Media Channel Director Job Responsibilities
External factors which will influence the work environment:
Competitive Global business environment
Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector
Pay television environment – Internationally, Continentally and locally
Digital media content environment
Multi-cultural, multi-regional environment
Regulated environment
Local / international business opportunities
Fast changing environment
Corporate governance ethos
East and Southern African film and television industries
Outputs
Develop and implement channel strategies to the copmany
Develop and drive a local content strategy
Managing the licensing and commissioning of content, and ensuring company policies and corporate governance guidelines re content acquisitions are applied
Contracting and contract management
Budgeting and budget control
Managing channel branding, marketing, publicity and social media activities
Drive commercial sales and revenue growth per channel per region
Oversee channel operations
Manage stakeholder relationships for collaborative achievement of objectives
Lead and effectively manage a multicultural team in a matrix environment and across geographical locations
Competencies and Qualifications for the Media Channel Director Job
Functional Knowledge
Extensive knowledge and experience of television programming
Excellent knowledge of local Pay TV industries & Pay TV operations in the regions
Extensive knowledge and experience in the local TV industries
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 Academic Qualification: Post- graduate degree in a related field
Behavioral Competencies
Strong leadership skills
Creative and entrepreneurial outlook
Excellent networking and relationship building abilities
Strategic and analytical thinking
Sound judgment
Strong negotiation skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Responsibility, integrity, accountability
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