Brand Editorial Manager

1 Month ago • All levels • Editorial

Job Summary

Job Description

The Brand Editorial Manager at Alphablocks LTD will work on editorial projects, collaborating with creators and other teams to ensure content aligns with educational best practices and brand values. Responsibilities include developing editorial guidelines, working with partners and the in-house team, managing assets (images, etc.), and creatively directing a designer. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing and communication skills, editorial experience, and an understanding of early learning education. Experience with licensed products or children's content is a plus. Flexible work arrangements are available.
Must have:
  • Strong writing skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to absorb and present information engagingly
  • Good editorial experience
Good to have:
  • Experience with licensed products or publishing
  • Experience in small, fast-paced teams
  • Experience in children's content
  • Understanding of early learning education
Perks:
  • Flexible working options (hybrid/remote)

Job Details

About The Role

Alphablocks is a growing media and educational brand, predominantly known for its award-winning shows Alphablocks and Numberblocks. With recent 'Blocks' shows Colourblocks and Wonderblocks now added to the roster, and with both digital, merchandise and licensing growing around the world, we are looking for an organised, self-managing member of the team to work on Editorial projects and work with other teams and clients to approve editorial. 

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. Please note that this vacancy can close early if we receive a high number of applications.


Day to Day:

 
  • Work with the creator and other key personnel, to learn the educational rules of the "blocks worlds", and the media brands that surround that.

  • Work on Brand and Educational editorial projects, using the rules we have in place, apply this understanding to all content, balancing educational best practice with all the brilliant fun, humour and excitement that is core to the 'Blocks world.

  • Capture the wonder and potential of new brands, working with educators and creators to write comprehensive editorial guidelines.

  • Work with our partners and in-house team to instill our values and rules through everything they do, driving best practice, building strong working relationships.

  • Work with our extensive library of images/assets and source new assets when required from our animation partner Blue-Zoo. 

  • Creatively direct a designer to produce working editorial brand documents.

  • Always be inclusive and supportive of your colleagues to match the studio’s values of inclusion and opportunity.

About You

Must Have:

  • Strong writing skills 

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Ability to absorb information and present it in an engaging way.

  • Good experience in Editorial.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with licensed products or licensed publishing.

  • Experience of working in small teams in a fast moving startup environment. 

  • Experience in children's content and/or a demonstrable awareness of the needs of children and parents.

  • Basic understanding of early learning education.

  • Ambition to grow with the company and take on more responsibility.

About Us

Alphablocks Ltd. is the home of BAFTA-nominated and winning educational and entertainment shows including Alphablocks and Numberblocks. Created in conjunction with our friends at leading animation studio, Blue Zoo, these are the top educational shows on CBeebies in the UK and also shown outside the UK by other broadcasters and platforms, including Netflix. 

This company is currently expanding its in-house team, as we explore new and exciting opportunities to support and extend these IPs.

We are looking for creative and enthusiastic team players, who are keen to be part of a fun and talented team and respect each other's differences as we seek to support grown-ups and bring learning to all children in fresh and entertaining ways.

Similar Jobs

NVIDIA - Senior AI System Security Architect - Networking

NVIDIA

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Tonies - Senior Strategy Manager

Tonies

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (On-Site)
6 Days ago
DNEG - Animator (DNEG Animation)

DNEG

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Epic Games - UI Engineering Director

Epic Games

(On-Site)
1 Week ago
CloudHire - Contract Recruiter (Tagalog-Speaking)

CloudHire

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Remote)
6 Days ago
Voodoo - TikTok Creator Internship

Voodoo

Paris, Île-de-France, France (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Sportskeeda - Content Writer - NASCAR and Motorsports

Sportskeeda

India (Remote)
2 Months ago
PhonePe - Linguist - Telugu

PhonePe

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
Juego Studios - SEO Manager

Juego Studios

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
4 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - KGO Newswriter/Producer

The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States (On-Site)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Tesla - Senior Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Tesla

North Brabant, Netherlands (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Tencent - Product Management Intern

Tencent

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (On-Site)
1 Month ago
CrazyLabs - Generative AI Specialist

CrazyLabs

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)
1 Month ago
PwC - TLS | Associate IGS ITS Madrid

PwC

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (On-Site)
5 Months ago
The Workshop - Data Software Engineer

The Workshop

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
Tesla - Mobile Service Technician / Mobile Automotive Mechanic

Tesla

Bristol, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Testronic - LQA Game Tester with Italian

Testronic

Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
1 Day ago
The Walt Disney Company - Senior Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Scientific Games  - Benefits Manager

Scientific Games

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom

1920 - Production Coordinator for Commercials

1920

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
6 Days ago
Maverick Games - Senior Gameplay Engineer

Maverick Games

Warwick, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
2 Months ago
DPS Games - Senior Environment Artist (Unannounced Project)

DPS Games

Guildford, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Eleven Labs - Sales Development Representative - EMEA (French, Spanish, German)

Eleven Labs

United Kingdom (Remote)
6 Days ago
Fundamentalvr-2 - CSM Growth Lead

Fundamentalvr-2

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
6 Days ago
Warner Bros Games - Digital Operations Specialist

Warner Bros Games

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Playground Games - Build Engineer - Contract

Playground Games

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
7 Months ago
Rockstar Games - Engineering Manager

Rockstar Games

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-Site)
6 Days ago
Kaedim - Customer Support Engineer

Kaedim

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
8 Months ago
Fuse Games - Systems Engineer

Fuse Games

Guildford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Editorial Jobs

Sportskeeda - Gacha Games Writer

Sportskeeda

India (Remote)
1 Month ago
Warner Bros Games - Staff Technical Program Manager

Warner Bros Games

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Zeta - Information Developer

Zeta

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Netflix - Senior Technical Writer

Netflix

Los Gatos, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Sphere Entertainment Co - Senior Manager, Digital Content and Experience

Sphere Entertainment Co

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
The Walt Disney Company - WTVD Anchor/Reporter

The Walt Disney Company

Durham, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Epic Games - Creator Ambassador

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Brand & Content Marketing Intern

The Walt Disney Company

Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
seeking alpha - Analysis Editor

seeking alpha

United States (Remote)
3 Months ago
CloudHire - Senior Content Strategist (Americas)

CloudHire

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Remote)
6 Days ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Celebrating over 20 years of Blue Zoo! We’re one of the UK’s leading animation studios with an enviable client list and a shelf full of BAFTAs for our trademark CG character animation. We’ve produced some of the most well-loved kids shows on TV, memorable commercials, and our animated shorts are rapidly gaining recognition for artistry and innovation.


Our passion for our craft and storytelling in the most engaging way has always been at the core of what we do, and that integrity has earned us a worldwide reputation for creating brilliant animation for broadcast, commercials and digital content.

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Blue Zoo Animation Studio

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug