Manager On-Air Programming at MultiChoice

Key Performance Objectives

Tasks

Strategy Execution

• Plan, execute and monitor all schedule execution related activities at both Argus and Samrand - in line with the Business Unit strategy
• Be responsible for the initiation and implementation of new channel launches

Operational Delivery

• Execution of the Synergy and Micro Schedules for Programming
• Ensure that the correct material arrives in the building in the correct format, is ingested, slugged and scheduled according to broadcast event specifications.
• Ensure that the rights holders and events, including their sponsors are showcased on the SuperSport channels, across the entire continent, building brand awareness and excellent reputation for all.
• Liaise with MCA Content dept, MCR, Engineers, MAM, Marketing, DMS to ensure channel launch requirements are met, including audio, territory
• Liaise with the Acquisitions, Traffic, MCR departments according to service level agreements
• Manage the delivery and output of the following resources: TX Producers
• Handle placement programming ensuring the acceptance of content from relevant executive producers
• Budget management
• Ensure that the rights holders and events, including their sponsors are showcased on the SuperSport channels across the continent, building brand awareness and a reputation for excellence.
• Test new channels

Compliance and Stakeholder Management

• Drive the process for notification and implementation of future channels from SuperSport for the business
• Instruct and work closely with the other business units across MultiChoice with regards to new channel launches and SOP’s
• Proactively establish and manage effective working team relationships with all support departments
• Maintain relationships with suppliers of key input and services

People Management

• Manage the TX Producer team, rosters, shifts, SOPs, roles and responsibilities to support the MCR excellence rate of 99.98
• Based on gaps identified, motivate requests to for staff development, additional resources including people, budget and equipment.
• Explain targets and take accountability for the monitoring and achievement of performance objectives in the respective departments in terms of employee satisfaction, customer experience, cost performance, return on investments, risk, and compliance and governance requirements.
• Implement productivity improvement measures by coaching staff on developing any new processes or on their areas for improvement
• Achieving the agree target for Employee Engagement.

Qualifications Essential:

• Post Graduate qualification Media Operations field

Experience

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in Television with emphasis on the broadcasting industry, especially pertaining to micro scheduling, business rules and protocol. 
• Excellent understanding of the operational requirements applied on SuperSport channels, including bouquet platforms, across both SA and MAL territories.  
• Working knowledge of Synergy, Landmark Rights and Scheduling and related programs or systems used in the transmission process