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Nielsen Music Editor in Jordan
We are presently looking for an Editor for our Music Editorial team focused on Middle Eastern music markets.
Description
Gracenote’s Music Editorial team is made up of music enthusiasts from across the world with a deep knowledge of regional music trends and genres. We are looking for an all-around music enthusiast to join our team.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that album and artist metadata are of highest quality
Apply independent judgment to review, correct and classify music-related data elements according to established standards and practices
Contribute market-specific knowledge to regional and global music data enrichment projects
Day to Day tasks:
Ensure that metadata in new music content adheres to our standards
Research artists to verify metadata
Communicate issues and resolutions clearly and concisely, escalating problems as needed
Assist in creating and maintaining documentation of workflows, tool use, quality control
Learn and master internal Gracenote tools, technologies, data standards, and processes
A little bit about you
- Successful candidates will have a strong breadth and depth of knowledge about different genres of popular music, but special consideration for Middle Eastern music markets. In this position, you will combine your music knowledge with a sharp eye for detail in order to support an artist and discography database. You must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable with technology. You must be able to maintain focus on tasks and deliverables under tight deadlines. You will be working as part of a global team, alongside fellow music experts in Germany, The Netherlands, France and India so it’s essential that you are able to work effectively and efficiently in a virtual environment. The position is remote but it is also possible to work from our office in Amman.
Qualifications:
Bi/multilingual - a native knowledge of Arabic combined with high level English skills. Other languages are a plus, let us know what you speak.
Comprehensive and well-rounded knowledge of a wide array of popular music and pop culture for Middle Eastern markets.
Basic understanding of the current state of the (digital) music business, previous experience with the radio industry or related media industry job is a plus
Ability to review, navigate, and compare vast amounts of textual and imagery information from multiple information sources in a rapid manner
Have familiarity with data-standardization policies and techniques, styles guides, and/or normalization routines
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision, surfacing problems or issues as necessary
Detail-oriented with good judgment, critical thinking, and a strong capacity for spotting trends and/or anomalies
Excellent internet research skills
Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
Experience working with large amounts of data
High computer literacy (use of keyboard shortcuts, efficient file/folder management, etc.) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Fluency/familiarity with languages other than English is a plus
Experience with databases and other technological infrastructure is a plus
Strong team player, particularly in remote / virtual environments
Bachelor degree (or diploma / equivalent) is required
ABOUT NIELSEN
We’re in tune with what the world is watching, buying, and everything in between. If you can think of it, we’re measuring it. We sift through the small stuff and piece together big pictures to provide a comprehensive understanding of what’s happening now and what’s coming next for our clients. Today’s data is tomorrow’s marketplace revelation. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 100 countries. From global industry leaders to small businesses, consumer goods to media companies, we work with them all. We’re bringing in data 24/7 and the possibilities are endless. See what’s next with us at Nielsen: www.nielsen.com & www.gracenote.com .
This role is with Gracenote, which is a part of a Nielsen Company. Gracenote is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
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