Head of Productions at Multichoice Kenya

Job Details

Strategy Formulation and Execution

• Play a key role in developing and/or commissioning local content for Maisha Magic East & South
• Implement strategic production of content for the channels and increase audience figures

Content Execution

• Prepare and present viable content proposals
• Pioneer new formats and innovation in content creation
• Ensure commissioned content achieves set ratings
• Review audience ratings and provide contingency plans where required
• Continuously manage trends and/or new competitors in the marketplace
• Lead and supervise commissioned producers by consistently monitoring, guiding, and enhancing the achievement of highest professional and ethical standards in their work
• Implement agreed TV entertainment production plans as informed by use of market audience research, competitive analysis and trends;
• Play a key role in the conceptualization, formulation, development and execution of local production oriented content and content adaptability;
• Develop and establish effective systems, procedures and standards of performance for commissioned producers;
• Participate, advise on and consult in the preparation of annual Production budget formulation process
• Creative conceptualization & ensuring adherence to standards in all productions
• Effective Planning & organization of all TV production schedules and processes
• Assessing project and resources requirements, sourcing, negotiating and drawing up of accurate budgets and timelines with clients and external suppliers
• Effective production budgeting and budget control

Manage Production

• Ensure that programmes are produced to the highest standard and are cost-effective.
• Manage all productions houses strictly to contractual deliverables and ensure all contracts agreements are signed prior to production
• Manage budget and contracts for all productions
• Approve scripts and shooting schedules for all programmes.
• View and give editorial input on all programmes at online and offline stage.
• Approve all final programmes for broadcast
• Lead editorial for programmes, ensuring that programmes satisfy M-Net editorial standards
• Ensure producers deliver programs and promotional material as per agreed schedule
• Ensure content is delivered on time for multiplatform

Budget Management

• Ensure a competitive cost per episode for each production house
• Monitor line item (Producer, Director, Script, Overhead, talents, Insurance) is within agreed budget
• Ensure compilation of variance reports from production house on expenditure
• Ensure monthly instalment paid has corresponding ancillary documents delivered

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure appropriate financial support is provided by Finance on high financial risk/complex productions and/or across a portfolio of productions.
• All episodes and promos are considered against NBC standards and assessed for risk within target audience

Stakeholder Management

• Establish and maintain effective relationship with Independent Producers
• Foster and develop strong relationship with production companies and sponsors
• Regular follow up and feedback with critical business partners

People Management

• Manage a team of commissioning members to ensure effective delivery of business unit objectives.
• Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching. Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members.
• Determine and analyse development needs for the team and ensure that identified training requirements are budgeted for and executed.
• Create effective workforce and recruitment demand plans to ensure that current and future business requirements can be met.
• Motivate team members and ensure that their efforts are recognised