Thursday 2 March 2017

Digital Shows Intern

Job Title: Comedy Central Shows - Digital Intern
Department: Digital Media, Comedy Central
Reporting to: Managing Editor
JOB SUMMARY:
Comedy Central is looking for a creative, innovative and resourceful junior who wants to kick-start their career in digital. The shows intern will work on our biggest programmes, original short form commissions and live events, supporting the Shows Editor to help promote Comedy Central’s shows across TV and web.
We’re looking for someone with a genuine love of pop culture, the internet and an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of television. You’ll be a social media addict who knows how to string a sentence together and have fun with Photoshop - and if you have experience in video production, even better. You’ll be a great communicator and proactive team player with a head for analytics, excellent organisational skills and obsessive attention to detail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Researching news and writing features
Suggesting content and marketing ideas
Coordinate the publishing and optimisation of content across social media channels
Encoding video for the website and YouTube
Sourcing graphics and images for the website
Organise and mine our archive to resurface videos across branded platforms
Liaising with other departments to ensure coordinated rollout of campaigns
Help optimise videos for each platform
Assist the digital editorial team on other projects as needed
ROLE - SPECIFIC SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:
Desirable:
Experience with Adobe Photoshop
Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro
Experience in a digital environment
Required:
Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube
Experience with Mac and PC operating systems
Experience with content management systems
Desire to learn
Some understanding of the needs of an editorial team
Highly developed organisational and communication skills
An affinity and familiarity with Comedy Central and its brand values
Ability to build great working relationships and take direction
Comedy Central Core Competencies:
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
Deals constructively with frustration and stress, maintaining a professional and positive manner
VIMN Values
Creative Excellence
Integrity
Passion & Optimism
Teamwork & Transparency
Citizenship
Flawless Executive
Innovation
Accountability
This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. This form summarises the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform.
***Where applicable, please share any examples of your work or creativity on your CV/application***
Closing Date: 08 March 2017


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