Alphablocks is a growing media and educational brand, predominantly known for its award-winning shows Alphablocks and Numberblocks. With recent 'Blocks' shows Colourblocks and Wonderblocks now added to the roster, and with both digital, merchandise and licensing growing around the world, we are looking for a highly organised person to support both the Editorial and Brand teams with the day-to-day coordination of running this busy team.
The Editorial Coordinator should be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and possess very strong communication skills, as well as a flair for organisation and a passion for editorial work. You will undertake unique, daily challenges that arise from working on a variety of projects for our beloved Blocks Brands.
As core support to the Approvals and Brand teams, you will liaise with internal and external partners to ensure they have access to the necessary resources and can obtain any required files. You will also be responsible for the filing system, ensuring that it is up to date and organised.
You would need to be an excellent communicator, organised, able to use your initiative and generally make yourself indispensable in this fast-paced and rewarding environment.
We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications. The successful candidate will need to be based in the UK and will require the right to work in the UK. You will also be required to commute to the Camden studio for team days.
Day to Day:
* Be responsible for the Project Status update document, updating and editing as projects move forward, liaising with the team to gain information required.
* Set and monitor the Asana task-based system for the team, ensuring reasonable deadlines are set and met.
* Take ownership of the filing system on Google Drive and our Digital Asset Management System, ensuring it is accurate, up to date and named properly. This will also involve close liaison with Blue Zoo Licensing and Blue Zoo Production.
* Liaise with Production on series assets and any ad hoc asset requests we or any internal or external stakeholders may have.
* Be the point of contact for any incoming production information and ensure that this is filed in the correct place. This could include assets, synopses, music cue sheets, and foreign language translations and dubs.
* Ensure all metadata is entered into relevant spreadsheets as and when required.
* Be responsible for the audio requirements for audio products, including liaising with Legal representatives to iron out copyright issues.
* Provide general editorial and administrative support to the team.
About You
Must Have:
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with impeccable grammar and spelling
* Proficient in Google Suite, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Experience in scheduling software, working across multiple departments
* Self-motivated and able to deliver on schedule, working calmly under pressure
* Be a great team player, hard-working and efficient
Bonus Points:
* Basic design skills e.g. experience in Adobe suite and/or other software applications
* A love/knowledge of the brand or kids' educational content
* Client-facing experience
* Proof-reading skills
* Experience working on a TV production or animation
* Experience of post-production processes
About Us
Alphablocks Ltd. is the home of BAFTA-nominated and winning educational and entertainment shows including Alphablocks and Numberblocks. Created in conjunction with our friends at leading animation studio, Blue Zoo, these are the top educational shows on CBeebies in the UK and also shown outside the UK by otherbroadcasters and platforms,including Netflix.
This company is currently expanding its in-house team, as we explore new and exciting opportunities tosupportand extend these IPs.
We are looking for creative and enthusiastic team players, who are keen to be part of a fun and talented team and respect each other's differences as we seek to support grown-ups and bring learning to all children in fresh and entertaining ways.
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