Digital Curation Lead (VoD)

TL;DR

Digital Curation Lead (VoD/Media): Devising and implementing content curation strategies across VoD platforms to increase viewing and user engagement with an accent on tactical and strategic content decisions. Focus on planning engaging on-demand offerings and leading a team of Digital Curation Execs.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a leading branded television broadcaster for over 30 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love and part of BBC Studios.

What you will do

• Deliver curated experiences and make strategic content presentation decisions for all VoD users.
• Champion innovative curation approaches considering platforms, audience segmentation, and user behaviour.
• Develop and manage editorial relationships with VoD third-party platforms and TV partners.
• Lead, manage, support, and develop a high-performing team of Digital Curation Execs.
• Work with various internal teams (Programming, VoD Image, Data & Insights) to execute and refine content plans.
• Contribute to the curation strategy to maximise content discovery, reputation, and frequency of visits.

Requirements

• Considerable experience in an editorial merchandising, planning, or curation role within a streaming service, VoD, or the creative/media industries.
• Extensive experience with content and schedule management tools.
• Experience using performance data to review VoD viewing patterns and shape curation plans.
• Experience advising and influencing improvements to products and tools to enhance curation features.
• Experience of leading and managing a team.
• Strong knowledge of VoD platforms, audiences, content requirements, and the wider television and media landscape.
• Ability to precisely manage complex information and draw insights from data.

Nice to have

• Experience of Agile working.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with a mixture of home and office working.
• Opportunity to build relationships, foster collaboration, and creativity in the office.
• Focus on healthy work-life balance and personal preference.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Recruiter Phone Screen
• Stage 2: 1st Stage Video Interview
• Stage 3: 2nd Stage In Person Interview
• Stage 4: Offer