Multichoice Ethiopia Commissioning Editor Jobs in Ethiopia

Multichoice Ethiopia Commissioning Editor Jobs in Ethiopia




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 Ethiojobs website.

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