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Our Rights Management team support and promote the widest possible exploitation of our programmes across multiple platforms and we are looking for a Rights Executive to join the Leeds-based team.

As our Rights Executive you will support and promote ITV’s programme assets. You’ll be ascertaining and managing rights information – whether for use on our own channels or selling to others – and providing clearances and costings to all areas of secondary exploitation across a number of divisions within ITV. As well as providing support to the Rights Managers on a number of different areas you will be expected to interpret contracts, agreements and programme content information and input into ITV’s rights management systems.
Full details and to Apply – here

Research Librarian, South East Today – Job Introduction

Job Introduction:
BBC South East is home to the flagship early evening programme “South East Today”, and produces numerous bulletins, from early morning to late evening, across the entire week. It co-produces the lunchtime Sunday political programme, “Sunday Politics”. It is also the local home of the weekly series of “Inside Out”. We cover a region stretching from Crawley in the west to Ramsgate in the east, from Dartford in the north and to Brighton in the south. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly capable TV librarian to support the BBC’s regional news TV team at South East Today andalso those working to our other output.

Role Responsibility

Not only will you be part of a team helping to ensure daily and weekly television output is correctly selected and archived onto the server, and assisting the news team with requests for library material, often working to tight deadlines. You will also be responsible for cataloging local output onto the BBC’s database to agreed standards.
Full details and to Apply – Here

Spotted on the Conde Nast careers page

Condé Nast India seeks a full-time Video Director for its brand portfolio.

Overview:

The Video Head is the driving creative force in our streaming media productions, and acts as the crucial link between the editorial, commercial and marketing team. You are responsible for creatively translating brands and client’s needs into actual images and sounds on screen – must visualise and define the style and structure of the video, act as both a storyteller and team leader to bring this vision to reality. Your responsibilities include those of a Video Director with duties being casting, script editing, shot composition, shot selection and editing. While the practical aspects of producing a video, such as finance and marketing, are left to the producer, the Director must have a good understanding and always be aware of the constraints of budgets and schedules. In some cases you assume hybrid roles such as director/producer or director/writer. Being Video Director for Condé Nast requires an outstanding and unique creative vision, dedication and commitment. You are ultimately responsible for the brands and client’s commercial success or failure.

Responsibilities:

Develop a vision for the finished film, and define a practical route for achieving it. During pre-production, you need to make crucial and sensitive decisions together with the editorial and commercial team, such as selecting the right cast, crew and locations for the film.
Direct rehearsals and the performances of the actors once the video is in production.
Managing the technical aspects of filming, including camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments.
During post-production, you work closely with editors through the many technical processes of editing, to reach the final cut
or version of the film. At all stages, you are responsible for motivating the team to produce the best possible results. You must also appreciate the needs and expectations of the projects budgets.
Skills:

You must have exceptional artistic vision and creative skills to drive Condé Nast’s DNA forward, developing world-class and original videos. Unerring commitment and a deep passion for filmmaking are essential, along with the ability to act as a strong and confident leader. You must constantly make decisions, but must also be able to delegate and collaborate with others.

Working for Condé Nast you must inspire and motivate the team to produce the output they have envisioned. They need an extensive understanding of the entire video making process, from both technical and creative points of view. A capacity for long hours of intensive work, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and think clearly under great pressure, are key skills for this role.

Please note: This role is based in Mumbai, India.

Contact [email protected] with your latest CV and samples, links or copies of your recent work and highlights.

Overview:
Mainstream Data is seeking talented Software Engineers to help develop next-generation technologies for multimedia customers. Mainstream Data creates websites for the management and sales of images, video, and other multimedia content.

Education/Skills Required:
• 2 – 5 years web development experience including
• Java and JavaScript
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and Javascript within MVC frameworks.
• AJAX
• Cross-browser development.
• Working knowledge of UI frameworks and template engines.
• Experience writing, optimizing, and diagnosing queries using MySQL database systems.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics from accredited university. (5 years work experience in lieu of degree.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work habits.
• Interest in the digital asset management and publishing industry.
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed group

Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and integrate new features and functionality into an existing web software system.
• Work with the sales and marketing teams to identify new features and functionality for the core platform.
• Develop customer-specific features and functionality based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with small group of team members on overall business direction and strategy.
• Research new technologies for possible integration into core platform.
• Design UI forms from an end-user perspective for web and mobile sites
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Helpful Skills (in order of importance):
• Java, J2EE, MySql, Eclipse, JSP, Product Development
• Spring, Hibernate
• Linux
• Liferay, Struts 2, AJAX, and web services
• HTML 5 UI design and JQuery
• Objective C, Android, or other mobile development

Please email Richard Buckler [email protected] to apply for this position – closing date Wednesday 19 February

Overview:
Mainstream Data is seeking talented Software Engineers to help develop next-generation technologies for multimedia customers. Mainstream Data creates websites for the management and sales of images, video, and other multimedia content.

Education/Skills Required:
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics from accredited university or equivalent experience
• Coursework in Java, general algorithms, web development, and SQL databases.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work habits.
• Interest in the digital asset management and publishing industry.
• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed group

Responsibilities:
• Enhance current functionality and create new features in an existing web software system.
• Develop customer-specific features and functionality based on customer requirements.
• Collaborate with small group of team members on overall business direction and strategy.
• Research new technologies for possible integration into core platform.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Helpful Skills (in order of importance):
• Java, MySql, Eclipse, JSP, Product Development
• Spring, Hibernate
• Linux
• Liferay, Struts 2, AJAX, and web services
• HTML 5 UI design and JQuery
• Objective C, Android, or other mobile development

Please email Richard Buckler [email protected] to apply for this position – closing date Wednesday 19 February

MediaStorm is looking for a passionate and motivated Director of Photography / Producer to create compelling films for our clients, workshops and publication. Full details and to Apply here

Company: WWF International – Singapore Title: Coordinator WWF Photo & Video Database
Job Description:

I. Mission of the Department:
Ensure the success of WWF’s global conservation goals by communicating the organisation’s work, profile and values to the widest possible range of media and audiences by creating and leveraging its photo and video databases.

II. Major Functions:
Responsible for the day-to-day digitization and online Quality Control of the digital imagery on Global Photo Network (GPN) and Global Video Network (GVN), WWF’s online photo/video search and download service on the intranet, thereby ensuring consistency and compliance to WWF’s Global Standards.

Also for providing support and help desk for the WWF Network with regard to digital image management on the GPN/GVN as well as to Quality Control and workflow implementation in the local offices.

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the ongoing digitization process (scanning/conversions, captioning and key wording of photos and videos);
• Assists in monitoring the quality of the information in the Databases and ensures that it is kept complete, up to date, and accurate;
• Assists in the dissemination of information about the status of the databases, modifications, tips, incentives to update images description etc. throughout the WWF Network;
• In conjunction with the Manager, develops and implements a Quality Control (QC) strategy for the GPN/GVN, in co-ordination with the GPN/GVN Manager, the Managing Photo and Video Editors, and the Information Management Specialist;
• Ensures that the minimum quality standards (visual, technical, legal, metadata) are kept up-to-date with regard to technical industry standards, legal requirements, and WWF’s visual brand identity;
• Monitors user feedback and provides support for local GPN/GVN administrators in WWF Network offices, including a Help Desk;
• Provides and maintains user guidelines and manuals for GPN/GVN related activities as well as “best practices” information in electronic form on WWF’s intranet;
• Assists local GPN/GVN administrators in the development and implementation of an appropriate digital image management workflow and of an internal QC process;
• Assists in the development and maintenance of WWF’s Global Classification System with regard to GPN/GVN needs;
• Compiles, analyses and publishes statistical data about the GPN/GVN use on a regular basis.
• Responsible for implementing rights and metadata standards for WWF’s Photo & Video content in the Global Photo + Video Network platforms.
• Respond to internal and external rights requests for usage of WWF photo and video content according to WWF rights standards in a timely fashion.
• Assist the Manager, Global Images Network in handling other general requests and correspondence with contributing photographers and videographers.
• Maintain and update resources on the WWF Global Photo and Video Network online Collaboration spaces.• Assist the team in sharing resources and best practice for photo and video around the WWF Network of offices. And assist the team in frontline support for photo and video.
• File management and gate-keeping of the photographer contracts.

IV. Profile:
Required Qualifications

• Certified professional training or equivalent working experience of at least 2-3 years in one or more of the following fields: digital photo processing or desktop publishing; digital colour printing; photo/video library or photo agency (with online experience); photo/video editing or picture research;
• Hands on experience in digital content processing and management;
• In-depth experience in digital imagery and on-screen photo evaluation;
• Experience in quality control processes;
• In depth experience in copyright clearances.
• Minimum 3 years working in a commercial picture/video licensing agency – in particular with rights clearance and metadata/image classification experience.
• Experience with online search tools and/or structured keyword systems desirable;
• Experience in nature conservation and/or environment protection desirable;

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent visual/photographic eye;
• Excellent computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant computer software and hardware, especially Adobe Photoshop and MS Office;
• Analytic and structured mindset, thorough yet pragmatic, organized with the ability to work in an independent manner; fast and ‘stress-proof’;
• Ability to manage data and information via web-based services;
• Ability to prepare and analyse statistical data and to present results concise and comprehensively;
• Superior communication and service-oriented interpersonal skills, especially with regard to providing support and training to multi-cultural Network staff;
• Excellent team player;
• Adept at using online resources for ongoing-education and technical support;
• Excellent written and oral communication in English, other languages an asset;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined, and Engaging.

V. Working Relationships:
Internal – GPN/GVN Manager, Managing Photo and Video Editors, WWF International’s Editorial team, local GPN/GVN Administrators at Network offices, WWF Network staff.

External – If needed, photographers and other external content providers.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated pro-actively from staff.

Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in Singapore

Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter and their expected salary to [email protected]