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German Editor

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Hybrid)

German Editor

12 Hours ago • All levels • Editorial

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The German Editor at Gracenote (a Nielsen company) is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company's media database, focusing on TV and movie content. Key responsibilities include acquiring and recording accurate program information from German channels and providers, investigating and confirming questionable content, consolidating data in databases, editing and curating movie and show information, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates, and acting as a customer service representative for product content and editorial policies. This role requires impeccable German writing and verbal skills, strong knowledge of German television and VOD programming, and a passion for movies. The position involves high-volume data manipulation and working under deadlines.

Must have:

Native or near-native German speaker with impeccable writing skills
Knowledge of German TV and VOD programming
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to meet deadlines
Excellent keyboarding skills

Good to have:

Journalism, copywriting, or translation background

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At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Gracenote is an entertainment data and technology provider powering the world’s top music services, automakers, cable and satellite operators, and consumer electronics companies. At its core, Gracenote helps people find, discover and connect with the entertainment they love. Daily, Gracenote processes 35 billion rows of data and is quickly becoming a world-leader in return path “big data.” Over the past 3 years, the company has grown to more than 2000 employees in 17 countries, including over 600 of the world’s top engineers with a passion for music, video, sports, and entertainment technology. Founded in 1998, Gracenote is one of America’s most iconic and respected media companies.

We are currently looking for a German Editor.

ROLE: Our TV and movie Editor performs editorial functions related to the ongoing development and creation of media databases and content, specifically in the audiovisual sphere. The ideal candidate loves movies and series, is familiar and up to date with TV listings and the media sector in general. This person will be responsible for performing high-volume, complex manipulations on the entertainment information that forms the core of Gracenote’s media database, with special focus on creating and enhancing Top Content (Top Series, Top Movies, Keywords etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquire and record correct information regarding programs and TV listings from a variety of German channels and top content providers.

• Investigate, confirm and document questionable program content by consulting program information providers and others.

• Consolidate data content and new program information in databases.

• Edit and maintain TV listings information, create and curate information on movies and shows.

• Maintain accurate database information and provide timely updating of listings information.

• Ensure the accuracy of editorial content, authenticity of program information and timely delivery to in-house personnel.

• Analyze, develop and recommend solutions to editorial, communication and technical procedural and operational needs.

• Act as a customer service representative concerning product content and editorial policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be native or near-native German and have IMPECCABLE writing and verbal skills.

• The ability to commence asap is highly desirable.

• Effective writing, grammatical, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Preferably with a background in journalism, copywriting or translation.

• Good knowledge of German television and VOD programming preferred, and most importantly a love for movies.

• We are looking for a quality-focused individual with a high level of attention to detail.

• Must be able to work accurately under deadlines and willing to work outside regular business hours.

• Windows proficiency and/or experience using other computer software and databases with excellent keyboarding skills.

• Excellent Keyboarding skills expected.

ABOUT NIELSEN

As the arbiter of truth, Nielsen Global Media fuels the media industry with unbiased, reliable data about what people watch and listen to. To discover what’s true, we measure across all channels and platforms⁠—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are armed with the truth, they have a deeper understanding of their audiences and can accelerate growth.

Do you want to move the industry forward with Nielsen? Our people are the driving force. Your thoughts, ideas and expertise can propel us forward. Whether you have fresh thinking around maximizing a new technology or you see a gap in the market, we are here to listen and take action.

Gracenote, a Nielsen company, provides music, video, and sports content along with technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands. Gracenote is the global standard for music and video recognition which is supported by the largest source of entertainment data. Gracenote features descriptions of more than 200 million tracks, TV listings for 85+ countries and statistics from 4,500 sport leagues and competitions.

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