IMDb relies heavily on the enthusiasm, passion and knowledge of countless fans to contribute to its database. These fans do so as volunteers in their free time because they love films, TV and video games.
I know IMDb has a jobs section
http://www.imdb.com/imdbjobs/
but I was wondering if there's any opportunity to be hired solely to contribute content and moderate submissions?
No doubt if such a position were publicly known there would be a huge amount of applications (it sounds like a fun and satisfying job)
Not that I expect a direct response from Col himself but for what it's worth if there were an opportunity I think I should be worth considering. I'm not an average candidate.
1. One of my areas of expertise is voice acting; whether it be for TV cartoons, animated films, video games and anime (English dubs and Japanese).
Currently in my spare time I help manage BTVA which is a database for voice acting.
http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/
I've been with BTVA since 2009 as an Administrator.
Compared to other mediums I've noticed that anime pages on IMDb in particular are often incomplete and I feel I could help improve this area of the site significantly. If I worked for IMDb I believe I would be a lot more efficient in filling out missing data and removing incorrect info or duplicate entries instantly vs. waiting for my submissions to be approved several days (or weeks) later.
Since I contribute info to BTVA after verifying various sources and keep records of them, it would require no extra effort on my part to research or verify the information again when working on the IMDb page(s) since I've already done it vs. someone else who would have to do it for the first time or just copy/paste what is posted elsewhere (basically piggybacking off of what I probably did first)
I'm also an Anime Database Moderator at MyAnimeList (since 2010)
https://myanimelist.net/profile/Jackson_H
I've also contributed to Anime News Network's database since 2009 (I'm jacksonh with more than 11,000 contributions)
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/contributors.php
Long story short, I'm very good at what I do. Each database is different and has their own guidelines but I'm a fast learner and can adapt very quickly to new changes or upgrades.
2. I am half British and would be willing to relocate to the UK if I was required to work at HQ over there if working from my current home wasn't possible.
3. I've been an IMDb member for 11 years and have contributed thousands of things to IMDb's database.
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur11324791/
I'm familiar with IMDb's rules & guidelines; not like I just recently registered and have zero contributor experience. I have a long track record and I would hope I have proven to be reliable and trustworthy.
4. I have no problem working long hours or random shifts every day. It doesn't feel like 'work' for me. After doing this for so many years it's basically second nature. I wouldn't demand an outrageous salary; so long as I can support myself (monthly rent, basic needs e.g. food + internet) I'm comfortable with fair compensation.
I'd be surprised if I got a response. I doubt these type of positions are often available and probably don't want to be widely publicized. And if they are you probably hire within the company or friends & family of existing employees who are referred get the first chance.
I'm currently looking for a new job so I thought why not try? 1% chance is better than not trying at all.
If for some reason this post is deleted or someone who represents IMDb wishes to contact me privately you can do so at the following email address
jackson.holtorp@gmail.com
I know IMDb has a jobs section
http://www.imdb.com/imdbjobs/
but I was wondering if there's any opportunity to be hired solely to contribute content and moderate submissions?
No doubt if such a position were publicly known there would be a huge amount of applications (it sounds like a fun and satisfying job)
Not that I expect a direct response from Col himself but for what it's worth if there were an opportunity I think I should be worth considering. I'm not an average candidate.
1. One of my areas of expertise is voice acting; whether it be for TV cartoons, animated films, video games and anime (English dubs and Japanese).
Currently in my spare time I help manage BTVA which is a database for voice acting.
http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/
I've been with BTVA since 2009 as an Administrator.
Compared to other mediums I've noticed that anime pages on IMDb in particular are often incomplete and I feel I could help improve this area of the site significantly. If I worked for IMDb I believe I would be a lot more efficient in filling out missing data and removing incorrect info or duplicate entries instantly vs. waiting for my submissions to be approved several days (or weeks) later.
Since I contribute info to BTVA after verifying various sources and keep records of them, it would require no extra effort on my part to research or verify the information again when working on the IMDb page(s) since I've already done it vs. someone else who would have to do it for the first time or just copy/paste what is posted elsewhere (basically piggybacking off of what I probably did first)
I'm also an Anime Database Moderator at MyAnimeList (since 2010)
https://myanimelist.net/profile/Jackson_H
I've also contributed to Anime News Network's database since 2009 (I'm jacksonh with more than 11,000 contributions)
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/contributors.php
Long story short, I'm very good at what I do. Each database is different and has their own guidelines but I'm a fast learner and can adapt very quickly to new changes or upgrades.
2. I am half British and would be willing to relocate to the UK if I was required to work at HQ over there if working from my current home wasn't possible.
3. I've been an IMDb member for 11 years and have contributed thousands of things to IMDb's database.
http://www.imdb.com/user/ur11324791/
I'm familiar with IMDb's rules & guidelines; not like I just recently registered and have zero contributor experience. I have a long track record and I would hope I have proven to be reliable and trustworthy.
4. I have no problem working long hours or random shifts every day. It doesn't feel like 'work' for me. After doing this for so many years it's basically second nature. I wouldn't demand an outrageous salary; so long as I can support myself (monthly rent, basic needs e.g. food + internet) I'm comfortable with fair compensation.
I'd be surprised if I got a response. I doubt these type of positions are often available and probably don't want to be widely publicized. And if they are you probably hire within the company or friends & family of existing employees who are referred get the first chance.
I'm currently looking for a new job so I thought why not try? 1% chance is better than not trying at all.
If for some reason this post is deleted or someone who represents IMDb wishes to contact me privately you can do so at the following email address
jackson.holtorp@gmail.com
Posted 3 years ago
Col Needham, Official Rep
