Head of
Programming
Main
Purpose of the Job
Senior television sports executive reporting to the Head of Sport with experience in the programming of sports channels.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of:-
Senior television sports executive reporting to the Head of Sport with experience in the programming of sports channels.
Must have a comprehensive knowledge of:-
- Sport,
- The
sports rights commercial world,
- The
television industry,
- The
way different demographics in our different territories consume their
sports television,
- The
development of digital distribution and the exploitation of social media;
- Plus
have good relationships with key rights holders and finally be a good
leader of people.
Key
Result Areas of This Role
- Identifying
programming opportunities that will enhance the content and appeal of the
channels
- Reporting
to the Head of Sport including working within and updating the business
plan as required.
- The
acquisition of international programming
- Representing
Sports to rights holders and leading the company’s acquisition efforts,
both internationally and within Africa.
- Creating
concepts for successful in-house programming
- Identifying
and acquiring rights to pan-African sports events
- Where
possible and appropriate, creating original events in which company holds
the equity.
- Overseeing
the scheduling of the channels including the integration of promotions,
interstitials and advertising.
- Assisting
the Adsales head in presenting sponsorship opportunities to agencies and
companies
- Working
closely with Marketing to ensure a unified marketing of the channels
across all promotional platforms.
- Overseeing
the creation and scheduling of channel promos.
- To
define annual and long term budgets which reflect the business’ P&L.
- To
negotiate properties in line with the budget and to manage the internal
approval process.
- To
define the channels strategy and development as well as editorial content
including social media and promotional activities.
- Work
closely with the legal team for contracts reviews, contracts drafting and
content proposals.
- Approve
payments to suppliers in accordance with contracts and relevant payment
schedules.
- Establish
effective workflow structures with the transmission and satellite booking
teams.
Post
School Qualifications
- Bachelor's
degree in Media Studies
Experience
and Skills
- 10
years production experience in the media industry
- Worldwide
knowledge of the TV industry/developments is an advantage.
- Organised
and thorough with keeping documentation up to date.