MSS Local Productions Nigeria Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary in the Multichoice group) seeks to appoint a dynamic and innovative individual who has a passion for Television to assume the position of Regional Director for West Africa: AfricaMagic reporting to the CEO. This position will be based at our offices in Lagos.

Job Title: Regional Director for West Africa: AfricaMagic

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description:
Context:
External factors which will Influence the work environment:


  • Competitive Global business environment
  • Technology, Media and telecommunications sector
  • Pay television environment
  • Digital media content environment
  • Multi-cultural environment
  • Regulated environment
  • Fast changing environment
  • Corporate governance ethos
  • Dynamic organization


Customers:
External and internal individuals or groups within the organization to whom products, services, programmes and Information are provided:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Channel Directors
  • All business units within M-Net
  • Multi-Choice
  • Media Sales


Outputs:
The individual must provide to external and internal groups services ln4ine with the mission, strategy and objectives for all AfricaMagic West Channels But must also:

  • Liaise with relevant Individuals regarding obtaining and managing programming and content for specialized channels
  • Implement the Strategic Positioning of the channels and increase audience figures
  • Effectively manage Channel budgets and continually implement cost efficient processes.
  • Refine and effectively manage Programme Rights and ensure inventory is scheduled in a competitive, creative and in the most efficient manner.
  • Ensure that consumers viewing needs are met and aligned with local and global trends
  • Drive commercial sales to generate appropriate consumer attention, as well as increase in revenue.
  • Lead and manage all internal operations within relevant business units to ensure work flows are efficient, deadlines are met and excellent standards delivered alone the value chain.
  • Ensure branding and marketing of all channels remains fresh, relevant and reflects the organization’s overall aims and objectives.
  • Oversee the day by day scheduling, log editing and TX producing functions of the Channels to ensure smooth and fault-free transmission.
  • Staying abreast of global and local programming and movie trends.
  • Lead teams of competent, dedicated staff members and inspire them to achieve performance excellence.
  • Actively and constructively contribute to the wide range of business, strategic, managerial and Leadership Issues that the Division’s management team deals with on a daily basis


Behavioral/Competencies:

  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Creativity
  • Excellent networking and relationship building skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Excellent judgment
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Calculated risk taking
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Investigative ability
  • Quick response / bias for action
  • Self-motivated
  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Self confidence

Competencies:
(Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs)
Functional Knowledge

  • Extensive knowledge and passion for African content
  • Excellent knowledge of Pay TV industry a Pay TV operations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of digital content industry
  • Strong financial background and financial management experience
  • General management experience
  • Project, product, services & market feasibility analysis skills
  • Economic and Market research experience
  • Strategic planning and consulting experience
  • Minimum Qualification: A degree in related field, preferably with a post-graduate qualification


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Application Deadline: 2nd December, 2013