GB JOBS: Regional Director for West Africa: AfricaMagic

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 theposition of Regional Director for West Africa: AfricaMagic reporting to the CEO. Thisposition will be based at our
offices in Lagos.

Job Title: Regional Director for West Africa: AfricaMagic
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.
• 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
• 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.

Behavioral/Competencies:

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

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
• Economic and Market research experience
• Strategic planning and consulting experience
• Minimum Qualification: A degree in related field, preferably with a post-graduatequalification
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital content industry
• Strong financial background and financial management experience
• General management experience
• Project, product, services & market feasibility analysis skills

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should please forward a copy of your CV to:hrservicvesng@multichoice.co.za

Application Deadline 2nd December, 2013

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