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Full Time Job

Copy Coordinator

Discovery

London, United Kingdom 01-20-2022
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
Overview

The main purpose of this role is to prepare short form material for On-Air. It requires liaising with
internal and external departments to guarantee material lives up to broadcast standard and is
delivered within set deadlines. The role will also need to work closely with the Lead Copy &
Compliance Coordinator in ensuring all files are complaint, something which requires good
knowledge and understanding of European broadcast regulators such as BLM. This is a high intensity
role which requires quick responses and clear communication to various internal and external
departments.

Responsibilities

Liaise with Inventory Planning and Marketing teams in Nordic territories to ensure
commercial, promo and adhoc material required for transmission are delivered in a
compliant and timely manner.
-Prepare short form content for scheduling by creating cutlists in VPMS and final approve QC
ensuring assets live up to broadcast standard and is compliant with BLM regulations.
-Liaise with Presentation schedulers regarding late deliveries and promo and commercial
changes.
-Subject to channel related and seasonal fluctuations the Copy Coordinator will also
contribute to the end to end previewing process of program material. This includes QC
approval and cutlisting
-Troubleshoot and communicate any issues with workflows and systems to Leads and/or
Supervisors.
-Test and review software development, upgrades and workflows as required by
management.
-Assist and support other teams and management within the programming department with
various ad-hoc tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Previous experience of a previewing, editorial or copy coordinator role.
-Knowledge of broadcast television processes and terminology is preferred, but candidates with
exceptional attitude and experiences considered to be equivalent or sufficient may be
considered on an entry level.
-Great attention to details and ability to work to deadlines.
-Good understanding of broadcast scheduling and MAM systems.
-Knowledge of video editing software is an advantage but not a must.
-Computer literate with basic knowledge of the Microsoft office package.
-Good knowledge of broadcasting regulators
-Excellent communication skills.
-Ability to perform well under pressure
-Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
-Scandinavian language skills are an advantage but not a must.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8o47m-18-118-9-7-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Discovery

Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in real life entertainment. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains, providing leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel.