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CONTENT COORDINATOR - FIXED TERM CONTRACT (6 MONTHS)
Closing Date: 12 February 2010

Department: UTV
Reporting to: Senior Content Coordinator
Date Posted: 01 February 2010
Job Type: Content Coordinator
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
To support Online Journalists in providing, initiating, researching and developing up-to-date, accurate and relevant content for the u.tv Internet site covering news, current affairs, sport and entertainment which is of relevance to an all-Ireland audience.
JOB DESCRIPTION

  • To support colleagues in providing accurate and relevant content for the u.tv website [news, current affairs, sport and entertainment] including writing up news stories and preparing pictures for the web

  • To help manage and moderate user comments that are sent to the website

  • To edit and upload video content for the u-player

  • To make recommendations and implement approved developments on the u.tv website

  • To maintain and update the UTV Internet picture library/video archive

  • To co-ordinate online competitions with on-air and PR colleagues

  • To ensure subsites for UTV programmes/special projects are up-to-date, relevant and comply with guidelines

  • To keep up-to-date with developments in internet technologies

  • To ensure internet content meets legal and compliance requirements

  • To liaise with other staff/departments to ensure the efficient use of broadcast resources

  • To represent the Company at appropriate meetings as required

  • To ensure health and safety standards are adhered to

  • Any other reasonable duties as required


Education:

  • ‘A ’Level standard or equivalent

  • Third Level qualification desirable

  • Journalism qualification desirable


Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year in an administration or research role

  • Experience of working in a broadcasting/media environment desirable

  • Experience of Photoshop and video editing software e.g. Avid Newscutter

  • Online experience desirable including use of content management system


Skills:

  • IT Literate

  • Good communication skills, both written and oral

  • Excellent organisational skills


Aptitudes:

  • Creativity and vision

  • Enthusiasm

  • Ability to work independently

  • Ability to deliver to agreed deadlines

  • Accurate and detail conscious

  • Innovative

  • Team player


Other: Flexible regarding hours, including weekends

If you believe that you meet the criteria and are interested in this role, please contact Ruth Anderson on 028 90 262170 or at recruit@utvmedia.com for an application pack. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 12th February 2010.

UTV welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of gender, marital status, family status, religious belief, political opinion, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, race, ethnic origin or age
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