Schedule Editor, Sports- German (Mumbai/Bangalore/Remote)

Gracenote, a Nielsen company, is dedicated to connecting audiences to the entertainment they

love, powering a better media future for all people. Gracenote is the content data business unit of

Nielsen that powers innovative entertainment experiences for the world’s leading media

companies. Our entertainment metadata and connected IDs deliver advanced content navigation

and discovery to connect consumers to the content they love and discover new ones.

Gracenote’s industry-leading datasets cover TV programs, movies, sports, music and podcasts in

80 countries and 35 languages. Machine driven, human validated: Gracenote’s best-in-class data

and images fuel new search and discovery experiences across every screen.

We are currently looking for a Schedule Editor to join our Content team.

ROLE

The Global Schedule Editor performs metadata editing functions related to the ongoing maintenance and creation of media databases and content, specifically in the audiovisual sphere.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Edits and maintains television schedules and database information for satellite, pay cables and pay-per-view listings for all markets.
• Analyzes program schedules, assesses database information and researches and creates database content for original series and specials.
• Researches and documents questionable program content by consulting program information providers and/or Gracenote personnel.
• Initiates and maintains effective relationships with programming information providers and acts as a customer service representative when addressing issues concerning product content and policies.
• Analyze program information provided by sources, assess database information and map ID’s correctly within the mapping interface.
• Provides timely updating of listing’s information outside regular business hours as needed.
• Directs workflow for absent teammates and provides cross-shift updating coverage to create an independent team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Full time Graduate in any stream.
• Exceptional grammatical, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Avid follower of one or more different sports. Excellent general sports knowledge
• Language requirements: proficient level of German language skills, fluency in English.
• Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and/or G-Suites
• Good internet research abilities.
• A quality-focused individual with a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to work in a self-directed and fast-paced environment.
• Ready to work in a 24/7 operation, including evening and weekend shifts.
• Knowledge of international TV shows, and the media sector in general, is a plus.
• Inquisitive and learning attitude.
• Logical thought process
• The role is hybrid, so you must live near Nielsen’s office. Hybrid Workers are those employees who are working partially from home which is in the same city as the Nielsen office they are employed with and partially from a Nielsen office / site

ABOUT THE TEAM

Gracenote, a Nielsen company, provides music, video, and sports content along with technologies to the world's hottest entertainment products and brands, which is also a 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 sports leagues and competitions.

ABOUT NIELSEN

By connecting clients to audiences, we fuel the media industry with the most accurate understanding of what people listen to and watch. To discover what audiences love, we measure across all channels and platforms—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are truly connected to their audiences, they can see the most important opportunities and 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 act. Our team is made strong by a diversity of thoughts, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. You’ll enjoy

working with smart, fun, curious colleagues, who are passionate about their work. Come be part of a team that motivates you to do your best work!