Executive Producer - Gauteng at eMedia Investments

Description

Reporting the the Manager: Local Productions, the key performance areas include but are not limited to:

Editorial Planning

• Working closely with HOD to develop editorial alignment of programmes to channel objectives.
• Creating briefs that respond to business requirements for new shows.
• Managing individual programme editorial output in line with business strategy.
• Participating in strategy sessions of Local Productions and contribute with advice on best and latest practices of programming and television.
• Performing business unit planning and performance foresighting.
• Creating oversight.
• Ensuring that the daily running of e.tv programmes remains smooth.

Local Content Execution

• Participating and contributing to brainstorms and managing translation of ideas throughout the process of creating programmes appraisal and approvals of scripts and completed programmes .
• Delivering high quality of editorial output through overall creative execution of production.
• Analysisng viewership data and competitive trends to implement strategies to adapt to improve or grow audiences.
• Presenting at all crucial meetings where content is discussed and viewed. 
• Liaising with the various networks and project teams to affect appropriate programme commentary to current affairs of the country
• Ensuring timeous programme packages are delivered according to on air requirements, technical specifications with supporting library and record keeping material.

Communication

• Establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships with Independent Producers.
• Assuming critical liaison between the channel and content supplier.
• Demonstrating company values and foster a culture of creativity amongst peers and independent producers. 
• Ensuring supporting teams are sufficiently informed to maximize on sales and marketing potential of shows.

Compliance

• Understanding broadcasting codes and regulatory frameworks.
• Ensuring content complies with regulatory frameworks and guidelines, delivers to rights collection agencies.
• Monitoring compliance by independent production companies with the terms outlined in commissioning agreements .
• Ensuring compliance with company policies relating to employment equity and procurement.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate is essential. 
• A Bachelors Degree in Media / Film / Television is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an Executive Producer / Commissioning Editor role.