Multichoice Nigeria Jobs for General Manager

Job Title: General Manager – Content

Multichoice Nigeria – Nigeria

Job description

CONTEXT

External factors which influence the work environment; taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account

    Competitive Global business environment         
    Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector
    Pay television environment
    Multi-cultural environment        
    Regulated environment  
    Local / international business opportunities      
    Fast changing environment
    Sub-Saharan Africa
    Extensive travel

OUTPUTS

    Define and manage the business’s overall content portfolio, strategy and roadmap across multi-delivery platforms to drive revenue and margin
    Develop content strategy & delivery to include video & music content across linear TV, VOD and streaming (online/mobile) to multiple devices
    Communicate market trends and industry shifts, including implications and recommendations, to the Business
    Ensure the strategic alignment of group-owned channels to the business’s overall strategy
    Input to the company’s long-range business strategy
    Support management in preparing defined short and medium term plans and to ensure that all initiatives are aligned and prioritized
    Track and assess competitor content strategies and product offerings
    Manage specific strategic content projects
    Negotiate the most cost effective content deals within budget/LRP parameters
    Support the Business in developing in-country content strategies
    Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders across the company’s operating footprint in Nigeria
    Build external networks across the Africa and International Content and Media Sector

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience

    A minimum of a University degree in Marketing or Communications or any relevant bachelor’s degree.
    5 years in content/marketing/product management experience in the TV, broadband or communications industries with experience in building consumer propositions and managing rights.
    Experience in formulating & implementing new and profitable growth strategies and launching new products
    Experience in preparing presentations and briefing documents
    Understanding of the key trends and issues in the global media industry
    Strong technical understanding of content delivery platforms
    Gathering, analyzing and communicating key market and strategic information
    Experience in Broadcast Television and Pay TV Sector
    Emerging market experience
    Knowledge of the dynamics of consumer and business sectors across unique markets in Nigeria

Knowledge

    Local and international television channels / players / organizations
    Multi-channel pay television
    Digital satellite television industry
    MultiChoice Nigeria market / customer knowledge
    Interactive television understanding
    MultiChoice business process knowledge
    MultiChoice Africa and MNet products / services / companies
    Market research methodology understanding

Skills

    Strong leadership, management and mentoring skills
    Excellent networking and relationship building abilities
    Highly analytical
    Strategic thinker
    Strong negotiation skills
    Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
    Results/ Execution driven
    Self-starter
    Creative and innovative
    Cultural sensitivity
    Team player
    Professional values
    Logical thinking
    Interpersonal skills at high levels
    Ability to work effectively in a complex, constantly changing and leading technology environment.
    Conflict management skills
    Team player
    Calculated risk taking
    Ability to manage budgets

Personal Qualities

    Assertiveness
    Flexibility
    Astute
    Energetic
    Resilient
    Persuasive
    Passionate
    Achievement Orientation
    Service Orientation

How to Apply

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