Job Description

** :****Job Title: Video Buyer****Location:** **New Delhi, India****Company Overview:****Founded by pioneering journalists as the first social media newswire, Storyful was created out of the need to break the news faster and edit social content to add vital context to news reporting. Acquired by News Corp in 2013, Storyful has evolved into a premium news, video and strategic intelligence partner for media, business leaders and marketing and communications professionals. Storyful's mission is to provide trusted, cross-platform content and context in a complex online information environment.****For news clients, we are the definitive source for eyewitness news and viral videos, playing an integral role in newsrooms around the world. We pursue verifiable facts with the aim of providing deep context, and breaking news first. Storyful Intelligence delivers bespoke insights derived from unique access to cross-platform data and pioneering technology, contextualised by expert analysts. We translate online societal trends and decipher digital behaviours to inform strategic brand planning and mitigate reputational risk.****We are hiring Video Buyers with a passion for short-form video, user-generated content (UGC), and internet culture.****What you will do:****Storyful's newsroom has been working at the intersection of social media, news and technology to help media organizations tell the stories that matter most. As we expand the breadth and depth of our coverage, we are seeking a Video Buyers to join our team in New Delhi.** **As a Video Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in acquiring content that aligns with our business goals and ethos. Your expertise in trends, pop culture, and video-sharing platforms will help us navigate the ever-evolving internet landscape.****Role Overview:** **As a Video Buyer, you will be essential in identifying,evaluating and acquiring the rights of videos with viral potential. Your keen eye for engaging content will help us meet our creative and business objectives in the ever-changing landscape of the Internet****Key Responsibilities:****Research and acquire compelling user-generated video content from various platforms (social media, YouTube, etc.).****Reach out to video owners and negotiate video rights acquisitions, ensuring favorable terms for both parties.****Collaborate with internal teams to execute agreements and ensure compliance with intellectual property laws.****Analyze video content trends and identify potential high-impact content for licensing.****Track the performance of acquired videos and provide insights into content trends.****Qualifications:**+ **A minimum of 2 years of experience in UGC, video content acquisition, media buying, or sales, preferably in the digital media industry.**+ **Strong negotiation and communication skills, with a passion for user-generated content.**+ **Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deals simultaneously.**+ **Familiarity with emerging trends in video and internet culture, with experience across multiple video-sharing platforms.**+ **Strong communication skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations to the team.**+ **Familiarity with intellectual property rights and licensing processes.****Preferred Skills & Knowledge**+ **Strong attention to detail and ability to close deals**+ **Strong communication skills in English - written and spoken**+ **Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.**This job is posted with NTS Technology Services Pvt. Ltd.Job Category:News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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