Product Content Coordinator - Entertainment

Product Content Coordinator

Overview of the position

Are you interested in a career in the entertainment and collectibles industry? The Product Content Coordinator is an entry-level position that works in tandem with the Associate Content Manager to manage content quality in Upper Deck trading card products based on TV shows and cinematic IPs. The coordinator is responsible for editorial reviews of pre-production card files, allocation and management of physical assets used in products (e.g. manufactured items, etc.), reviews of production documentation, and other tasks that support the Associate Content Manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works alongside Associate Content Manager to obtain, select and organize image assets for production usage
• Performs editorial reviews of trading card printing proof sheets, compiling and coordinating modifications.
• Creates and manages print layouts for trading card products.
• Allocates memorabilia and other physical assets while meeting budget and volume parameters.
• Act as an interdepartmental point of contact for the Product Content Team, working with other stakeholders to identify, elevate and address issues that impact product quality and production schedules.
• Works with Project Managers to ensure the timeliness of content deliverables from the creative stage all the way through to final production.
• Reviews production documentation for accuracy.

Education/Years Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• College Degree preferred

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands-on, energetic and motivated self-starter who loves pop culture and trading cards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills coupled with a strong work ethic.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a professional demeanor. Ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels. Team player orientation.
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to independently research and take quality screen captures for specific products for long periods of time.
• Proficiency in the following Microsoft software: Office, ACCESS, Excel (advanced) knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of basic budgeting.
• Familiarity with editorial review/proofreading.
• General knowledge of trading cards and collectibles.
• Broad knowledge of the entertainment collectibles and trends.
• Advanced knowledge of movies, TV shows, and pop culture.