Head of Channel: Africa Magic Entertainmen

Head of Channel: Africa Magic Entertainment

Africa Magic - Nigeria

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Africa Magic seeks to appoint a suitably qualified & dedicated individual to assume responsibility asHead of Channel: Africa Magic Entertainment. This position will be based at our facilities in Lagos, Nigeria and the successful candidate will report to the Regional Director for West Africa 

CONTEXT

External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account: 

·         Multi-channel environment

·         Market expansion/Changes in pay-TV demographics

·         Content interactivity trends

·         Fast-paced & constantly changing environment

·         Dynamic organization

·         Policies & Procedures

CUSTOMERS

External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organization to whom products, services, programme and information is provided.

·         Channel Heads, HOD’s and teams within Africa Magic 

·         MultiChoice content and marketing divisions

·         International, Regional  and Local suppliers/ distributors

·         Finance, DSTV Media Sales & Marketing 

·         Broadcast Services

·         DStv Online, DStv Mobile

  

OUTPUTS

Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organization’s mission and strategy. 

·         Design develop and Implement  strategic production and acquisition initiatives to evolve the content  for the  channels and increase audience figures

·         Effectively manage channel’s acquisition budget and continually implement cost efficient processes

·         Continually refine the schedules of the channels in line with the consumer behavior preference and patterns

·         Implementing competitive scheduling strategies on a continual basis to increase audience viewership.

·         Support the head of production in the development of identified content for assigned channel(s)

·         Lead a team of buyers, editors & program acceptance  and inspire them to achieve performance excellence

·         Effectively manage program rights and stock to prevent write- offs

·         Manage the day by day production & scheduling issues to ensure programs are delivered on time and of the highest broadcast quality

·         Ensure Regional Director is briefed in time based on quarterly schedule highlights

Desired Skills and Experience

COMPETENCIES

Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:

·         Withstanding Pressure

·         Building effective teams

·         Interpersonal Savvy

·         Leadership/People Management Skills

·         Problem Solving

·         Planning and Organizing

·         Managing Stakeholder Relationships

·         Strong communication and presentation skills

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

·         A three year tertiary qualification in Media/TV

·         Minimum of five years’ experience in a broadcast or production environment of which 2 years must be managing a team

·         Superior computer software skills in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

·         Thorough understanding of local content and local content production

·         Intimate knowledge of and affinity for the science of programme scheduling/planning

·         Sound knowledge of consumer behavior, media consumption and viewing patterns of the pay TV market especially in Nigeria & West Africa

·         Strong knowledge and understanding of the Local Nigerian (West African) culture, nuances and consumer context

·         Knowledge of program acquisitions and distribution

·         Thorough knowledge of the broadcast value chain

·         Knowledge and understanding of Synergy and Macro Scheduling will be an advantage

·         Excellent knowledge of Movies, Series and other short format content  will also be an advantage

·         Passion for Local Content