Compliance Editor (Fixed-Term Contract)

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

The Compliance Editor is responsible for compliance decisions and technical material preparations such as content length and break patterns for transmission on linear and VOD platforms. This role requires knowledge of EMEA compliance regulations such as OFCOM and NICAM (Kijkwijzer), and being able to manage technical edits in preparation for broadcast.  

The Compliance Editor will provide the programme versions that are required across EMEA regions, and will be required to perform basic quality assessment work and make independent edit decisions based on the content in hand or editorial and compliance needs that arise. This role will also be required to log and manage any technical or operational problems and escalate as required.  

Please note – this is a Fixed-Term Contract for ~5 / 6 months.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Edit according to WBD’s technical specifications using Adobe editing systems 
• Edit according to the content compliance requirement of all of our EMEA feeds, including regulatory guidelines from the UK, Netherlands, Germany and the Middle East 
• Ability to interpret multiple compliance regulations into physical edits, and to be inquisitive and trainable on new requirements as necessary 
• Maintain the storytelling standards of the newly created versions 
• Maintain QC standards of newly created materials 
• Escalate compliance queries or missing materials required to complete a task 
• Manage and report any technical problems or errors 
• Carry out metadata entry tasks and create editorial compliance reports of the programmes 

Qualifications & Experience…

• Experience of working in international media.  
• Experience of editing to an advanced broadcast level. Adobe Premiere knowledge is a must. 
• Some knowledge of broadcast technologies and post-production workflows. 
• Experience and understanding of media regulations across EMEA.  
• Proficiency in another European language(s) is highly desirable (Portuguese, German, Spanish, Italian, French or others) 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and prioritise in order to comply with tight business and TX critical deadlines 
• Superb attention detail, and hand in hand confidence in decision making.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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