Syndication Editor
Job Summary
Job Description
The Syndication Editor at IGN curates, optimizes, and publishes videos, gameplay clips, and assets across various platforms, including IGN, Eurogamer, and GameTrailers. This role involves data gathering, internal presentations, and supporting the syndication team during major events. The editor will be responsible for publishing trailers, optimizing videos for YouTube, communicating with producers and third parties, and contributing to the YouTube community tab. This position requires knowledge of the gaming and entertainment industries, experience with social platforms, and an understanding of the YouTube platform. The role is hybrid with an expectation to work from the London office, no less than two (2) days per week.
Must have:
- Publish and syndicate game/movie trailers on IGN.com and YouTube.
- Optimize YouTube videos using SEO and YT tools.
- Communicate clearly with producers and stakeholders.
- Update art and metadata across our YouTube network.
- Collect and use data to optimize video performance.
- Knowledgeable of gaming and entertainment industry.
Good to have:
- Experience editing in Adobe Premiere.
- Experience in Adobe Photoshop.
- An understanding and passion for SEO best practices.
Perks:
- Make an impact on 490MM monthly unique users.
- Fun work environment with arcade/game room.
- Passionate about gaming and entertainment.
- Competitive salaries.
- Health and wellness focused benefits.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible Time Off.
6 skills required
Job Details
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About Us:
IGN Entertainment, a division of Ziff Davis, Inc., is one of the world’s largest gaming and entertainment media platforms and the go-to destination for fans to explore and celebrate games, film, TV, comics and much more. Across its 16 digital properties, IGN Entertainment reaches more than 490 million monthly users in 110 countries and engages with 85 million fans on social media. Its portfolio includes favorites such as IGN, Eurogamer, Digital Foundry, Rock Paper Shotgun, and MapGenie, delivering daily content across 46 platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and connected TV. Through its online digital store Humble Bundle, IGN Entertainment has donated over $250 million to more than 38,000 charities worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making a positive impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IGN Entertainment's content is localized in 20 languages. Learn more at corp.ign.com.
About the Role:
The Syndication Editor curates, optimizes, and publishes IGNE-produced videos, gameplay clips, and provides assets to IGNE’s owned and operated video channels, including (but not limited to) IGN, Eurogamer, and GameTrailers. The Syndication Editor will also be responsible for data gathering and internal presentations of the findings, spotlighting wins and losses and passing insight on to the editorial and video teams. The Syndication Editor will also support the US-based syndication team during tent-pole events like (but not limited to) IGN Summer of Gaming, Gamescom, and San Diego Comic-Con. On occasion, travel to these events and working outside of regular hours will be required as well.
Key Responsibilities:
- Publish and syndicate game and movie trailers on IGN.com and our YouTube network.
- Handling publish requests and prioritising YouTube publish times based on embargoes and optimisation.
- Optimising YouTube videos for publishing, including custom YouTube thumbnails, Search Engine Optimization, and using YT tools (cards, end screens, playlists) to maximise visibility and engagement on the YT platform.
- Clear and consistent communication with producers and stakeholders.
- Communication with third parties in regards to permissions and access for acquired assets.
- Regular updates to our YouTube channels to promote the latest and most relevant videos/playlists.
- Update and optimise art and metadata across our YouTube network to maximise views per video and engagement.
- Contribute to our YouTube community tab strategy, creating posts about topical content and making smart scheduling decisions.
- Collect and use data to optimise video and channel performance.
- Minor video editing duties on rare occasions.
Job Qualifications:
- Knowledgeable of current events/trends in gaming and entertainment industries.
- Experience with social platforms and comment moderation.
- An understanding of IGNE’s brands and communities.
- An up-to-date understanding of the YouTube platform.
- Experience in content creation and/or content management.
- Experience editing in Adobe Premiere.
- Experience in Adobe Photoshop.
- An understanding and passion for SEO best practices.
Work Environment:
- Work Schedule: Standard full-time working schedule, M-F. On rare occasions, there may be an expectation for this role to work outside of a standard working schedule after hours or on weekends, to support our team’s coverage of major game launches or other big events.
- Travel Requirements: Travel will be required for this role during certain events, for example, gamescom in Germany.
- Physical Requirements: This role involves typical office and computer-based activities, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing and frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for tasks such as operating a computer, mouse, and keyboard. Occasional travel is required, which could include lifting and carrying materials, and navigating airports, hotels, and other venues. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
- Work Model: This is a Hybrid role with an expectation to work from the London office, no less than two (2) days per week.
Our Culture and Values
At IGN, we believe diversity stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of new ideas, and enriches our personal and professional lives. We are committed to championing diversity in all that we do, weaving fairness and equity into the fabric of our organization, and achieving a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and antiracist culture where everyone belongs and everyone can thrive.
Here’s the good stuff about us…
- You’ll make an impact. We reach 490MM monthly unique users. We’re big time, but we’re not afraid to give you real opportunities to be epic and make a difference immediately.
- We’ve got a big presence, but a small team.
- We have fun. It’s all about games and games are fun. Anyone can offer a casual work environment, flexible hours, and benefits. We can offer that and a place where you can squad up with your coworkers in the arcade/game room.
- We’re passionate about what we do. IGN employees understand our users, because they are our users. We have a personal interest in providing the best possible product.
IGN Entertainment offers competitive salaries in addition to robust health and wellness focused benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life cover and income protection; a company Pension scheme, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Pregnancy and Parental leave, Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Gym and Cycle to Work Schemes as well as employee-focused engagement and education programs, including Employee Resource Groups and company-sponsored events. If you’re seeking a dynamic work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance, then IGN is the place for you.
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