Music Video Acquisitions Manager

Job Description

Music Video Acquisitions Manager - Mat Leave Cover

Unleash your potential in a place you belong!

At Paramount (part of ViacomCBS), we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount Pictures, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team!

Is this the role for you?

Are you an acquisitions exec or an operations coordinator in a broadcast media organisation, music video production company or record label looking for a step up?

We need a Video Acquisitions Manager with a passion for music and meticulous attention to detail to oversee the entire, end-to-end music video acquisitions process. This includes label liaison, data entry, compliance and restrictions liaison, re-edits, carting and caching, as well as meeting organisations across MTV Networks UK and affiliated channels and International content.

A pivotal role whose principal objective is to bring new and archived music content to air without hitch, thereby maximising the ability of the Music Programming teams to compete in a crowded music market. Reports to the Label Director for the UK.

The role has at its core a dedication to educating labels and other content providers about the music acquisitions process into MTV Networks and Paramount.

What will you be doing?
• Making sure all music staff – UK and International – are up to date on arrivals of new videos, new edits and embargoes. Chase new and archived content as requested by Music Programming teams.
• Where necessary, work with other regions/International TAM to understand the acquisitions process, to facilitate IVPs and to improve the overall global priority workflows.
• Ensure that videos needed for long form content are submitted and processed in a timely manner. Examples including the Official Chart shows, themed programming, Gonzo and Yo! MTV Raps: Rated.
• Help to keep the heritage channels competitive by ensuring the most relevant archive content has been re-processed and is available to program.
• Ensure label contacts are fully updated regarding TAM meetings, deadlines and video acquisitions requirements.
• Ingest all videos and all relevant data into appropriate logging and licensing systems (e.g. Video Acquisitions Tracker) and ensure a Video Submission Form is filled out and filed for each video submission. Maintain and update relevant internal systems as required.
• Approach record companies if edits are required to music videos and ensure the correct edits are broadcast.
• Liaise with record companies and content providers ensuring label information supplied on the Video Submission Forms is correct.
• Liaise with compliance Viewing Unit(s) regarding legal restrictions for all music videos requested and ensure that compliance is expedited as quickly as possible for timely broadcast of new content.
• Liaise with the Music & Media Licensing and Legal departments regarding any changes in the Video Submission Forms and data entry processes.
• Manage relationship between TAM, Production, MML, Edits and Music Programming to obtain information about videos and enter all relevant information into the Music Video Acquisition Tracker.
• Ensure all live footage excerpted as video clips from MTV events and live filming is correctly processed and carted as and when necessary.
• Act as main point of contact for Fastrax & Promostream, ensuring they are kept informed of our requirements and deal with any problems which may arise.
• Establishing and maintaining a close relationship with the Music Programming team
• Be an active member of the TAM team, working closely with the Label Directors to acquire exclusive content for the channels. Also taking part in TAM team brainstorms, meetings, presentations as and when required.
• Establishing good relationships with key industry contacts to gain a good understanding of the business by way of good communicating skills, giving feedback when needed, and attending relevant meetings, gigs and events in conjunction with other TAM members.

Management Responsibilities:
• Seek to foster a sense of team spirit within Video Acquisitions, elevating the value and importance of this function both internally and externally to the business.
• Maintain a focus on future developments within the world of music video acquisitions, both broadcast and online.
• Consider ways of adapting and streamlining the process in line with the industry and company's needs.
• Consistently communicate to the team to ensure market demands/trends are reflected in policies and help the team ensure these trends are reflected in channel output.
• Troubleshoot any queries or issues that may arise pertaining to the overall acquisitions process.

What are we looking for?
• Strong knowledge of music videos, both history and video content.
• Proven experience working on established one or more music brands.
• Passionate about music and its diverse audiences.
• Experience of working at a record label, music video production company or media company, thereby having an appreciation of the UK media industry and its structure.
• A fastidious approach, with an impeccable attention to detail necessitated by the nature of acquiring and ingesting content.
• Some experience of feedback and negotiation skills when dealing with external clients in a previous role.
• Experience of co-ordination between departments and trafficking duties
• A basic awareness of the pop culture, major music scenes, genres, artists, charts, labels and successes of at least the last 5 years.
• Extensive experience with all major computer software, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Is direct and honest in dealing with others
• Treats all people with respect and fairness
• Acts consistently with their words
• Follows ethical business practices
• Works effectively through job and organisation changes
• Maintains a professional and positive manner

Everything else!

We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You'll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we're doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:
• A monthly streaming fund
• All the health and financial benefits you'd expect, and some you wouldn't
• Flexibility to own the way you work
• Mental health activities and support
• All manner of BBQs, socials and events

97% of our recent hires would recommend Paramount to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for? Get your application in and find out more about the recruitment process here - UK Recruitment Process Information
Our Values:
Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.
• Optimism & Determination | We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead
• Inclusivity & Collaboration | We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportuniti

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6237j-216-73-216-181-42 in your application.