Conker Media Vacancies

May 2, 03:12 PM by Kate Taylor

Conker Media is a digital production company, working with a range of partners including Channel 4 and the BBC. Based in Liverpool, the company creates digital content for multiple platforms; including television, online, broadband Internet and mobile. We are part of the Lime Pictures group, producers of Hollyoaks for Channel 4.

These newly created roles within the Conker Media team, provide a unique opportunity for pro-active individuals and recent graduates with the right skills, to work within a leading digital media environment; offering scope to move on to other innovative projects and work across emerging platforms. All of the roles are based in Liverpool with an immediate start.

Content Editor
Working with the Senior Content Editor, the Content Editor will write, edit and commission content for online, broadband Internet and mobile platforms, as well as working with the Conker Media development team for television. Salary: £17,500 – £20,000 pro rata. Initial contract: 12 weeks

Associate Content Editor, Drama (Mobile)
Associate Content Editor, Drama (Online)
The Associate Content Editors will work on a pilot project for BBC Switch, developing and expanding story content for mobile and online audiences. The Associate Content Editors will be expected to manage the technical delivery of the content, monitor and moderate incoming traffic and work alongside the drama writing team to ensure that all storylines meet continuity expectations across platforms. This role would suit a digital media journalist or creative writer. Salary: £15.000 pro rata. Contract: 4-6 weeks

Project Co-ordinator
Working with the Production Manager, the Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for co-ordinating/scheduling key tasks across projects and ensuring that projects run smoothly. The Project Co-ordinator will provide team support across projects and allocate resources appropriately. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and administration skills, as well as previous experience within the digital media or television industry; preferably with previous co-ordinating experience. Salary: £15,000 pro rata. Initial contract: 12 weeks

Associate Content Producer
Working with the Content Producers, this is an entry level opportunity for someone with the right skills to play a vital role in creating A/V content for delivery across platforms. The Associate Content Producer will be multi-skilled, with experience of applying PD150/Z1 cameras and Final Cut Pro to a high standard. Knowledge of encoding and compression for these formats would be expected. Salary: £15,000 pro rata. Initial contract: 12 weeks.

Associate Content Designer
Working with the Senior Content Designer, this is an entry level opportunity for someone with the right skills to play a vital role in creating still, animated and web-based content for delivery across platforms. The Associate Content Designer will be competent in Photoshop and have knowledge of xhtml and css for creating web content. A working knowledge of Flash, InDesign and other industry standard graphics packages is also a requirement. Salary: £15,000 pro rata. Initial contract: 12 weeks

Associate Content Developer
Working with the Content Developer, this is an entry level opportunity for someone with the right skills to play a vital role in updating web-based content for delivery across platforms. The Associate Content Developer will have an understanding of how to translate designs into standards compliant websites using html, xhtml and css. A key role will be managing and updating content for the Channel 4 websites using their content management system; for which training will be provided. Salary: £15,000 pro rata
Initial contract: 12 weeks.

Please note that all applications should include recent examples of your work. Closing date: Friday 9th May. Interviews will take place in Liverpool from Monday 12th May.
For further details and to apply on line visit www.limepictures.com or apply in writing to Erica Clarke, Recruitment Manager, Lime Pictures, Campus Manor, Childwall, Abbey Road, Liverpool, L16 0JP. Email:recruitment@limepictures.com