About us

COO / Commercial Manager

Sound business sense? Good client liaison skills? Imaginative? Creative thinker?

Zooid Pictures is the world's leading media research and licensing organisation; sourcing, originating and licensing photos, footage, illustration, sound and text for major international publishers, broadcasters and museums since 1984.

A successful company bucking market trends, we are looking for an ambitious and agile business brain to joint our small management team, ensure targets are maintained, our strategic plan is delivered, our vision promoted and our business developed through all the remarkable projects that we deliver to our blue chip Clients.

Strategic Planning

• You will contribute to the further the development of Zooid business and demonstrate imagination, strategic rigour and achievement in driving the business forward.
  
  • work alongside the Managing Director and contribute to weekly production and management meetings
  
  • research new business opportunities for our unique services both in existing markets (with major international broadcasters, publishers and museums), and add new markets
  
  • deliver our Strategic Plan through by strengthening relationships with existing clients, visiting prospective clients, trade fairs and negotiating key supplier agreements
  
  • act independently to oversee strategic development during the MD's absences, providing him with informed proposals for management and strategic decisions, financial troubleshooting and developing new business initiatives.
  
  • As a member of a small team you have a real opportunity to influence company policy and your own growth and rewards.

You are:

Some -- if not all -- of the following:

• • ambitious and imaginative, seeking a long term opportunity that you can shape yourself
  • with a minimum of 2 years experience in a financial and business environment
  • degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field
  • EU citizen or have indefinite leave to work in UK
  • experienced in databases and all standard business IT applications
  • interested in digital technology and their use in pushing business forward
  • additional language/s a bonus
  • creative and resourceful, able to develop ideas, communicate and budget them, encourage their implementation in a small team, measure their benefits and identify weaknesses
  • able to liaise effectively within the company and with clients
  • seeking long-term commitment to a company that you will help shape • Excellent negotiation skills, closing and follow-up skills.
  • Proven experience in market research.
  • Knowledge of the publishing / broadcast / heritage industries.
  • Knowledge of the global photo and video market would be an advantage.
  • Proven strategy and management experience.
  • Strong analytical and financial skills.
  • Strong leadership and self-motivation.
  • Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, phone and face to face.
  • Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual.

What we offer:

We offer you the opportunity to engage with a young and successful company leading its field in creative media; and a chance to positively develop your future together with that of the company.
Exceptional long term prospects.

To apply

• Download FORM (PDF format)
• Print & complete form
• Send by post with covering letter and full CV to:
  COO
  Zooid Pictures Limited
  Linton House
  39-51 Highgate Road
  London NW5 1RT
  UK

Footage / Picture / Illustration Researchers: Work experience, Trainees, Professionals

ZOOID PICTURES is the UK's leading picture and footage research company; sourcing, managing and licensing media for major international publishing, broadcasting and exhibition projects worldwide since 1984, and pioneering research standards and technologies.

We are an established (but young) and growing company seeking new full time team members to contribute to our continued growth.

Training is provided in all aspects of picture and footage research, requiring a long-term commitment from candidates.

Skills and qualifications required:

• Strong communication and telephone skills
  
• Visually literate
  
• Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Powerful organisational skills
  
• Proven administrative experience
  
• Computer literate and experienced in databases, Photoshop etc.
  
• Broad general knowledge
  
• Education to degree level
  
• EU citizen or have indefinite leave to work in UK
  
• Foreign language/s a bonus
  
• Experience working within publishing / TV and/or creative markets is advantageous

To apply

1. Download FORM (PDF format)
2. Print & complete form
3. Send by post with covering letter, full CV to:
   Zooid Pictures Limited
   Linton House
   39-51 Highgate Road
   London NW5 1RT
   UK
   
4. CURRENT deadline: send application form, letter & CV
   by post (above address) or email