Nick Announces Call For Entries For The 2019-2020 Nickelodeon Writing Program

Originally published: Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has announced that they are looking for entrants for the networks 20th annual Nickelodeon Writing Program (2019 – 2020)!

Nickelodeon's global Writing Program, which receives over 1,400 applications each year, is one of the best in the biz, and offers aspiring television writers, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, the amazing opportunity to hone their skills while writing for Nickelodeon's live action and animation shows. Consider the facts: alum have gone on to create their own Nickelodeon shows and write for all sorts of TV series and films.

While in the Program, writers meet Nickelodeon's series creators, story editors and showrunners, work in writers’ rooms, attend pitches, records, show tapings and more, and receive hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas in both live action and animated television. Basically, they write a lot and do lots of cool things, all while being provided a salary!

There are two creative avenues to pursue: the General Track (12-months) and the Preschool Track (6-months).

GENERAL TRACK

The Nickelodeon Writing Program offers emerging television writers from around the world a paid opportunity to develop their craft and launch their careers.

While in the Program, writers hone their skills, build a professional network and gain real-world experience in writers’ rooms for our critically acclaimed live-action and animated shows. The General Track is a 12-month commitment. Your submission must include a spec script based on a show from the General track's Accepted Shows List.

PRESCHOOL TRACK

The Preschool Track was created to develop writers specifically interested in writing and/or creating shows for the preschool demographic, and offers talent development opportunities with a focus on Nick Jr. content. Participants will bring the smart, funny, engaging stories and characters, and Nick will help them bring the preschool. The Preschool Track is a 6-month commitment. If you’re interested in writing for an audience who’s smart, funny, and likes to laugh and play this is the opportunity for you!

Each participant in the Nickelodeon Writing Program also joins an alumni group of people who have gone on to hold freelance and staff positions at various networks like Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Kids' WB!, ABC, FOX, PBS, Cartoon Network and the CW. Notable graduates include creators, co-executive producers and writers Jonathan Butler and Gabriel Garza of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series Bella and the Bulldogs.

For the sixth year running, Nickelodeon will also be looking to unearth new writing talent internationally in 2019. In tandem with the domestic branch of the Nickelodeon Writing Program, the international branch is well on its way to becoming one of the best in the biz.

The Nick Writing Program 2019 – 2020 submission period is now open and closes midnight on Thursday 31st January 2019! This includes the Domestic and the International branches of the Program.

The Program, established in 2000, was developed to broaden Nickelodeon's outreach efforts, provides a salaried position for up to one year based in Los Angeles, California (Domestic) and a salaried position for up to six months based internationally.

Entrants to the 2019-2020 Nickelodeon Writing Program must be aged 18 years or older. If you have previously applied to the Program and have not been selected, you are welcome and encouraged to apply again. However, for consideration in the 2019-2020 Writing Program, you are required to submit a different spec script for each new submission period. You may also submit to General Track and Preschool Track of the program. Applicants to the international track of the 2019-2020 Nickelodeon Writing Program must be eligible for a J-1 visa.

Accepted Shows Lists:

General Track: American Dad, American Housewife, Animals, Archer, Arrested Development, Atlanta, Atypical, Better Things, Black-ish, Big Mouth, Bob's Burgers, BoJack Horseman, Broad City, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Catastrophe, Chewing Gum, Crashing, DuckTales, F Is For Family, Family Guy, Fresh Off The Boat, Fuller House, Glow, Grace and Frankie, High Maintenance, Insecure, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Kim's Convenience, Life In Pieces, Lovesick, Modern Family, Mom, One Day at a Time, Rick & Morty, Santa Clarita Diet, Schitt's Creek, Search Party, Silicon Valley, South Park, Star Vs. The Forces of Evil, Steven Universe, Superstore, The Big Bang Theory, The Goldbergs, The Good Place, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Young Sheldon, You're The Worst.

Preschool Track: Barbie: Dream House Adventures, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Just Add Magic, Lost in Oz, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Peg+Cat, PJ Masks, Puppy Dog Pals, Super Monsters, Vampirina.

Nickelodeon will notify each semi-finalist of their 2019-2020 Writing Program by Wednesday 31st July 2019, with finalists being notified by Sunday 15th September 2019. Nickelodeon's chosen writers will be notified by Monday 30th September 2019, and all other applicants will be notified by the end of October 2019 (Notification dates are subject to change).

Have you got the WRITE stuff? You can find full submission guidelines, details on how to prep your submission, and how to apply for Nick's 18th annual Nickelodeon International Writing Program on the programs official website, www.nickwriting.com.

Good luck to everyone who enters!

Update (9/2): Announcing the 2019-2020 Writing Program Semi-Finalists!

The Nickelodeon Writing Program are incredibly pleased to introduce you to this year’s Semi-Finalists! They are, in no particular order:

· Lekesha Dunlop
· Brian Kettler
· Hannah Williams
· Ryan Kim
· Mimi Collins
· Johnny Lombard
· Matthew Ludwinski
· Becky Prosky
· Chris Newell
· Jordan Mitchell
· Jayhun Oh
· Casey Hempel

Congrats to everyone moving on to the next round! The Nickelodeon Writing Program look forward to meeting you during your phone interviews!

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Update (10/20) - Presenting your 2020 Nick Writing Program Finalists!:

The Nickelodeon Writing Program are thrilled to announce this year’s NWP finalists! They are, in no particular order:

· Lekesha Dunlop
· Brian Kettler
· Becky Prosky
· Jordan Mitchell
· Mimi Collins
· Casey Hempel

Congratulations to all! Next up: Speed Interviews. Hope you’re all ready!

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The five 2018/2019 Writing Program participants include: Halima Lucas, Sarah Allan, Crescent Novell, Michael Olmo (Preschool Participant) and K-Ci Williams (International Participant from New Zealand).

Check out nickwriting.com to find out about the current writers in the 2018/2019 Nickelodeon Writing Program, as well as alum from the program!

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Nickelodeon Job Opportunity: Head of Events & Experiences, Nickelodeon UKNEE

Nickelodeon Job Opportunity: Head of Events & Experiences, Nickelodeon UKNEE

Location: LONDON
Closing Date: 31 May 2019
Job Type: Full time
Manager: VP, Marketing Commercial & Events
Contract: This is initially a 22 month fixed-term contract role.
Apply: https://careers.vimn.com/jobs/11890/job

OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE

Deliver brand-defining commercial events & experience plan with core tentpole, secondary & licensed events/tour properties which appeal to the whole family, have distinct USP’s, are cross-regional in the UK & Ireland, and have the potential to be rolled out in the UKNEE cluster.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Develop an Events & Experience strategy with the VP Marketing, Commercial & Events (in association with the VP CP UKNEE and LBE in NYC) to deliver on overall Commercial Events plan and revenue targets as well as helping to deliver on 360 brand strategies.

Events: oversee the P&L of the Live Events business, including delivery of business sales of events, marketing and promotion, event production/promoters/ticketing & other agencies, event logistics and execution, financial management and reporting, and brand exposure.

Experiences: identify potential new business opportunities and support EMEA/NYC LBE team for development of Nick branded experiences including hotels, FECs, theme parks, tours, exhibitions etc.

Work with Commercial team on integrated Events & Experience sponsorship opportunities, plus on the ground revenue streams through f&b trading partners, other activity upsell, on the ground sponsorship and merchandise.

Key responsibilities

• Delivery of strong programme of events and experiences
• 360 project management & briefing of internal stakeholders
• Sourcing and contracting production/ticketing/other agencies
• Development of commercial/media partnerships
• Support cluster with provision of formats/concepts/assets
• Management of Events & Experience Manager (inhouse) and external event production agencies.
• Close working relationship with Nick Production, Creative, Marketing, Commercial, and VIMN Events team.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

Experience:

• Solid proven senior level event management experience, with responsibilities for small to large trade and consumer events/tours/experiences.
• Event production experience with strong operational and technical know-how
• Strong client engagement experience
• Ability to deliver and maintain professionalism when under pressure
• Proven leadership qualities and people managment skills within an event and team environment
• Financial management skills, cost control and budgeting skills
• Experience of negotiating and building ongoing relationships with 3rd parties, with ability to negotiate optimal value with suppliers and contacts.
• Experience of dealing with brands and other funding partners, and setting up mutually beneficial sponsorships and partnerships.
• Experience in the kids entertainment area, would be benficial

Technical / functional:

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent skills in being able to cost an event activation and successfully see it through to delivery
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, working to deadlines, proactive in all areas of work
• Understanding/Exposure to contracts
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to prepare and present new business ideas and event concepts in order to win new business
• Good understanding of risk management, health and safety, security, disaster planning and similar related compliance issues with managing live events

Leadership / behavioural

• Passionate advocate for kids entertainment
• Mature, professional and responsible approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure, work to deadlines and excellent decision making skills
• Initiative / Self Motivated / Pro-active / Ability to take control and initiate ideas
• Interpersonal/relationship building skills including being approachable, positive
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Organised work approach
• Team player
• Ability to coach and inspire staff
• Ability to work well unsupervised
• Enthusiastic and energetic
• Team management:
• Management of events and experinces Manager
• Financial:
• Project budget reporting
• Management of Events p&l, to ensure that costs are fully accounted for within budget, alongside Production and Finance.

Working relationships:

Internal:

• VP, CP Cluster
• Directors: Marketing, Creative, Commercial
• Head of Production
• Finance, Legal
• VIMN Events team
• NY based Location Based Experiences Team

External:

• Event agencies, Promoters, Clients, Partners, Venue Managers, City Councils

Viacom Values

Our values, and their related behaviours, guide how we show up to work each day and help ensure that we all treat each other with respect. We want these to feel relevant to all of our employees and all parts of the business, as we believe that when these behaviours are achieved, we are the best we can be. The three values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.

BRAVERY

• Creativity: Push beyond the expected
• Passion: Stand up for what you believe in
• Risk-Taking: Take smart choices

EMPATHY

• Inclusion: Embrace diverse perspectives
• Collaboration: Work together as one team
• Innovation: Use insights to drive the business

HONESTY

• Trust: Assume best intentions
• Transparency: Communicate clearly and openly
• Accountability: Deliver, and own the outcome

Our Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance: You will be eligible for our full Private Medial Cover (From 3 months)
• Season Ticket Loan: We’ll pay for your season travel card up front and you can pay us back across the year
• TV Package Discount: If you subscribe for the likes of Sky and Virgin Media, we’ll get £20 off your bill
• Pension Scheme: You will be eligible for our Pension Scheme from day one, as long as you are contributing to this, we’ll top this up with a voluntary contribution from us
• Discounted Gym Membership: We offer discounts to a number of Gyms
• Discounts at Local Shops and Restaurants: Whether you need a new pair of shoes or just want something tasty for lunch, we partner with a number of local businesses to offer us a discounted rate
• Access to Reward Gateway: With heaps of discounts on everyday shops, restaurants and household suppliers

At Viacom, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work.

This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. This spec summaries the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform.

Our Recruitment Privacy Notice for Viacom entities in the EEA and Switzerland is available:

https://www.viacom.com/recruitment-privacy-notice-eea-switzerland

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The Nickelodeon UKNEE cluster covers Nickelodeon UK & Ireland, Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe and Russia.

Apply now at https://careers.vimn.com/jobs/11890/job

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Nickelodeon Job Opportunity: Senior Marketing Manager - Consumer Products | Full Time | 13 Month Fixed Term Contract | London

Do you have a passion for Kids TV and have a good understanding of marketing? Nickelodeon UK, the number one brand for kids, has the perfect job opportunity for you!

Job Opportunity: Senior Marketing Manager - Consumer Products
Location: London, Hawley Crescent
Division: Marketing, Nickelodeon UK
Closing Date: 28 February 2019
Job Type/Contract: Full-time fixed-term contract from April 2019 for 13 months

The Department

Consumer Products facilitates the development of merchandise for our Nickelodeon brands through UK retail outlets. They license all types of products with the key areas being: Toys, Books, DVD, Apparel and Video Games.

They do not manufacture and retail the product internally but work with third party companies, “licensees”, who sell our branded product at retail and pay a defined royalty on each item sold. Another key aspect of their business is liaising with all UK retailers from Tesco and Smyth's to Primark to ensure they support Nickelodeon brands by stocking the licensees’ product.

Job Description

Reporting in to the Head of Marketing, this role’s main responsibilities include:

- Support Consumer Products Category and Retail Sales team in the development and execution of account programs designed to sell in franchises, strategic ranges, and retail solutions.

- Use all the assets of the company to devise/execute account-specific CP marketing plans, including:
-- advertising
-- media planning
-- promotions
-- digital
-- events
-- gift w/purchase or added value
-- product solutions with licensing and creative team
-- cross-sell booklets

- Drive retail-specific asset development with in house Creative team and agencies.

- Support retail Events (Road Shows, Expos, etc).

- Create customized sales materials that communicate retail plans for both internal and external stakeholders.

- Manage department documents such as: Product solutions, Brand decks, program one sheets, and Marketing Calendar.

- Be the primary link into internal Nickelodeon functions such as Channel Marketing, Programming and Research to integrate CPl.

- Support the VP Consumer Products on the day to day management of the CP budget

- Manage the CP Marketing Co-ordinator and all UK marketing duties for the UK CP team.

- Planning and running trade and consumer ads, liaising with designers and the creative team at Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products and work directly with Trade Press.

- Manage the Trade Press plan with the CP Marketing Co-ordinator.

- Be the primary contact for CP Marketing for all UK CP Licensees and for all Marketing leads at Retailers.

- Work with VP Consumer Products on all CP Long Range Plan, setting 2 and 3 year marketing strategy for the department – cross functional by Retailer, Brand and Category.

- Embed ROI discipline into the CP Sales team by working with Shopper Insights team on ROI tool to analyse all key Retail Marketing Campaigns, implementation, execution and measure of success/builds.

- Establish key relationships with and work closely with the UK CP Licensee base across all CP and Retail Marketing campaigns, for funding, support, inclusion and execution of Retail Marketing campaigns.

- Set the strategy and delivery of the CP Brand Partnerships/extensions along with Channel Marketing.

- With the CP Marketing Co-ordinator and Event Manager support, manage the bi-annual UK CP Licensee Events, content of presentation, venue, invites, dressing of venue and delivery with those presenting.

- Support VP Consumer products as a key lead member of the UK Consumer Products team.

- Working closely with the CP intern on activities such as:
-- Compiling communication to be sent to licensees.
-- Sourcing Market/Retail information and updates.
-- Sourcing premiums for retail promotions and goody bags for events.
-- Coordinating regular licensee and retail workshops to enhance communication and product sales.
-- Coordinating events such as Brand Licensing Europe and Nickelodeon Annual Showcase (aka Bafta).
-- Collating all marketing materials and updating all presentations/marketing materials/scheduling and rating docs/licensee retailer listings

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate for this role will have strong presentation skills, be proactive and be able to demonstrate initiative. They will have had prior consumer product experience at a mid senior level, and have a great understanding of retail, maybe from previous experience dealing with retailers and/or licensing. They will have a good understanding of marketing and implementing strategic plans.

They will have great communication skills, and be able to hit the ground running in this role. They will be able to demonstrate excellent teamwork, whilst being about to work under their own initiative and produce excellent results to tight deadlines. Overall they will have a passion for kids’ brands, and show that they have great enthusiasm for Nickelodeon which is essential for this position.

If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! :)

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This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. This spec summaries the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform.

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Nickelodeon Job Opportunity: Junior Publicist | Full Time | 23 Month Fixed Term Contract | London

Do you have a passion for Kids TV and have a good understanding of public relations? Nickelodeon UK, the number one brand for kids, has the perfect job opportunity for you!:

NICKELODEON JUNIOR PUBLICIST
Location: LONDON
Closing Date: 15 January 2019
Job Type: Full time

The Viacom International Media Networks PR Team

The Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) brand PR team is part of a newly crafted cross brand creative, media and social hub. Its aim is to become the best consumer comms team in the media industry dedicated to delivering innovative, creative and news-agenda driving communications strategies that leverage all platforms across Viacom's consumer brands including Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and MTV.

The Role: Junior Publicist: Nickelodeon (23 month fixed-term contract)

The brand PR team has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Junior Publicist to join Nickelodeon, the brand where kids rule! Nickelodeon is the number one commercial kids network in the UK, with its main channels comprising Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Nicktoons. The channels are available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reach more than 10 million viewers a month.

Nickelodeon is home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol, Nella the Princess Knight and the messiest music festival for kids, SLIMEFEST!

Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever branded theme park, Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

Overview

The Junior Publicist is responsible for supporting communications campaigns across the Nickelodeon channels. The main focus of the role is to support the Brand PR team in executing high-impact tactics that support the strategic objectives of the channels, aiming to generate targeted features that significantly raise the profile of the network in UK media.

Reporting into the Nickelodeon Senior Publicist, the successful candidate will support initiatives to drive consumer awareness for its channels and properties as well as support high profile events including Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and a brand new London-based summer event - Nickelodeon Big Base Camp. The role is very hands on and wide-ranging and may require support in everything from picture and synopsis requests to press releases, competitions and event organisation.

Key Responsibilities

- Compiling and sending out weekly programming highlights

- Gathering and distributing weekly internal highlights

- Approving activity pages in the kids’ media and selling in new pre-school shows for coverage

- Selling in stories to kids, regional and entertainment press

- Securing coverage for new shows in key kids and entertainment press (including listings)

- Uploading approved press releases to the Viacom website

- Managing all picture, synopsis and asset requests from press

- Drafting press releases for specific launches

- Updating the master contacts list

- Monitor coverage and distribute to relevant business areas

- Organising and fulfilling competitions and promotions

- Support press team in event organisation including sending invites, tracking rsvps, booking travel and helping with hosting at events

- To administrate department budget, raising purchase orders, keeping track of invoices and updating cost tracker spreadsheet
Tracking media coverage, updating the tracker and sharing with appropriate team members

The Ideal Candidate

- At least a year’s PR experience (in house or agency) ideally in entertainment

- An excellent multi-tasker with the ability to work under pressure when required

- A genuine interest in kids and youth

- Strong writing skills

- A passion for media and good understanding of UK media landscape

- Excellent organisational skills

- Willingness to be hands-on – including admin duties

- Enthusiasm and sense of humour!

- A positive, can-do attitude

This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. This specification summarises the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform.

If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! :)

At Viacom, they value and celebrate difference. The company wants to ensure that they fully represent the make-up of UK society in their workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to their business. They want to make sure that Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; they truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work.

Viacom's Recruitment Privacy Notice for Viacom entities in the EEA and Switzerland is available here.

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Nickelodeon Job Opportunity: Media Planning Assistant | Full Time | 22 Months Fixed Term Contract | London

Do you have a passion for Kids TV and have a good understanding of Media Planning? Nickelodeon UK, the number one brand for kids, has the perfect job opportunity for you!:

Media Planning Assistant

Location: LONDON
Closing Date: 26 April 2018
Job Type: Full time

Media Planning Assistant
22 Month Fixed Term Contract

Key Responsibilities

The main aim of this role is to assist the Media Planning Team with the implementation of Media Planning and associated initiatives across Nickelodeon UK, as decided by the Director of Media Planning

Reporting to the Media Planning Manager, the Media planning Coordinator will ensure that media plans for key channels are implemented within the Channel Management system (Techedge & WON) and delivered to the Channel Operations Team in Amsterdam.

Key areas of this role include:

- Implement Media strategy plans into the Channel Management system within deadline for the Channel Operations Team in Amsterdam

- Carry out updates to promotional material as required and update those changes as required to the Planning grids, Channel Management system and Make-lists. Highlighting all relevant teams to the changes

- Carry out post campaign analysis as required by Media Planning Department

- Monitor the Nick channels regularly for clear view of channel flow and understanding of the brand

- Monitor Competitor channels and help to contribute to new ideas for the Nick Channels.

- Update Media Planning Yearly plans with information as required

- Assist with administrative requirements such as setting up meetings, typing up notes and or media planning 1 sheets and/ other administrative support as required for the Media Planning Team

- Assist with chasing and viewing content prior to scheduling

Role-Specific Skills/Attributes

The succesful candidate for this position will have:

- A good understanding of the role within Media Planning

- Experience in the use of TechEdge to pull data for post campaign analysis reports

- An excellent level of computer literacy

- A keen interest and knowledge of Kids TV

- Ability to communicate well to a wide range of people and levels

- A good level of numeracy and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work well under pressure

- Ability to meet deadlines efficiently and effectively

- A confident and pleasant manner as this job involves dealing with many people across the Company

- An understanding of the role of Programming within a Network Broadcaster

- Knowledge of the production process, as well as working with acquired programming would also be useful but not required

- Knowledge of the Techedge optimizer system would be useful but not essential

- Education to a degree level within Media or similar subject, useful but not essential

If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! :)

ABOUT NICKELODEON

At Nickelodeon kids rule. The number-one entertainment brand for kids, Nickelodeon prides themselves on bringing their audience the best content possible by listening, connecting and innovating to entertain kids across the world.

Passionate about what they do, the Nickelodeon team are dedicated to being kid experts: knowing what kids care about, what they watch and, most importantly, what makes them laugh. Kids’ entertainment is a unique business and Nickelodeon a unique company with an atmosphere unlike anywhere else.

Don't forget to check out all of Viacom Talent for more job opportunities at Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), MTV, Comedy Central, and Channel 5!

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Nick Announces Call For Entries For The 2018-2019 Nickelodeon Writing Program

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has announced that they are looking for entrants for the networks 19th annual Nickelodeon Writing Program (2018 – 2019)!

Nickelodeon's global Writing Program, which receives over 1,400 applications each year, is one of the best in the biz, and offers aspiring television writers, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, the amazing opportunity to hone their skills while writing for Nickelodeon's live action and animation shows. Consider the facts: alum have gone on to create their own Nickelodeon shows and write for all sorts of TV series and films.

While in the Program, writers meet Nickelodeon's series creators, story editors and showrunners, work in writers’ rooms, attend pitches, records, show tapings and more, and receive hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas in both live action and animated television. Basically, they write a lot and do lots of cool things, all while being provided a salary!

There are two creative avenues to pursue: the General Track (12-months) and the Preschool Track (6-months). The Preschool Track was created to develop writers specifically interested in writing and/or creating shows for the preschool demographic. Participants will bring the smart, funny, engaging stories and characters, and Nick will help them bring the preschool.

Each participant in the Nickelodeon Writing Program also joins an alumni group of people who have gone on to hold freelance and staff positions at various networks like Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Kids' WB!, ABC, FOX, PBS, Cartoon Network and the CW. Notable graduates include creators, co-executive producers and writers Jonathan Butler and Gabriel Garza of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series Bella and the Bulldogs.

For the fifth year running, Nickelodeon will also be looking to unearth new writing talent internationally in 2018. In tandem with the domestic branch of the Nickelodeon Writing Program, the international branch is well on its way to becoming one of the best in the biz.

The Nick Writing Program 2018 – 2019 submission period is now open and closes midnight on Wednesday 31st January 2018! This includes the Domestic and the International branches of the Program.

The Program, established in 2000, was developed to broaden Nickelodeon's outreach efforts, provides a salaried position for up to one year based in Los Angeles, California (Domestic) and a salaried position for up to six months based the UK (International).

Entrants to the 2018-2019 Nickelodeon Writing Program must be aged 18 years or older. If you have previously applied to the Program and have not been selected, you are welcome and encouraged to apply again. However, for consideration in the 2018-2019 Writing Program, you are required to submit a different spec script for each new submission period.

Nickelodeon will notify each semi-finalist of their 2018-2019 Writing Program by the end of July 2018, with finalists being notified by the end of August 2018. Nickelodeon's chosen writers will be notified by mid-September 2018, and all other applicants will be notified by the end of October 2018. (Notification dates are subject to change).

Have you got the WRITE stuff? You can find full submission guidelines, details on how to prep your submission, and how to apply for Nick's 18th annual Nickelodeon International Writing Program on the programs official website, www.nickwriting.com.

Good luck to everyone who enters!

Follow the Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship on Twitter and Facebook, plus, check out these fascinating videos featuring video interviews with participants of the 2013 - 2014 Nickelodeon Writing Program, in which Nick Writing Program alumni talk about their experiences in the program, how the program has helped develop their skills, prepare and inspire them, and to establish connections within the industry! #NickWritingProgram #NWP

Check out nickwriting.com to find out about the current writers in the 2017/2018 Nickelodeon Writing Program - Joanna Alpern, Josh Brown and Christine Schiefer - and Nickelodeon Writing Program alumni!

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Nickelodeon International Job Opportunity: Manager, Animation Production & Development (Full Time)

Do you have a passion for Kids TV and want to help create bespoke content for Nickelodeon's international channels? If so, Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has the perfect job opportunity for you!

Location: London, LND, United Kingdom
Category: Development & Commissioning, Production
Employment Type: Full time

Occupations:
Development & Commissioning: Film Development
Production: Development

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Provide creative and logistical support across projects in development and in production with Nickelodeon’s International Production & Development team.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

- SVP, International Production & Development
- Senior Director Animation, International Production & Development
- Manager, Animation Production and Development

Production Duties

- Displaying strong editorial capacity across all animated productions ensuring quality upholds our brand values

- Distribute materials and coordinate notes across assigned production projects

- Update Snr Director on any issues with production and use foresight to pre-empt potential issues

- Track delivery of production materials and ensure that delivery schedules are kept

- Read/watch all incoming materials and deliverables, contributing notes

- Potentially manage a production (or productions) where appropriate

Development Duties

- Ensuring that each project fulfils its obligations to the network and our ongoing needs

- Unearthing new talent (script writers, illustrators, studios, producers) who would be ideal partners on shows/concepts

- With support from the Snr Director, negotiating contracts and deal terms with creative talent/new hires

- Assisting the Snr Director in putting together and managing the strongest creative teams across all projects

- Presenting and pitching new and interesting concepts to Snr Director

- Managing some elements of Outreach (eg. International Shorts Program)

Talent Tracking & Outreach

- With support from Snr Director; taking charge of animation outreach for International

- Find new animation talent from around the world and solicit pitches for shorts or series across Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.

- Find new writing talent and solicit pitches across all our genres

- Build relationships with agents and increase our reach as a network

- Attend UK animation festivals and comedy events where relevant

- Initial outreach and encouraging creatives to pitch

- Reviewing and shortlisting pitches; completing coverage

- Drawing up deals and contracts for new projects with support from Snr Director

- Managing the ongoing shorts program; coordinating development of short across design, script and animatic stages

- Arrange all payments and track costs and budgets with support from Snr Director

- Reviewing New Material and Coverage

- Establishing self as a key point of contact for external creative; maintaining on-going external relationships

- Managing submissions and providing feedback on new submissions

- Meeting Literary agents and reviewing relevant client material

- Meeting publishers to discuss new books and possible development

- Providing comprehensive coverage where necessary

Job Requirements:

Core Competencies

- Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

- Highly organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail

- Able to work under a degree of pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines

- Able to adapt on the spot and work in a team environment

- Great editorial eye

Viacom Core Competencies

Interpersonal Skills
- Communicates and Listens
- Builds Relationships
- Influences and Negotiates

Personal Effectiveness
- ​Takes Initiative
- Manages the Work
- Composure and Flexibility
- Acts with Integrity Thinking and Problem Solving
- Develops creative products and solutions
- Judgment and analysis
- Thinks strategically

Management & Leadership
- Communicates effectively with employees
- Creates a positive and inclusive working environment
- Defines, directs and delegates work
- Develops people through feedback and coaching

VIMN Values
- Creative Excellence
- Integrity
- Passion & Optimism
- Teamwork & Transparency
- Citizenship
- Flawless Executive
- Innovation
- Accountability

If this is you, then apply now at C21Jobs! Good luck to everyone who applies!

This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY LISTING SUMMARISES THE MAIN ASPECTS OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT COVER ALL THE DUTIES THAT THE JOB HOLDER MAY HAVE TO PERFORM.

Don't forget to check out all of Viacom Talent for job opportunities at Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and Channel 5!

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Nick Announces Call For Entries For The 2017-2018 Nickelodeon Writing Program

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has announced that they are looking for entrants for the networks 18th annual Nickelodeon International Writing Program (2017 – 2018)!

The Nickelodeon Writing Program, which receives over 1,400 applications each year, is one of the best in the biz, and offers aspiring television writers, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, the amazing opportunity to hone their skills while writing for Nickelodeon's live action and animation shows. Consider the facts: alum have gone on to create their own Nickelodeon shows and write for all sorts of TV series and films.

While in the Program, writers meet Nickelodeon's series creators, story editors and showrunners, work in writers’ rooms, attend pitches, records, show tapings and more, and receive hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas in both live action and animated television. Basically, they write a lot and do lots of cool things, all while being provided a salary!

Each participant in the Nickelodeon Writing Program also joins an alumni group of people who have gone on to hold freelance and staff positions at various networks like Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Kids' WB!, ABC, FOX, PBS, Cartoon Network and the CW. Notable graduates include creators, co-executive producers and writers Jonathan Butler and Gabriel Garza of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series Bella and the Bulldogs.

For the fourth year running, Nickelodeon will also be looking to unearth new writing talent internationally in 2017. In tandem with the domestic branch of the Nickelodeon Writing Program, the international branch is well on its way to becoming one of the best in the biz.

The Nick Writing Program 2017 – 2018 submission period is now open and closes on Tuesday 28th February 2017! This includes the Domestic and the International branches of the Program.

The Program, established in 2000, was developed to broaden Nickelodeon's outreach efforts, provides a salaried position for up to one year based in Los Angeles, California (Domestic) and a salaried position for up to six months based the UK (International).

Entrants to the 2017-2018 Nickelodeon Writing Program must be aged 18 years or older. If you have previously applied to the Program and have not been selected, you are welcome and encouraged to apply again. However, for consideration in the 2017-2018 Writing Program, you are required to submit a different spec script for each new submission period.

Nickelodeon will notify each semi-finalists of their 2017-2018 Writing Program by the end of July 2017, with finalists being notified by the end of August 2017. Nickelodeon's chosen writers will be notified by mid-September 2017, and all other applicants will be notified by the end of October 2017. (Notification dates are subject to change).

Have you got the WRITE stuff? You can find full submission guidelines, details on how to prep your submission, and how to apply for Nick's 18th annual Nickelodeon International Writing Program on the programs official website, www.nickwriting.com.

This year, the Nickelodeon Writing Program has gone DIGITAL, with NEW ONLINE SUBMISSION PROCESS! That means No more postage! No more brads! And no more paper!

Good luck to everyone who enters!

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Nickelodeon UK Job Opportunity: Post Production And Creative Coordinator (Full Time)

Do you have a passion for Kids TV and have knowledge of TV and Post Production environments? If so, Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has the perfect job opportunity for you!:

Title: Post Production and Creative Co-ordinator

Department: Creative, Marketing and Communications

Location: London

Job Type: Full time

Background:

The Nickelodeon UK Network is available in 14 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule!

Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world merging with bespoke content online, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land, and the Nickelodeon Store.

Nickelodeon network shows include: SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, Bella and the Bulldogs, Game Shakers, Sam & Cat, The Thundermans, The Haunted Hathaways, iCarly, and Victorious.

The Department:

The creative services department is responsible for the channel's on-air promotions, presentation and design, as well as the creation of marketing, client advertisements, sales tapes and cross channel promotions, whilst ensuring all campaigns are creatively aligned across digital and print. The Creative services department must ensure that Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and Nick Jr. deliver on their individual brand promises, while driving ratings and brand affinity.

The production team are responsible for all on and off air promotion for Nickelodeon, as well as on-network and integrated campaigns for Nickelodeon's clients. This role involves Managing the workflow, resources, budgets and quality for all projects including on-air promos, long and shortform production, commercial and Nickelodeon events for on-air, original production marketing, consumer products, corporate, ad sales and CSU.

Job Purpose:

* The department's output is the heartbeat of the channel – the visible representation of the Nickelodeon brand, watched by millions every month

* This role is required to provide seamless support in order to achieve that goal, and is a critically important one for the smooth running of the channel on a day to day basis

* Working across the Creative Services team, including On-Air, CSU, Original Production, Graphics, plus working alongside Creative Managers on-shoot related briefs such as print and digital

Post Production Coordination:

* Book graphics designers across the freelance desks on a daily basis

* Book all external post-production bookings – to include grades, edits, audio, voice overs, graphic design

* To negotiate best-rates with external post-production suppliers

* To raise and manage all Voice-over clearance rights and contracts

* To liaise with Producers over all additional music rights clearances and payments

* To liaise with the MTV post-production team over bookings and incoming costs and working with them to maximise workflows ensuring efficiency and satisfaction for the Creative Services producers

* To manage the Post-Production schedule and keep it up to date

Project Coordination:

* Taking brief alongside creative managers

* Liaising with creative managers to work out most efficient workflow while keeping the project to budge

* Scheduling project workflow and putting in sign-off meetings with client and suppliers

* Resourcing these projects

* Liaising with the client throughout process and ensuring project satisfaction.

Across both aspects:

* To manage budgets for all the above and process all related invoices

* To raise all related Purchase Orders and FRFs

* To request from legal all related contracts

* To reconcile budgets, as and when required

* To chase outstanding invoices

If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! Closing date: Tuesday 15th November 2016.

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Nickelodeon UK Announces Six New Job Opportunities

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) UK and Ireland have announced on their job vacancy's website, Viacom Talent, that Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, are currently looking for six new staff members within the to join Team Nickelodeon!

Each job is full time and is based at Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN) Camden Lock offices in North London. You can find out more information and apply for each staff position by clicking on each jobs' title below:

Role: Promo/On Air Coordinator (22 Month - Fixed Term Contract)
Closing date for applicants: Friday 26th August 2016

Role: Senior Category Manager - Softlines, Home, Accessories & Footwear
Closing date for applicants: Thursday 1st September 2016

Role: Retail Sales Manager
Closing date for applicants: Thursday 1st September 2016

Role: UK Programme Scheduling Manager
Closing date for applicants: Thursday 1st September 2016

Role: Category Manager - George DTR, Home, Accessories & Footwear
Closing date for applicants: Thursday 1st September 2016

Role: Commercial Manager - Primark - Nickelodeon
Closing date for applicants: Monday 29th August 2016

Good luck to everyone who applies!

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Nickelodeon UK Job Opportunity: Content Creator (Full Time)

Do you have a passion for Kids TV and want to create bespoke content for Nickelodeon UK's bouquet of channels? If so, Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has the perfect job opportunity for you!

The Department:

The Digital team at Nickelodeon UK creates award-winning content for all the interactive services on Nick, Nicktoons, and Nick Jr., for Nickelodeon's websites, apps and the broader digital portfolio. The team is made up of a Director, 2 x Producers, Commercial Producer, Assistant Producer, Digital Production Assistant, Content Creator, Assistant Content Creator and an Intern.

The successful applicant will report into the Digital Director and will work closely with the Producers across all digital platforms.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

The Content Creator has the following responsibility:

* Create and develop new video content strands from TV to digital; including compilation videos (themes, seasonal etc.).

* Create and develop new video content strands exclusive to digital, including talent-focused opportunities and original production ideas.

* Produce Video Graphics to package new content strands whilst reworking existing After Effect projects to reversion graphics.

* Develop new HTML games for priority properties utilising Nickelodeon's in-house games engines

* Explore and develop any additional games engine to be utilised across Nickelodeon's content portfolio

* Manage the digital video roll-out calendar

* Manage the Nickelodeon YouTube Channel

* Manage the Assistant Content Creator

* The role will be based in London.

Required Knowledge and Experience

* Professional with Adobe Premiere Pro

* Experienced with Adobe After Effects

* Proficient with Photoshop and Illustrator

* HTML and CSS experience desirable

* Excellent written and spoken communication.

* Experience of working in an environment where projects have to be delivered to specific timescales.

* An understanding of the needs, expectations and aspirations of children and parents in the digital world.

* Ability to take on and/or support the needs of a number of projects.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

* An appreciation of Nick, Nicktoons, and Nick Jr.’s output and the potential for digital technologies to enhance offerings.

* Experience of working in an interactive and/or children/youth marketplace.

* Creativity and enthusiasm to generate ideas for the individual network or content area.

The Content Creator has to maintain the following internal and external relationships:

* Nickelodeon's Digital Team, ensuring synched up content development in line with priorities

* Programming, Marketing, Creative, Press, Research and Production Teams with in Nickelodeon

* Digital agencies outside of Nickelodeon, providing thorough briefs and feedback.

* Internal Digital Viacom groups, UK and International

Personal Attributes

* Excellent organisational skills and a strong eye for detail.

* Able to deal with competing demands, and remain calm and reasonable under pressure.

* Able to communicate effectively at all levels, making allowances for different levels of understanding.

* Able to meet challenging deadlines. In the event of difficulty or delay, to communicate this as early as possible.

The Nickelodeon UK Network is available in 14 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule!

Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world merging with bespoke content online, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land, and the Nickelodeon Store.

Nickelodeon network shows include: SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, Bella and the Bulldogs, Game Shakers, Sam & Cat, The Thundermans, The Haunted Hathaways, iCarly, and Victorious.

If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! Closing date: Tuesday 14th June 2016.

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Nickelodeon UK Job Opportunity: Creative Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Do you have an excellent knowledge of TV and Post Production environments? do you have a great ability to work to pressured deadlines? Is your creative flair second to none? Do you have extensive experience of working from creative briefs? If so, Nickelodeon UK's Creative Manager role could be your perfect next step!

About Nickelodeon UK:

The Nickelodeon UK Network is available in 14 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule!

Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world merging with bespoke content online, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land, and the Nickelodeon Store.

Nickelodeon network shows include: SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, Bella and the Bulldogs, Game Shakers, Sam & Cat, The Thundermans, The Haunted Hathaways, iCarly, and Victorious.

About the department:

Nickelodeon UK's Creative Services department is responsible for the channel's on-air promotions, presentation and design, as well as the creation of marketing, client advertisements, sales tapes and cross channel promotions, whilst ensuring all campaigns are creatively aligned across digital and print. The Creative services department must ensure that Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and Nick Jr. deliver on their individual brand promises, while driving ratings and brand affinity.

The role:

The Creative Manager is responsible for all Nickelodeon creative on-network and off-network - working closely with the producers, graphics designers, print/digital designers, props and set designers to craft the Nickelodeon environment to be on-brand, meet goals and entertain and/or inform kids. A pivotal role within the creative department, which provides on and off air campaigns, promotions, packaging, design and branding for Nick UK's channel portfolio. The role will be based in London.

* Leading the creative development for all promo, stunts and 360 campaigns

* A driving force for Nickelodeon's creative integrity and ensuring all activity builds on Nickelodeon's brand architecture

* Maintain and continually enhance Nickelodeon's strong creative style and voice to a brief that will enhance the brand everywhere kids are

* Approve all on and off air campaign creative before leaving the department

* Attend/lead taskforce

* Maximise use of international campaigns

* Work with other departments to provide creative direction on localisation of content, such as re-voicing on programs

* Lead the team to drive new ideas

* To script, direct and cut on air promotions, campaigns, branding, packaging, commercials and sponsorship

* Provide expert advice to your team

* To work closely with the Director, Creative Services and Planning, Senior Creative Manager and Head of Marketing

What will you need to succeed:

* Extensive knowledge of the TV and post-production environment

* The ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast moving and very creative environment

* Excellent knowledge of the Nickelodeon UK brands and a very good understanding of competitors

* An enthusiasm for new creative technology and the desire to learn new skills.

* An understanding of digital platforms; web, mobile, social media etc

* Experience and the ability to work from creative briefs to conceptualise and articulate promotional ideas on a consistent basis

* Understanding and the ability to script, direct and cut on air promotions, campaigns, branding, packaging, commercials and sponsorship

* Previous experience of managing and owning budgets


If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! Closing date: Sunday 15th May 2016.

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Nickelodeon UK Job Opportunity: Associate Producer (FTC And Permanent)

Do you have a passion for Kids TV and want to create promos for Nickelodeon UK's bouquet of channels? Do you have solid experience in Adobe and Final Cut Pro? If so, Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has the perfect job opportunity for you!

Nickelodeon are looking for a new associate producer to create engaging campaigns for Nickelodeon brands which are true to the brand architecture, whilst representing the demographic and adhering to budgets set.

The successful applicant will create campaigns that inspire Nickelodeon's audience, motivate them to watch and love the channel. Ensuring each campaign delivers on their goal of either ratings, app purchase/download, web-traffic, brand measures or revenue.

The Nickelodeon creative services department is responsible for the channel's on-air promotions, presentation and design, as well as the creation of marketing, client advertisements, sales tapes and cross channel promotions, whilst ensuring all campaigns are creatively aligned across digital and print. The Creative services department must ensure that Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and Nick Jr. deliver on their individual brand promises, while driving ratings and brand affinity.

Key Responsibilities

- Creating promos for the channels, using Final Cut Pro / Adobe Premiere, from initial concept, cutting, directing graphics / audio and voice over sessions to final delivery of versioned promos

- Utilise International and US assets to make sure all re-versioned promos fit the specific channel brand architecture and tone of voice

- Liaise with marketing, digital and programming to make sure all promotional campaigns are creatively aligned

- Working closely with the marketing team, oversee all creative aspects of above the lines promotional campaigns ensuring consistency across on air, digital and print

- Ensuring the accuracy of information delivered in promos to air

- Assist freelancers with their projects / guiding through the versioning process

- Source music and liaise with licencing for clearance and reporting

- Archive old projects on a job-by-job basis, ensuring all GFX, edits and OMF's are easily sourced when needed

- Ensure the delivery of all given projects are on time and in budget

Role-Specific Skills/Attributes

- Solid knowledge of Final Cut Pro & Adobe Premiere (self operating) with an understanding of 3D/2D animation and graphic design

- Directing skills

- Good scriptwriting skills and knowledge of post-production, audio, VO and graphics

- A good understanding of the post-production environment

- Ability to make funny, entertaining promos for a discerning and demanding audience

- Currently working in a similar role within a TV environment

- Previous Final Cut or Adobe Premiere editing experience

- Good team player

- Great command of English language

If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! Closing date: Friday 15th April 2016.

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Nickelodeon UK Consumer Products Internship Opportunity

Ever wondered how SpongeBob SquarePants ends up on your PJ's or why Paw Patrol were the bestselling toys for Christmas 2015? If so, Nickelodeon's Consumer Products Internship will give you the opportunity to answer these questions and much more!

In your new role in Nickelodeon's Consumer Products Internship, you will assist the CP team with managing the creative approval process, while understanding how Nickelodeon's competitors work and what Nick needs to do to stay ahead in the world of children's toys!

You don't necessarily need a degree but you do need passion, enthusiasm and be able to show Nickelodeon that you've been really proactive in gaining experience and life skills for your dream job. This could be extra-curricular activities, work experience, volunteering, blogging, internships or training courses - Nickelodeon wants to see you are serious about your future career. Applications for our internships are fiercely competitive, so Nickelodeon looks forward to seeing how you stand out from the crowd and showing them what you can do!

Job Key Responsibilities

Based at Viacom International Media Networks' Hawley Crescent offices in North London and duel reporting into the Senior Director, Hardlines & Business Development and Director UK Softlines & European DTR, this role's primary responsibilities include:

* Creative approval process management:

- Manage the creative approval process for key partners, liaising with internal stakeholders to gain necessary approvals on DTR, retail and consumer marketing materials

- Manage the creative approval process for 3rd party represented brands – liaising with both licensees and brand owner to bring best in class product to market

* Sales information management:

- Manage the distribution of up to date sales information to key partners/potential partners

* Product Management:

- Collate, form and manage the licensee product image & sample database

* Distribution and mailing lists:

- Update & manage these on an ongoing basis

* Competitor analysis:

- Provide comprehensive key competitior analysis on a regular basis for key categories and potential new categories for exploitation through store checks and online research

* Ad hoc department administrative support:

- Supporting the team on key partner presentation events and award submissions as well as adhoc retail marketing projects

* Manage the calendar and creation of assets for:

- Air sizzles for DVD and publishing

- Adverts in the SpongeBob, Dora and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles magazines and manage the creative for these advertisements

- Social media

* Weekly highlights for internal comms:

* Assisting retail marketing team in the sourcing of prizes from licensees

Job Role Skills

* Knowledge and/or interest in sales & marketing and how this fits into the Consumer Products arena

* Thorough in their work with excellent attention to detail

* Excellent organisational skills

* Strong skills in MS Office applications, particularly in PowerPoint and Outlook but also having a knowledge of Word and Excel

* Confident personality with the ability to fit into a sociable, fun and high performing team

* Overall enthusiasm for the world of kids TV, awareness of our main Consumer Products brands and a desire to learn within a highly commercial department.

If this is you, then apply now at Viacom Talent! Please note that this is a full time internship. Good luck to everyone who applies! Closing date: Monday 29th February 2016.

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Nickelodeon UK Job Opportunity: VP, Programming

Are you a Programming and Multi Platform expert ready for your next challenge? If so, Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has the perfect job for you!

Nickelodeon's Head of Editorial - Vice President Programming, Scheduling, Marketing, Communications and Creative is looking for a Vice President of Programming to come on board and be a key member of the Nick UK Management team!

You will truly understand the vision for the channel and be a Brand Ambassador for Nickelodeon UK.

Communication will be key in this role as you will be liaising with Nickelodeon's International teams as well as developing strong relationships internally and externally.

You will work closely with Nickelodeon UK's Managing Director (MD) to improve and continually evaluate the programme strategy across the Nickelodeon UK network and source new content and partnerships to ensure that all Nickelodeon channels have a competitive edge.

You will also work alongside the VP, Commercial Director in any local acquisitions deals, securing all needed multi-platform rights.

You will work with the Research team to ensure that audience figures are reflected in the schedules so you will have a proven track record in Scheduling & Channel Planning to drive ratings improvement.

A strong knowledge and understanding of content rights will be required as you be responsible for ensuring that all scheduled programmes comply with OFCOM broadcast standards.

You will have excellent leadership skills as you will manage Nickelodeon UK's Programming and Digital teams, ensuring that all of your reports are being developed within their roles and that a succession plan is in place for the department.

You will be a strategic and analytical thinker, with the confidence to make decisions and consistently deliver to the highest standard.

Based at Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN) Camden Lock offices in North London, this is a brand-new, exciting and challenging role full of opportunity that requires passion, creativity, self-motivation, and attention-to-detail, so if this is you then apply now at Viacom Talent! Good luck to everyone who applies! Closing date: Tuesday 26th January 2016.

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Nick Announces Call For Entries For The 2016-2017 Nickelodeon Writing Program

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has announced that they are looking for entrants for the networks 17th annual Nickelodeon International Writing Program (2016 – 2017)!

The Nickelodeon Writing Program, which receives over 1,400 applications each year, is one of the best in the biz, and offers aspiring television writers, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, the amazing opportunity to hone their skills while writing for Nickelodeon's live action and animation shows. Participants will have hands-on interaction with executives writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas. For the third year running, Nickelodeon will also be looking to unearth new writing talent internationally in 2016.

The Nick Writing Program 2016 – 2017 submission period is now open and closes on Sunday 28th February 2016! This includes the Domestic and the International branches of the Program.

The Program, established in 2000, was developed to broaden Nickelodeon's outreach efforts, provides a salaried position for up to one year based in Los Angeles, California (Domestic) and a salaried position for up to six months based the UK (International).

While in the Program, writers meet Nickelodeon's series creators, work in writers' rooms, attend storyboard pitches, show tapings and more. Each participant in the Nickelodeon Writing Program also joins an alumni group of people who have gone on to hold freelance and staff positions at various networks like Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Disney Channel, Kids' WB!, ABC, FOX, PBS, Cartoon Network and the CW. Notable graduates include creators, co-executive producers and writers Jonathan Butler and Gabriel Garza of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series "Bella and the Bulldogs".

Entrants to the 2016-2017 Nickelodeon Writing Program must be aged 18 years or older. If you have previously applied to the Program and have not been selected, you are welcomed and encouraged to apply again. However, for consideration in the 2016-2017 Writing Program, you are required to submit a different spec script for each new submission period.

Nickelodeon will notify each semi-finalists of their 2016-2017 Writing Program by Sunday 31st July 2016, with finalists being notified by Thursday 15th September 2016. (Notification dates are subject to change).

Have you got the WRITE stuff? You can find full submission guidelines, find out how to apply for Nick's 17th annual Nickelodeon International Writing Program and download the application form on the programs official website, www.nickwriting.com.

Good luck to everyone who enters!

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