Digital Producer – Tokyo 2020 (Freelance position)

Deadline: ongoing
Open to: individuals experienced with web content management systems
Benefits: temporary contract with the Olympic Channel Services

Description

Olympic Channel Services are looking for a digital producer who will help build out, update and maintain the Games-time website and app for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This person will be responsible for real-time publishing, creation of visual assets, metadata and tagging, the display and distribution of content.

The Services are looking for someone with strong initiative and passion digital media and the Olympic Games to join our international team that will create and sustain the international language sections (English, French, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin and Hindi) of the official website of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo2020.org. The site is set to launch in February 2020.

Eligibility

The potential candidates should have the following requirements:

Experience with web content management systems
Experience with visual content creation and editing
Solid news judgment, ability to think quickly and act appropriately under pressure
Strong knowledge of Olympic sports
Strong knowledge of SEO best practices and what drives fan interest
Fluent in English; French, Spanish, Korean, Mandarin or Hindi ideal.

Other Requirements

At ease in international environment
Self-starter, plus ability to work in a team; adaptability in changing environment
In sync with Olympic values of friendship, excellence, respect
Positive, open-minded personality
Strong communication and interpersonal skills – diplomacy, tact and discretion
Open to flexible working hours-shifts
Detail-oriented, organized, effective multitasking