Head of Genre: Factual

Be the strategic, editorial leader and champion of all genre content across the television network, including digital terrestrial television (DTT), overall responsible for staff, content budget and portfolio based rollout. Develop and deliver the genre portfolio strategy, in line with the corporate pillars, channel brand needs and audience appeal, Provide strong, focused editorial leadership of the genre portfolio for theTelevision Network

Ensuring continuous quality and distinction in line with audience targets and national imperatives

Ensure all genre content is procured in line with procurement policies and procedures

Manage the portfolio's editorial and administrative team & recruit, lead, develop and retain key staff

Annual joint setting of channel buying plans in collaboration with channels and content management

Creative and financial sustainability through risk management

Financial, people and business performance monitoring and reporting

Develop and drive an industry development strategy through procurement and editorial management

Relationship management with external stakeholders and internal support structures

Diversify genre programming to reflect the needs, aspirations, values, opinions and ideas of the South African population

Ensure effective, transparent operational and administrative processes to drive accountability and innovation

Develop a cross-platform genre portfolio acquisition strategy

Drive cross-genre collaboration

Ensure all genre programmes are commissioned and delivered to meet the network's scheduling and budgetary requirements

Provide strategic creative input to Commissioning Editors into the genre portfolio of present and future programming

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification

5 years experience at management level

Knowledge, experience and understanding of working in the Factual field

Financial, strategic and operational experience in the production and procurement of knowledge based content

Proven ability to manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships

Project management skills

Effective communication skills

A broad understanding of television production and technology

Knowledge of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)

An understanding of the factual content strands which includes: Hidden histories(unrecorded South African history, Reality documentaries, Live Talk shows (sub- genre Tabloid), Nature and Wildlife, Investigative documentaries, Magazine shows (speaking to the minority groups)

Submission of a filmography that demonstrates strong production management and leadership credentials with a proven track-record of delivering editorial excellence

Extensive expertise and understanding of the portfolio trends and output

Journalistic skills would be an added advantage

Working under pressure and ability to deliver to deadlines

High degree of planning, organising and deadlines

Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of Intellectual Property Management and Third party rights

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