MultiChoice South Africa's activities involve the operation of Pay-Television and internet subscriber platforms. The MultiChoice South Africa group includes the digital satellite Pay-Television business ("DStv", which has been in operation since 1995.Regional Head of Content at MultiChoice Nigeria


We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Head of Content
Location: Nigeria

Key Accountabilities
◾Develop regional content strategy for Nigeria and West Africa and ensure strategic alignment to the overall business strategy
◾Represent content needs of region at Corporate for input on all shared content decisions (i.e., channel selection, bouquet composition, etc)
◾Competitor insight and analysis of the respective key markets, identifying new programming, channel development and market opportunities
◾Regular performance management of the necessary and existing channels, providing editorial and performance feedback to internal and external channels
◾Evaluate, recommend and manage new channel proposals based on Content Strategy and Business needs for the respective market
◾Manage Free-To-Air (FTA) selection and liaison
◾Provide bouquet structure proposals
◾Propose content changes /acquisitions (channels or commission of new programmes) with supporting business cases (developed in coordination with analytics teams)
◾Conduct continuous analysis and research with the Analytics teams
◾Build relationships with local/ international suppliers and be abreast of their key programming activities
◾Liaise and maintain tight relationships with the regional MNet teams
◾Maintain the Yearly Content Planner of key genre programming across key Bouquets to identify these to wider business departments
◾Maintain Channel Launches, Terminations and Events calendar for wider business information needs
◾Recommend Qualitative and Quantitative Research that needs to be undertaken in the respective markets to improve channel performance
◾New content evaluation based on Qualitative/Qualitative research
◾Support Content Managers in providing Content Strategy updates on key market developments
◾Provide insight and support information for Content Strategy Reviews, Key Channel Supplier reviews, Senior Management meetings and business Operational Reviews
◾Provide internal support for all business touch-points - including content queries, forums, websites and platforms.
◾Manage specific strategic content projects within the Nigeria and West Africa region
Key Measures/KPIs:
◾The level of satisfaction from internal and external clients
◾Beneficial relationship with major players
◾The degree of quality of the content
◾Optimized functioning of the channels
Key Internal Contacts:
◾MultiChoice Africa management team;
◾M-Net, SuperSport and DStv Management;
◾MultiChoice Africa marketing and On-Air department.
Key External Contacts:
◾Existing or potential DStv, M-Net, SuperSport and GOtv subscribers
◾Multichoice agencies
◾Key content suppliers
Qualifications
The incumbent is required to have the following qualifications and experience level:
◾University degree in Marketing/ Communications/ Journalism/Media or any related degree
◾At least 10 years’ experience in content, marketing or product management within TV or communications industries
◾Experience in formulating & implementing new and profitable growth strategies and launching new products
◾Experience in preparing presentations and briefing documents
◾Understanding of the key trends and issues in the global media industry
◾Strong technical understanding of content delivery platforms
◾Gathering, analysing and communicating key market and strategic information
◾Working within Pay TV environment, ideal
The incumbent is required to have the following behavioral competencies:
◾Complex problem solving
◾Paying attention to details
◾Flexibility and adaptability
◾Monitoring competency
◾Deadline driven
◾Interpersonal skills
◾Decision making
◾Assertiveness
◾Ability to work under pressure
◾Competitive
◾High energy levels and self-motivated
◾Ability to lead a team
The incumbent is required to have the following behavioral competencies:
◾Complex problem solving
◾Paying attention to details
◾Flexibility and adaptability
◾Monitoring competency
◾Deadline driven
◾Interpersonal skills
◾Decision making
◾Assertiveness
◾Ability to work under pressure
◾Competitive
◾High energy levels and self-motivated
◾Ability to lead a team
The incumbent is required to have the following functional competencies:
◾Established knowledge of media content
◾Awareness of competitors and best competitive strategies
◾Familiarity with current content trends in African and other markets
◾Understanding of Qualitative and Quantitative research methods
The incumbent is required to demonstrate the following personality attributes:
◾Innovative: A creative and innovative individual who is comfortable generating new ideas.
◾Conscientious: Focuses on getting things finished and will persist until the job is done.
◾Confident: Provide expertise knowledge with confidence
◾Vigorous: Thrives on activity and thoroughly enjoys having challenging works to keep busy.
◾Relating and Networking: Understand people in all levels, create and maintain beneficial relationships.
◾Passionate about content and TV

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


Application Deadline Date
Not Specified.


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