Media Researcher - Education
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Toronto |
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Position Title: Media Researcher - Education (6 month contract)
Division: Digital Learning
Reports To: Manager, Records, Content and Media
Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (on the Yonge subway line)
TVO is at a unique intersection of education, journalism, digital technology, broadcast, and philanthropy. As creators of award-winning content, we’ve been inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities since 1970. Our vision is to be a globally recognized digital learning organization.
What’s in it for you
When it comes to learning, we walk the talk: it’s the cornerstone of everything we do, and each one of us invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other’s knowledge – whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch & learns. You’ll work with folks who are thrilled and driven by the digital learning and media landscapes. Roll up your sleeves and work cross-functionally with great teams where collaboration is the beating heart of all that we do. We’re a tight-knit community and we’re just the right size, meaning that you’ll get to meet and work with people from across our organization, at all levels – the ones who have been here for 10 months, 10 years, and well beyond. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo.
Who we are
TVO is poised for its next chapter as we embark on the next phase of strategic planning. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better, together.
However you jump in with us, you’ll join a team of good people who are constantly inspired and challenged to do great work. Join us on our journey as we go from great to greater.
TVO is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Find and follow us on: YouTube (@TVO), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVO), and Instagram (@WeAreTVO).
The opportunity
The Media Researcher for Education is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and clearing rights for visual elements for TVOLearn and TVO's Independent Learning Centre (ILC) programs/ module/ courses across all media platforms and according to business needs and set standards.
How you will make an impact
- Research, screen and evaluate the suitability of, and obtain multimedia, photographic and video material for programming, publications and promotional purposes as required by internal and external stakeholders
- Confer with internal clients about requirements, costs, and deadlines
- Negotiate rates with external agencies and clear rights for the use of video clips, images, and stills in adherence to production budgets
- Research and obtain copyright clearance for visual material and provide general guidance to staff on copyright law and related procedures
- Record copyright clearances for visual material and prepare required documents for approval
- Describe, maintain and index content in the Digital Asset Management System (DAM)
- Enter new and edit existing metadata consistently and in a timely manner based on user needs, TVO policies, and industry standards to support searches, promote accessibility, and content repurposing according to business objectives
- Conduct research to enhance content descriptors, captured as meta-data in the (DAM), for particularly rare and/or high profile content
- Assist (internal and external) stakeholders with searches and provide training and support to end users of the DAM
- Develop intimate familiarity with TVO's collection to facilitate searches
- Assist with special projects as required
What you will bring to TVO
- Demonstrated 3-4 years’ experience in visual research and copyright clearance (i.e. stock footage/stills, multimedia, or print material) in a digital and/or print education environment preferred
- 2-3 years' experience working with cataloging material and creating metadata to support searches and accessibility
- Post-secondary education certification or 3+ years of experience in a related field
- Experience working with digital asset management system, and must be fluent with a wide variety of analog and digital formats
- Experience working in a media environment with a digital, file-based workflow
- Solid organizational and time management skills and experience working well under deadline pressure
- Solid research skills/strategies, detail-oriented and stickler for accuracy
- Strong analytical, problem solving, prioritizing and decision-making skills
- Proven negotiating skills and experience working diplomatically and with tact with all stakeholders, internal team and outside vendors
- Solid contributor to a positive and collaborative team environment with emphasis on adaptability/cooperation with peers and superiors
- Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, have excellent time management skills and work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivated and proactive professional
- Must be high energy and a quick study, capable of working independently and cohesively as part of a team
- Skilled communicator with good listening skills, ability to follow direction, exceptional grasp of the English and French language and good writing skills
We invite you to submit your application by October 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Think you don’t have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.