Schedule Editor

The Schedule Editor at Gracenote holds critical responsibilities, including analyzing VOD and SVC program information, importing metadata for entertainment content, and ensuring the accuracy of editorial listings. You'll map IDs, investigate questionable program content, consolidate data, and maintain timely updates for our global media database.

To be successful as a Schedule Editor at Gracenote, candidates should have at least a graduate degree and excellent written and verbal English skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills, along with a knack for problem-solving and internet research, are essential. Attention to detail and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment are also crucial for success in this role.

The Schedule Editor role at Gracenote operates in a hybrid environment, meaning that you will primarily work from home while also having the option to work partially from the Nielsen office in Bangalore. Flexibility is key, as you may need to adapt to evening, night, and weekend shifts as part of the 24/7 operational nature of the position.

As a Schedule Editor at Gracenote, you play an essential role in connecting audiences with their beloved entertainment. By ensuring the quality and accuracy of our extensive content database, you enable better content navigation and discovery, thus improving user experiences across platforms worldwide.

Beneficial skills for a Schedule Editor at Gracenote include excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a solid understanding of content standards and procedures. Familiarity with the media sector and international TV shows is also advantageous, along with high-level keyboarding and data handling skills.

When discussing your experience, highlight specific roles where you’ve worked with entertainment metadata or similar databases. Talk about the software and tools you used for data manipulation, the types of metadata you’ve handled, and the processes you followed to ensure accuracy.

Describe your approach to time management and organization. Discuss the specific strategies you use to prioritize tasks, such as categorizing them by urgency or complexity, while keeping an eye on deadlines to meet turn-around time agreements, especially during busy periods.

In your answer, emphasize the importance of verifying information from multiple sources, cross-checking data, and using quality checks. Talk about any tools or methods you employ to confirm the authenticity of program information and your process for documenting findings.

Share a specific example where you encountered a conflict in program content, detailing the steps you took to investigate and resolve the issue. Highlight your communication with colleagues or external sources and how you documented the resolution process.

Discuss the methods you use to stay updated on industry trends, such as subscribing to relevant publications, participating in online forums, or attending webinars and conferences. This demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and your enthusiasm for the media sector.

Share your experience with any relevant data mapping tools or databases you have worked with. Mention specific software, how you used it in your previous roles, and any particular features that were especially useful for the tasks you performed.

Provide a concrete example where you adapted to meet a tight deadline, particularly outside your standard work hours. Explain the situation, your approach to ensure successful completion, and the impact it had on the project or team.

Discuss potential challenges such as handling high-volume data entry, maintaining accuracy under pressure, or working odd hours. Highlight how you plan to tackle these challenges through research, organization, and effective communication.

Share your approach to receiving feedback by emphasizing that you see it as an opportunity for growth. Discuss how you understand the importance of refining your work and providing examples from past experiences where you used feedback effectively.

Express your passion for the media industry and how Gracenote’s mission resonates with you. Mention specific aspects of the company’s work, like their leadership in content technology or their impact on entertainment experiences, that inspire you to join and contribute.