Promotions & Presentation Assistant

IFTN JOB / CLASSIFIEDS LISTING | Virgin Media Television

Company: Virgin Media Television

Position: Promotions & Presentation Assistant

Location: Dublin

Contact: Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24

About Virgin Media:

Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland. Every day we deliver connections that really matter for Irish Consumers and Businesses with multi award-winning services including broadband, TV, mobile and home phone. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector.

Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland's number one commercial public service broadcaster delivering content through our streaming service Virgin Media Play and linear channels Virgin Media One, Two, Three, Four and More. We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming. Virgin Media Sport and our 6 Extra Sport channels offer extensive sports coverage across the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. Our advertising sales agency, Virgin Media Solutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clients across the UK and Ireland.

This dynamic role within a busy team would allow the individual to work closely with all areas of the Creative department. A very high degree of attention to detail and an ability to be reactive to last minute changes is a must. A deep understanding of the Virgin Media brand and values, as a whole, whilst also knowing the tone, feel, and target audience of each of the individual channels is essential.

Specific Duties & Tasks:

• Assist with workflows across the Social, Promotional, Presentation, and Continuity team delivering support for material, delivery and contributing to a department wide cohesive strategy.
• Sourcing content to ensure all departments are equipped with correct assets and access from internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with wider team to develop, build and implement menus, credit squeezes, IPPs, continuity and sponsorship material.
• Ensuring all assigned material approaches are hitting TX, social or delivery deadlines.
• Working closely with department supervisors to ensure department wide material needs are met.
• Assist with continuity and social scheduling, and contribute to a cohesive output approach.
• Assist supervisors and teams with packaging and delivery output.
• Play vital role in chain of delivery to ensure that output items are correct and available when required.

Skills & Expertise:

• Working knowledge of Avid Media Composer. Further training can be provided.
• Working knowledge of scheduling tools. Further training will be provided.
• Stringent attention to detail essential.
• A keen interest in the Irish television and sporting industry preferred.
• Knowledge of current media and social media trends.
• Working knowledge of After Effects is an advantage.
• Previous administrative role or comparable role is an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail, someone who cares about quality in everything they do.
• Great working attitude with an emphasis on working together as a strong, cohesive unit.

The Person:

• First class problem solving skills who gets to the heart of the matter.
• The ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with the business.
• A 'team player' who can lead by example and inspire others on a daily basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace change.
• High attention to detail, someone who cares about quality in everything they do.
• The ability to be self-motivated but also able to work well as part of a team.
• Flexible approach applying a can-do attitude to daily tasks and project work.