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Job title:
Editorial & Translation Manager
Job ref:
unspecified
Location:
London
Salary:
to £35k
The role:
The Editorial & Translation Manager is responsible for collating and
creating all copy on the PC and iTV Products including the companies closed
portals and the PC Media Product, the Welcome Pack, and the TV Interactive
Services application. They are also responsible for overseeing the language
translation of this copy as required.
Origination of new copy Working with Producers, Product Managers and the
Creative Team, the Editorial & Translation Manager will produce copy
including:
* Navigation
* Media players
* Email
* Search
* Instructions
* Help & Support - both online and offline files and manuals
Setting the editorial policy for the products and advising local
proofreaders, editors and translation agencies The Editorial & Translation
Manager is responsible for setting the tone of voice for the PC product
(closed portals, the PC Media Product, the Welcome Pack) and the iTV product
(walled garden, NVOD, VOD, eTV). Interpreting the requirements from Product
Management and Production, they will take into consideration the target
audience, the key objectives of the work and the language/cultural
differences that exist across all markets.
The Editorial & Translation
Manager is responsible for the delivery of all translated copy in a
consistent (both in terms of process and tone of voice) and timely manner.
They will also be tasked with commissioning work from the translation agency
on projects requiring substantial copy and co-ordinate the flow of work
between the agency and the local country teams for proofreading and eventual
deployment.
Requirements:
* A traditional editorial/publishing mentality coupled with a strong grasp
of multi-media and web publishing. Experience of online production methods,
a sound understanding of web technologies and digital TV platforms.
* 2+ years of working in a commercial web environment with proven experience
of copy writing and writing for the Internet in a customer focused capacity.
Extensive knowledge of the issues surrounding writing for the medium is
essential.
* The ability to create fresh and "sticky" content to expectation and
deadlines.
* Self-motivated and proactive in the working environment. Proven ability to
work with speed and accuracy across a number of different projects aimed at
different audiences.
* Experience of using a content management system is preferable.
* A good team player with excellent skills in mediating between the
requirements of parties working laterally across the organization and the
ability to juggle projects simultaneously.
* BA / BSc or local equivalent required.
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