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Commissioning Editor

Multichoice Ethiopia Plc

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Creative Arts

Journalism

Addis Ababa

5 years - 7 years

1 Position

2023-07-27

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2023-08-03

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Fields of study

Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Film, Radio, TV, and Digital Communication

Full Time

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Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Content Creation                              

  • Develop innovative new programs taking into consideration the Channels positioning and strategy.

  • Spot new trends in content and specific genres, new territories and approaches to contemporary programs

  • Ensure commissioned content achieves set ratings.

  • Ensure programming meets targets for audience ratings and is commercially viable.

Managing Commissioning Process            

  • Write commission brief according to channel strategy.

  • Commission content briefs to Industry

  • Review and assess program proposals.

  • Invite production houses to pitch proposals.

  • Select successful proposals in alignment with channel content strategy.

  • Provide feedback to production companies.

Manage Production

  •  Ensure that programs are produced to the highest standard and are cost-effective.

  • Spot check and give editorial input on all programs at online and offline stage.

  • Manage all productions houses strictly to contractual deliverables and ensure all contracts agreements are signed prior to production.

  • View and give editorial input on all programs at online and offline stage.

  • Approve scripts and shooting and casts for all programs.

  • Take overall editorial responsibility for programs, ensure that programs satisfy M-Net editorial standards.

  • All episodes and promos are considered against BBCSA standards and assessed for risk within target audience.

  • Ensure producers deliver programs and promotional material as per agreed schedule.

  • Approve all final programs for broadcast.

  • Ensure content is delivered on time for multiplatform.

Manage performance of commissioned Programs               

  • Monitor commissioned program performance against set business targets.

  • Develop contingency plans where improvements are required. 

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The incumbent is required to have the following qualifications and experience level:

  •   A Degree in Film and Television/ /Scriptwriting

  • A minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an executive producer, series producer or commissioning 

  • Extensive entertainment and broadcasting Industry knowledge and experience

  • Proven record in delivering successful large reality and/or scripted entertainment content.

  • Proven record in developing successful local reality formats, scripted series and general entertainment series.

  • Extensive understanding of audiences

  • Deep knowledge of current and future content trends in multiple markets and platforms

  • Managing large production budgets.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

§   Financial Management

§   Project Management

§   Rights management(content)

§   Editorial judgement

§   Risk Management

§ Audience knowledge

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

  • Relationship Building 

  • Persuading and influencing

  • Innovative

  • Decision Making

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Holistic Thinking.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV through THIS LINK

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Fields Of Study

Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Film, Radio, TV, and Digital Communication

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