Senior Coordinator, Metadata

Paramount•New York, NY

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Coordinator supports the accuracy and quality of metadata, scheduling, and imagery for Paramount Television Studio content across linear, streaming, OTT, VOD, and AVOD platforms. This role helps maintain electronic program guides and brand consistency across distribution channels. They support content across Paramount+, Showtime, MTV Entertainment, BET, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central, and manage the creation and validation of industry-standard identifiers for distribution partners. The role also provides editorial and operational support to the Copywriting Director and collaborates on cross-functional projects to meet business and quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and a strong communicator with an understanding of digital platforms, emerging technologies, and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
2-4 years of experience within data management, metadata (DAM, MAM), or library sciences
Understanding of media metadata, workflows, and distribution systems; familiarity with XML and metadata formatting required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with scheduling systems, DAM platforms, and workflow tools preferred.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Nice To Haves

Master of Library Science (MLS) in Information Science, Library Science preferred
Interest in AI-driven tools and automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Flag and escalate metadata, scheduling, and imagery issues to internal teams and partners to ensure timely resolution.
Maintain accurate cast, crew, and content metadata in internal systems (PHIL) for distribution to platforms and partners.
Work with third-party providers (e.g., Gracenote, TiVo) to validate and resolve metadata and imagery discrepancies.
Review and verify scheduling updates to ensure alignment across systems and program guides.
Create and manage unique content identifiers (e.g., EIDR, TMS) to support distribution and data consistency.
Communicate time-sensitive metadata, scheduling, and imagery changes to partners.
Assist with metadata initiatives, documentation, and cross-functional projects.
Support copy operations, editorial calendars, and content delivery workflows.
Manage and audit international metadata in global systems (OCMS).
Aggregate, standardize, and prepare metadata for global distribution.