Commissioning Editor: Scripted Content at MultiChoice

• To plan, develop and commission creative scripted content for local productions that achieves set objectives and manage productions.

Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Content Creation 

• Develop innovative new programmes taking into consideration the Channels positioning and strategy.
• Spot new trends in content and specific genres, new territories and approaches to contemporary programmes.
• 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 programme 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 programmes are produced to the highest standard and are cost-effective.
• Spot check and give editorial input on all programmes 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 programmes at online and offline stage.
• Approve scripts and shooting and casts for all programmes.
• Take overall editorial responsibility for programmes, ensure that programmes 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 programmes for broadcast.
• Ensure content is delivered on time for multiplatforms.

Manage performance of commissioned Programmes  

• Monitor commissioned programme performance against set business targets.
• Develop contingency plans where improvements are required.

Qualifications Essential

• A Degree in Film and Television/ /Scriptwriting.

Experience

• 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 scripted entertainment content
• 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