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Creative, and Design teams to ensure that creative merchandising assets/deliverables are to spec and curated in accordance with editorial priorities.Maintain a strong attention to detail when executing curation releases and report any content or usability issues with global CMS tool to appropriate teams, including liaising with HQ team in South Korea.Ad hoc tasks as needed, including analysis of the competitive landscape and industry trends.Required Experience and Education:3+ years of experience programming/content curation or TV programming experience (consumer-facing OTT video experience a plus).Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent related work experience required.Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Excel and an understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS), Media Asset Management Systems (MAM), Metadata, and tagging content.Broad knowledge and passion for entertainment/pop culture including movies, TV, and music.Experience with kids programming is a plus.Experience with international programming is a plus.Experience using content analysis and data analytics to inform programming decisions.Airtable experience is a plus.Necessary Skills and Attributes:Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.Excellent collaborator with ability to work across a large organization and language barriers to drive results.Strong work ethic.Ability to overcome technical hurdles and re-prioritize tasks accordingly.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and moderate hand/finger dexterity.Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.WHAT we’ll bring:During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:Medical PlansVision PlanShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityCritical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft Protection401(k)WHAT you should know:Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people. WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any part of the application process should contact us.This job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.Salary/Pay Range: $30.00-$37.00/hr (Depending on experience)
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