Metadata Artwork Assistant

2 Weeks ago • All levels

About the job

Summary

The Metadata Artwork Assistant at WildBrain prepares client-spec metadata and artwork for video deliveries. This involves sourcing assets from servers and Star CM, manipulating them to client specifications, and communicating with internal teams regarding timelines. Collaboration with the Library team is also required. The role focuses on preparation, not final delivery, but quality is crucial for maintaining WildBrain's reputation and client relationships. Experience with Photoshop, metadata formatting, and Excel is essential. The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive work ethic and collaborative abilities within cross-functional teams.
Must have:
  • Photoshop experience
  • Metadata formatting & data input
  • Excel knowledge (formulas)
  • Image & metadata file format knowledge
  • Strong organization
  • Collaboration skills
Perks:
  • Competitive family-focused benefits
  • RRSP matching
  • Bonus time-off
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Company Description

Metadata & Artwork Assistant

Location: Toronto

Department: Content Services & Operations

Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!

WildBrain is made up of a team of innovators and creators who bring industry-leading kids’ content and brands to families globally. We inspire imagination, put creativity first, and believe in the power of storytelling. We are constantly connecting the powers of our global team, making WildBrain a collaborative, openminded and passionate environment to work in.

To work at WildBrain means you get to create stories that let imaginations run wild. Join our team today to become part of the story!

About the Role

Reporting to the Digital Services Operations Supervisor, the Artwork and Metadata Assistant will work in collaboration with our Client Services and Digital Services departments to review, prep, and fulfill client artwork and metadata delivery requirements based on each individual client spec and delivery timeline. This is not a customer-facing role and does not include final delivery of assets, but the quality of work is essential in representing WildBrain’s level of distribution excellence within the industry, as well as maintaining positive client relationships with our licensees.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the preparation of client-spec metadata and artwork deliveries to accompany outgoing video deliveries to our distribution clients
  • Responsible for the sourcing of the master metadata and artwork from various locations on our servers and title-source-of-truth software, Star CM, for manipulation to client spec
  • Responsible for communication with the Digital Services Operations Supervisor as well as the Client Services department regarding timelines
  • Responsible for collaborating with the Library team regarding required elements
  • Assists on special projects as required

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Experience with Photoshop is required
  • Experience working with metadata formatting and data input is required
  • Basic knowledge of Excel, including simple formulas and functions
  • Knowledge of image (PSD, JPG, etc.) and metadata file formats (XLS, CSV, etc.)
  • Previous experience working with tight schedules, large and small projects
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proactive and independent worker
  • Highly collaborative and experienced working with cross-functional teams

Additional Information

What We Offer

Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. We offer competitive family-focused benefits, we invest in our people and their future with generous RRSP matching, plus bonus time-off, because you deserve it!

Our Commitment

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.

We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.

About WildBrain

At WildBrain we make great content for kids and families. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library – one of the world’s most extensive – we are home to such brands as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test and Degrassi. Our shows are seen in more than 150 countries on over 500 telecasters and streaming platforms. WildBrain’s portfolio spans all areas of the entertainment industry: WildBrain Studios, where we develop and produce hit animated and live actions series; WildBrain Television, which is composed of prominent kids’ television channels in Canada (Family Channel, Family CHRGD, Family Jr. and Télémagino); home to Peanuts Worldwide; brand management to some of the world’s most-loved kids brands; celebrated global licensing and distribution teams with WildBrain CPLG, and a leading children’s YouTube network in WildBrain Spark, one of the largest networks of kids’ channels on YouTube, with over 168 million subscribers.

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit wildbrain.com to learn more!

About WildBrain 

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° IP management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart. 

Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy ShowSnoopy in SpaceStrawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic PrimeChip and PotatoTeletubbies Let's Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most-viewed family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.  

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com

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About The Company

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° franchise management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. Our mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans, both young and young at heart.


We are passionate producers of award-winning content, bringing creative excellence across all formats and all stages of the creative process for WildBrain’s owned content and partner projects through our Vancouver studio, London-based digital studio and House of Cool in Toronto. 


We’re not just content creators; we’re also leaders in engaging audiences with that content across all platforms worldwide, taking an innovative, data-driven approach that blends content distribution and digital marketing to supercharge brand awareness and fan engagement. 


When it comes to franchise management and licensing, we’re the experts. Our franchise teams manage such beloved global brands as Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake and Teletubbies, and we work with some of the top brand partners worldwide. Our in-house agency, WildBrain CPLG, is a trusted licensing partner for leading brands, offering expertise in building consumer products and location-based entertainment programs with global reach and local expertise. 


Above all, our core values ensure our community at WildBrain remains anchored in creativity, openness and a commitment to Belonging – so everyone can pursue their passions and thrive. Find out more about Belonging @ WildBrain on our website. 


WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). 

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