This is an exciting opportunity as part of a strategic priority for the Company and grow digital
subscription business, forming the future of the direct to consumer experience, which engages guests of all ages.

The EMEA Operational Merchandising Manager will be responsible for maintaining and evolving our new Localised Operating Model for merchandising, ensuring local teams across our European offices are empowered with end-to-end control over their services while ensuring that global and regional priorities remain in place.

You will work with teams covering 50+ territories across Europe. You will oversee the timely completion of local page builds and QE checks for all markets, as well as a weekly regional review process based in London to sign pages off ready for exec approval and global visibility. You will work indirectly with a team of regional reviewers performing QE checks, providing them with guidance and documentation on what is required each week.

As Operational Merchandising Manager for EMEA, you will ultimately be responsible for brand stewardship at the highest level, guaranteeing that markets are respecting global content priorities, seasonal activities, marketing alignments and DE&I initiatives while also satisfying local sensitivities and nuance. You will work with the Merchandising team to be across all aspects of local, regional and global merchandising strategy and will contribute in editorial brainstorms and content priority meetings to ensure that our merchandising strategy remains engaging, fun and disruptive - and locally relevant.

Though you will own your own areas of responsibility, you will report directly into the Senior Merchandising Manager and work closely with the rest of the Content Planning & Merchandising team, and the wider EMEA team, working towards the end goal of increasing user consumption and extending customer lifespan across all audience segments.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversight over Localised Operating Model for Merchandising
* Timely completion of all local page builds across Europe
* Oversight of regional review team and process
* Creation and maintenance of weekly market checklist of regional/local priorities
* On-boarding and training of new EMEA merchandising staff onto Localised Operating Model
* Hold weekly Merchandising Weekly Zoom calls for all EMEA merchandisers
* Evolution and streamlining of Localised Operating Model processes and work-flows
* Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting with CMS
* Work with Global Programming team on weekly ops (e.g. CMS specifics, episodic artwork)

* Experience of working on a digital platform/CMS required
* QE (Quality of Experience), QA (Quality Assurance) or QC (Quality Control) experience preferred
* Minimum 2 years of SVOD management or content programming experience required
* Familiarity with all Disney & Fox brands and popular IP, including movies and TV
* Familiarity with iOS/Android platforms and multiple devices (tablets, browsers, mobile, web, connected devices)
* Experience with Excel/Google Sheets required, Airtable preferred
* Experience with PowerPoint required

* Strong planning and coordination skills
* Personable and eloquent communicator able to concisely delivery intricate details
* The ability to work to tight deadlines and adapt to changing business demands at short notice
* Ability to understand larger objectives whilst also able to focus on smaller local priorities
* A robust knowledge of the SVOD market and close competitors
* Effective relationship builder
* Curious and "Can do" attitude
* Able to work well with ambiguity

Diversity and Inclusion Statement. | PCR Digital

"At PCR Digital, we are committed to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion play a role at all stages of our recruitment - it is important to us that our own company culture and the culture of our network is as varied and supportive as possible. We love people (it's why we do what we do), so, regardless of background, we welcome you to work with us or apply to any of our jobs if you feel that they are right for you."

We also aim to ensure that our entire process is accessible. Please make us aware of any adjustments you may need throughout the selection, interview and general process and we will do all we can to ensure that any barriers are removed for you.