Metadata Content Writer
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage content metadata for all assets of MBC linear platforms
- Ensure metadata requirements for linear platforms are met before broadcast dates
- Check the editorial accuracy of broadcast schedules within given timescales, resolving any issues found prior to publishing
- Check the technical accuracy of scheduled data within given timelines, resolving any technical issues found prior to publishing
- Support last minute changes on linear platforms and ensure accurate information at all times
- Create, translate and transliterate content metadata
- Candidate will have to populate other metadata fields according to Metadata Classification list
- Provide metadata reports to line manager
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Mass Communication
- Excellent content writing and communication skills
- A passion for movie, drama and entertainment is desired
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in content writing preferred
- Experience in the media and entertainment industry relating to one or more of the following areas – metadata management, digital video and audio, asset management systems/platforms, multimedia formats
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under shifting deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated team player who is results-oriented
- Excellent in translating between English and Arabic
- Excellent in summarizing English and Arabic synopses
- Articulate, organised, and enthusiastic with a keen interest in content writing
- Ability to work well within a team
- Fluent in English and Arabic
