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Closing date: 22nd October 2024Salary: From £49,438.00 dependant on experienceDepartment: 4StudioReports to: Senior Technical Operations ManagerLocation: Leeds&nbsp;Ready to drive innovation at the intersection of tech and social media? Join Channel 4’s 4Studio as a social media technical analyst and lead cutting-edge solutions for content delivery.The Social Media Technical Analyst is our tech guru, innovator &amp; expert. This role will be our interface with Channel 4 technology teams and be a first line of support for in-house tools and systems. However, we know tech moves quickly, so you’ll also have a licence to test, play and innovate in how we use technology to make things better across our full end to end process within 4Studio. This might include where we use AI and automation to support our teams, or could be delivering better integrations and new APIs with social platforms.As a digital &amp; social media native you will represent 4Studio requirements and needs to counterparts within our Channel 4 tech and Operations teams, helping to facilitate the implementation of outcomes that solve problems or help maximise opportunities for us. You will be an excellent technical Business Analyst in this regard, intuitively understanding how to make things better and being the lynchpin between our teams to drive the solutions to successful outcomes.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>You will build excellent working relationships across the various Channel 4 Technology &amp; Operations departments to confidently translate business and user needs into requirements for technology to help solve problems or maximise opportunities.</li><li>With a clear passion for social media and digital content you will keep up to date with platform developments and emerging tools &amp; tech, ensuring we maximise opportunities as they emerge, helping us grow account audiences and revenue.</li><li>You will demonstrate excellent networking skills, finding out how partners, publishers and broadcasters are developing their content creation &amp; distribution technology and processes. In doing so you will maintain an accurate landscape analysis and SWOT analysis, enabling 4Studio leadership to take informed decisions on the investments we make.</li><li>As the platforms continue to change and develop you will build APIs and integrations that enable the efficient transfer of content or data, maximising opportunities and delivering process efficiencies for the 4Studio team that enables us to achieve our departmental ambitions and KPIs.</li><li>You will become our subject matter expert and super user on core 4Studio tools and systems. If somebody has a question or challenge you be their first port of call, developing a reputation as a fixer.</li><li>You will identify ways of doing things better, using tech and processes to simplify and enhance our current ways of working. This will involve developing processes and automations that integrate existing tools to reduce the manual steps our teams need to take to build and publish social media content.</li><li>We need an innovator and you will have the support of the Leadership team to test, play and prototype solutions to opportunities and problems we face.</li><li>You will be responsible for delivering systemised technical improvements across our end to end content production and distribution processes. This might mean stitching together existing C4 proprietary systems, or building automations that help deliver scale and efficiencies in how we deliver content to social media platforms.</li></ul>You will be have excellent technical business analysis skills and will:<ul><li>Work with internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to capture and document business requirements both at high and detail level.</li><li>Use appropriate techniques to elicit requirements from stakeholders, both technical &amp; non-technical.</li><li>Ensure a consistent approach to requirements development and management using best practice.</li><li>Advise key internal stakeholders on results of analysis including presenting options to enable appropriate decision making.</li><li>Produce and manage user stories, screen flows, sitemaps, wireframes, user scenarios and functional specifications used by developers, designers and the test team.</li><li>When appropriate, provide input into multivariate/usability testing.</li><li>Document information models and system integrations.</li><li>Work with internal teams to detail screen and data flows as well as data structures.</li><li>Work with the Project Managers to provide a breakdown of tasks and associated estimates to produce deliverables.</li><li>You will be comfortable making plans, providing dates &amp; keeping stakeholders informed.</li><li>You will represent 4Studio in cross-departmental technology initiatives and projects.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>You will be a digital content &amp; social media native, with clear experience of working in process, database or app development in a content or media production environment</li><li>Experience&nbsp;working as a business analyst or in a related field</li><li>Experience of the full software development delivery lifecycle for technology projects from requirements and design through technical delivery to implementation</li><li>Highly organised and analytical with excellent attention to detail</li><li>You will be familiar with AI and tooling that’s used the social media and digital content industry, using your experience to identify appropriate and value-add implementation within our workflows</li><li>You will have experience of developing &amp; testing APIs, successfully building processes that deliver, integrate &amp; distribute social media content.</li><li>You will have built useable automation tools and user friendly interfaces.</li><li>To do so, you will be an expert developer, with experience coding and building processes in Python / JavaScript / SQL and/or other general purpose programming languages</li><li>You will need to be a self starter. This role is given a lot of space to investigate, identify opportunities and solve problems. You won’t need absolute direction. We need somebody who will bring solutions.</li><li>Strong communications skills, with the ability to present ideas verbally and in writing.</li><li>Proven stakeholder management skills, with the acumen to be aware and act on any issues that need to be reported.</li><li>Good facilitation skills.</li><li>Strong presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to judge when things need to be escalate.</li><li>A self-starter with the ability to self-manage workload.</li></ul>&nbsp;Hybrid working From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days.Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date to sign up: Monday 21st October at 1pmEvent date: Tuesday 22nd OctoberEvent time: 6-8pm (doors from 5.30pm)Location: WME, 100 New Oxford St, London WC1A 1HB&nbsp;Creative Access has joined forces with global arts &amp; entertainment powerhouse WME for an exclusive career event, spotlighting ways you can take your career to the next level. <a href="https://www.wmeagency.com/" target="_blank">WME</a> is generously funding our <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-career-development-bursary-30551" target="_blank">Career Development Bursary</a>, which supports people with financial grants of up to £1000 to help overcome some of the cost barriers that come with progressing within the creative industries.For this exclusive event designed to inspire and empower, we’ll hear from an incredible line up of speakers who are all past recipients of the Creative Access Bursary:<ul><li>Alice Kemp-Habib:&nbsp;Features Editor at The World of Interiors</li><li>Yolanda Lee:&nbsp;Story Consultant &amp; Development Producer&nbsp;</li><li>Ama Ofori-Darko:&nbsp;Head of Development at Park Theatre</li></ul>Plus we’ll be joined by Zayanne Bako, Brand Partnerships Assistant at WME and creative careers content creator, whose work bridges the gap between creatives and paid opportunities.These creative powerhouses will provide insights into their career journeys across theatre, journalism and media, sharing how they use storytelling to shape powerful narratives across platforms.You’ll leave with practical tips, fresh insights, and a clearer vision for your own creative career.&nbsp;Ever wondered...<ul><li>How do I progress in the creative industries?</li><li>What can a bursary really do for my career?</li><li>Where could a future in this industry take me?</li></ul>Now’s your chance to find out! Come for the expert advice, stay for the connections, and get the inside scoop on what we're looking for in bursary applications.Want to learn more, including how to apply? <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-career-development-bursary-30551" target="_blank">Visit the listing for our bursary</a>.This event&nbsp;is aimed at&nbsp;people&nbsp;under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.By&nbsp;submitting this form, you agree to Creative Access storing and handling your data, plus contacting you with programme updates.

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Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 4th November<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-masterclass-wme-how-supercharge-your-creative-career-30817" target="_blank">Attend our masterclass with bursary sponsor WME on Monday 22nd October to hear from past bursary recipients about how they’ve progressed their careers.</a><a href="https://creativeaccess.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/ESV1Dur4ppJAmo5wjFhECjYBECOh0qupBMpo1j9Z23oKgA?e=C08rzP" target="_blank">To view an easy read document for this bursary please click here.</a>&nbsp;Are financial barriers preventing you from achieving your career goals? Do you need funding to make a purchase which will help you get to the next stage of your career in the creative industries? Then our Career Development Bursary is for you!&nbsp;The annual Creative Access Career Development Bursary, generously supported by our partners WME and McLaren Racing, aims to help alleviate some of the financial barriers that may be getting in the way whilst you enter or progress your career in the creative economy.&nbsp;We know the cost of living crisis, soaring costs, plus arts funding cuts, are still holding back too many people from achieving their goals in the creative industries. So, we’ve teamed up with our partners <a href="https://www.wmeagency.com/" target="_blank">WME</a> &nbsp;and <a href="https://www.mclaren.com/racing/" target="_blank">McLaren Racing</a> to make sure that as many talented people as possible from under-represented backgrounds can access vital funding and level-up their careers.&nbsp;&nbsp;McLaren Racing has worked with Creative Access since 2021 as part of the team’s flagship DE&amp;I programme, McLaren Racing Engage, which was launched to open pathways into motorsport careers and support talent from under-represented communities.The Bursary has been created to support talent from under-represented communities who either want to break into, or develop their career in the creative economy. We’ll be supporting people with financial grants to help overcome some of the cost barriers that come with entering or progressing within the creative industries, whether that’s access to equipment, career coaching, driving lessons, care costs, software and much, much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note this is a positive action scheme opportunity targeted at individuals who identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. It also includes care leavers, young carers, people who have come to the UK as refugees or asylum seekers and those undergoing gender reassignment/transitioning.&nbsp;&nbsp;How does the Career Development Bursary work?&nbsp; &nbsp;We have a limited number of bursaries available, and you can apply for a bursary of any amount up to £1,000 to help you push your career forward to the next stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bursaries are open to individuals over the age of 18 from communities that are under-represented in the creative industries. For the past three years, so far we’ve supported 123 people with bursaries ranging from £250-£1,000. This has included funding for a range of uses: from driving lessons, working from home equipment, software subscriptions (like Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office), laptops, to camera equipment, art equipment, training courses, relocation costs, film festival submission costs and mentoring. &nbsp;“The bursary is a humongous help to me and my career… it makes my career and my interaction with the creative industry far more accessible.”&nbsp;&nbsp;What can the bursary fund?&nbsp;<ul><li>Training courses (including driving lessons)&nbsp;</li><li>Equipment or software purchase (at an appropriate specification for your career stage)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Equipment or venue hire&nbsp;</li><li>Relocation costs (e.g. deposit or rent support)&nbsp;</li><li>Contribution to living costs whilst working or training (e.g. travel and accommodation)&nbsp;</li><li>Disability access support&nbsp;</li><li>Care costs&nbsp;</li><li>Coaching or mentoring&nbsp;</li><li>Participation in career development programmes (e.g. <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/springboard-programme/" target="_blank">Springboard</a> and <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/thrive-programme/" target="_blank">Thrive</a>)&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Unfortunately, we cannot fund: academic courses, debts, costs that should be paid for by an employer, expenses for activities that have already occurred.&nbsp;&nbsp;How much money can I access?&nbsp;The maximum amount you can apply for is £1,000 and you must provide evidence about your costs (e.g. if you’re applying for equipment, you must specify the exact make and model required and be able to justify why it’s appropriate for your needs). &nbsp;We can only consider one application per person. If you’re applying for several related costs, you should make one bursary application and itemise the different elements, including the grand total.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What do I need to apply?&nbsp;<ul><li>An aspiration to work in or to develop your career in the creative economy. This encompasses any role in the creative industries, or creative roles in other sectors (e.g. design, marketing, branding). Industries include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Architecture&nbsp;</li><li>Art&nbsp;</li><li>Book, newspaper and magazine publishing&nbsp;</li><li>Campaigning, government and policy&nbsp;</li><li>Fashion&nbsp;</li><li>Film, TV, radio and audio production&nbsp;</li><li>Museums, galleries and libraries&nbsp;</li><li>Music, theatre, dance and visual arts&nbsp;</li><li>PR, marketing and advertising&nbsp;</li><li>Product design &amp; graphic design&nbsp;</li><li>Talent management&nbsp;</li><li>Technology and gaming&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>A clear idea of what you would spend the bursary on and the ability to demonstrate how it would contribute to your career development&nbsp;</li><li>Evidence of your expected cost(s) e.g. website link(s), itemised breakdown of costs&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Plus, you’ll need to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Be over the age of 18, eligible to work in the UK and have a UK bank account in your name (we’re happy to accept applications from those still in education or training)</li><li>Identify as being from an under-represented group in the creative industries. This includes Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, disabled people and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. It also includes care leavers, young carers, people who have come to the UK as refugees or asylum seekers and those undergoing gender reassignment/transitioning. Further information on our eligibility can be found at our <a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/individuals/criteria-and-faqs/#ItemsGroup89obr1" target="_blank">FAQs</a></li><li>Be able to demonstrate financial need (please do not apply if you are not in need of financial relief/support, or have savings of over £5,000)&nbsp;</li><li>Be able to use the funding:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>After early January 2025 when the funding period begins (we will not be able to issue funding any earlier than this)&nbsp;</li><li>By Friday 29th August 2025 when the funding period ends&nbsp;</li><li>If you are making a one-off purchase that is not impacted by time scale (i.e. a laptop) we may shorten the funding window&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;To apply:<ul><li>Log into your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity&nbsp;</li><li>Complete our online application form, which will ask you to provide the following information:&nbsp;<ul><li>Confirmation of your eligibility for the bursary&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>The total bursary amount you would like to apply for, and evidence of costs&nbsp;</li><li>A personal statement explaining what your bursary application is for, how it will be used, why it is not available by other means and how the funded item(s) will help develop your career in the creative economy. A clear and focused personal statement with a strong rationale for why you need bursary support is key to a successful application. Please ensure you cover the following:&nbsp;<ul><li>A brief overview of your career to date and aspirations for the future&nbsp;</li><li>What you would use the bursary for and how the funded item(s) would support you in your career development&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Why you need financial support at this particular point in time&nbsp;</li><li>What your next steps would be if you secured our financial support&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>When you would plan to spend the bursary by&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application so please review carefully.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>If you require any access support while completing the application form or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email <a href="mailto:tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> to discuss further.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assessment criteria&nbsp;A clear and focused personal statement with a strong rationale for why you need bursary support is key to a successful application, so please ensure that your statement addresses all the requested points. &nbsp;We will also take into consideration the following when assessing applications:&nbsp;<ul><li>The evidence you’ve provided about what the bursary would be used to fund, and itemisation of expected costs including grand total.&nbsp;</li><li>Suitability of the item(s) you’ve applied for, relevant to your career stage&nbsp;</li><li>Long term sustainability of the item(s) you’ve applied for&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What happens after I’ve applied?&nbsp;We’ll aim to notify you of the outcome of your application within six weeks of the application deadline in mid-December.You will receive a confirmation email once you submit your application – if you haven’t received this then please contact <a href="mailto:tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk</a> who can check for you. Please also email us if something has changed in your plans after having submitted your application.&nbsp;If your application is successful, you’ll receive a bursary offer from us. When you’ve met all the conditions outlined in your offer and provided any additional information requested, we will pay 80% of the agreed bursary amount into your bank account. The remainder of the funding will be reserved until you have submitted relevant documentation to prove the spend of 100% of your bursary (e.g. receipts of purchase, bank statements).&nbsp;&nbsp;Questions?&nbsp;&nbsp;For any queries or for further information, please email Tinu Sodeinde on <a href="mailto:tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">tinu@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/job/creative-access-masterclass-wme-how-supercharge-your-creative-career-30817" target="_blank">Attend our masterclass with WME on 'how to supercharge your career' on Monday 22nd October by signing up at this link.</a>

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