Africa Magic (DSTV) Job Vacancies in Nigeria, April 7th 2014

Africa Magic seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individuals into the the available and vacant job positions in their Nigeria Office

Job Title: Human Resources Lead
Job description
Africa Magic seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individual in the position of Human Resources Lead. This person will report to the Regional Director for West Africa and will be based at our offices in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
CONTEXT:
(Internal and external factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account)
 
  • Multi-national organization
  • Dynamic/changing environment
  • Competency-based selection processes
  • MultiChoice policies and procedures
  • In-country Labour legislation framework
  • Multi-cultural organisation
  • Customer focused environment
  • Best practice Human Resources environment
  • Employer of choice
  • High performance culture
  • Travel may be required
CUSTOMERS: 
(Internal and external individuals or groups to whom products, services and information must be provided)
 
  • Regional  Director West Africa
  • Africa Magic Management team
  • Africa Magic employees
  • External dispute resolution bodies
  • Recruitment agencies
  • External Human Resources vendors
  • Human Resources team
OUTPUTS:
(Products, services, programs and information which the individual must provide to internal and external individuals or groups, to accomplish the organisation’s mission and strategy)
 
  • Act as a business partner by embedding company HR strategy and by providing professional generalist HR guidance and support business with the objective to add value to the business.
  • Contribute to the business strategy by helping identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes
  • Diagnose business challenges and together with HR COE craft solutions
  • Translate business and HR strategy into a clear annual HR operational plan
  • HR Reporting
  • Designed and implemented Human Resources Policies and Procedures (Employee Relations, Recruitment & Selection)
  • Responsible for execution of all people processes in the employment and business cycle, in line with policy and legislation- recruitment, induction, L&D, retention, career management and rewards
  • Support line management in forecasting and planning the talent pipeline requirements in line with the function/business strategy
  • Facilitate line of sight initiatives to build a high-performing organization aligned with the strategic leadership agenda
  • Facilitate and promote employee engagement and feedback
  • Provide expert advice and coaching to employees where appropriate
  • Manage and follow through on Employee Relations cases
  • Transactional HR excellence- effective back office liaison
  • Implement Performance Management system and performance managed staff

Desired Skills and Experience

COMPETENCIES:
(Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs)
 
Knowledge and Functional Competencies
 
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of HR
  • A University degree in Social or Behavioral science
  • Sound Human Resources Management knowledge
  • Understanding of organizational development processes
  • Understanding of performance management processes
  • Understanding of talent management strategies
  • Exposure to Human Resources information systems
  • Knowledge of in-country Labour legislation
  • Exposure to training and/or the co-ordination thereof would be an advantage
Skills
Identify the education and experience required to carry out the activities within this position.  Describe the skills needed by an individual to complete the tasks in this position.
 
  • Strong communication (written and verbal)
  • Problem-solving
  • Diplomacy and tact
  • Training and facilitation
  • Persuading and influencing skills
  • Analytical ability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Counseling skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Confidentiality
Behaviour – Personal Qualities
  • Initiative 
  • Service orientation
  • Approachability
  • Detail orientation
  • Integrity
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Tenacity & drive
  • Process orientated 
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Job Title: Publicity & Talent Lead for Africa Magic
Job description
Africa Magic seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individual in the position of Publicity & Talent Lead for Africa Magic. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the publicity and Talent strategy for the brand and channels. The candidate also needs to have exceptional interpersonal skills, networking skills, writing, creativity and negotiation skills. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Director for West Africa and will be based at our offices in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:
  • Multicultural environment
  • Dynamic, vibrant, fast-paced, and demanding organisation
  • Pressurized environment with non-negotiable deadlines
  • High performance culture
  • Highly competitive environment
  • Customer centric
CUSTOMERS
  • Business units within Africa Magic
  • Business units in the Group of Companies
  • Corporates and media stakeholders
  • Nollywood stakeholders
  • External suppliers
OUTPUTS
  • Develop and implement a publicity plan (external and internal) for the Africa Magic branded channels
  • Continuous assessment, review and enhancement of the publicity interventions across the channels
  • Support the marketing team to Implement the festivals/special events for the Africa Magic brand and channels
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with media stakeholders and key group company stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with Nollywood Industry key players and stakeholders
  • Develop strategic partnerships internally and externally including with Multichoice for special events/festivals
  • Develop and implement a Talent engagement strategy for Africa Magic and ensure healthy relationship between Africa Magic and Talent (In-house and external) 
Desired Skills and Experience
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Post graduate degree in communication or Journalism and media studies
    • 3-5 years' experience in Media, Broadcasting Communications or Television
    • Knowledge and understanding of all media
    • Knowledge of and a passion for the Entertainment Industry
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Interpersonal and networking skills
  • Persuading and influencing
    • Negotiation skills
    • Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressurized situations
    • Decision making
    • Problem solving skills
    • Creativity/Innovation/Writing
    • Customer Centric

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Job Title: Head of Channel: Africa Magic Entertainment
Job description
Africa Magic seeks to appoint a suitably qualified & dedicated individual to assume responsibility as Head of Channel: Africa Magic Entertainment. This position will be based at our facilities in Lagos, Nigeria and the successful candidate will report to the Regional Director for West Africa 
 
CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account: 
 
  • Multi-channel environment
  • Market expansion/Changes in pay-TV demographics
  • Content interactivity trends
  • Fast-paced & constantly changing environment
  • Dynamic organization
  • Policies & Procedures
CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organization to whom products, services, programme and information is provided.
 
  • Channel Heads, HOD’s and teams within Africa Magic 
  • MultiChoice content and marketing divisions
  • International, Regional  and Local suppliers/ distributors
  • Finance, DSTV Media Sales & Marketing 
  • Broadcast Services
  • DStv Online, DStv Mobile
OUTPUTS
Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organization’s mission and strategy. 
 
  • Design develop and Implement  strategic production and acquisition initiatives to evolve the content  for the  channels and increase audience figures
  • Effectively manage channel’s acquisition budget and continually implement cost efficient processes
  • Continually refine the schedules of the channels in line with the consumer behavior preference and patterns
  • Implementing competitive scheduling strategies on a continual basis to increase audience viewership.
  • Support the head of production in the development of identified content for assigned channel(s)
  • Lead a team of buyers, editors & program acceptance  and inspire them to achieve performance excellence
  • Effectively manage program rights and stock to prevent write- offs
  • Manage the day by day production & scheduling issues to ensure programs are delivered on time and of the highest broadcast quality
  • Ensure Regional Director is briefed in time based on quarterly schedule highlights

Desired Skills and Experience

COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
  • Withstanding Pressure
  • Building effective teams
  • Interpersonal Savvy
  • Leadership/People Management Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Managing Stakeholder Relationships
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • A three year tertiary qualification in Media/TV
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in a broadcast or production environment of which 2 years must be managing a team
  • Superior computer software skills in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
  • Thorough understanding of local content and local content production
  • Intimate knowledge of and affinity for the science of programme scheduling/planning
  • Sound knowledge of consumer behavior, media consumption and viewing patterns of the pay TV market especially in Nigeria & West Africa
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the Local Nigerian (West African) culture, nuances and consumer context
  • Knowledge of program acquisitions and distribution
  • Thorough knowledge of the broadcast value chain
  • Knowledge and understanding of Synergy and Macro Scheduling will be an advantage
  • Excellent knowledge of Movies, Series and other short format content  will also be an advantage
  • Passion for Local Content
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Job Title: Marketing Lead: Africa Magic Channels
Job description
Africa Magic seeks to appoint a pro-active and dedicated individual to assume responsibility as a Marketing Lead: Africa Magic Channels, on a permanent basis and be in-charge of developing and maintaining marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives. This person will report to the Regional Director for West Africa. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria
 
CONTEXT
External factors, which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:
  • Competitive Regional & Local business environment     
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications sector
  • Pay television environment
  • Digital media content environment
  • Multi-cultural environment           
  • Regulated environment   
  • Fast changing environment
  • Dynamic organization
CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organization.
 
  • Business Units within Africa Magic
  • Press/Media Partners
  • MultiChoice stakeholders
  • New Media Organizations & Platforms
  • Finance
  • DStv Media Sales
  • Africa Magic & M-net Channels
  • Industry Stakeholders
OUTPUTS
Services and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, to accomplish the organization’s mission and strategy and objectives for Africa Magic Channels.
 
  • Develop annual marketing plans in-line with the allocated budget and show an ability of working on tight budgets by utilizing creative solutions
  • Conceptualize and brief-in campaigns to ad agencies and oversee the campaign and the relevant processes
  • Be in-charge of all on air-imaging and communication and liaise with the production house accordingly
  • Act as brand custodian for the Africa Magic Channels and continually evaluate and improve the positioning of these brands to ensure that they are aligned to the company’s overall objectives, mission and vision
  • Managing launch campaigns for the Africa Magic Channels, and overseeing their effective maintenance
  • Be in charge of and oversee all promotional communication and placements on channel by showing an understanding of audience flow and viewing trends
  • Build a good working relationship with DStv Media Sales in order to maximize the commercial potential of these channels
  • With the help of the research department, track research trends and react with appropriate plans and measures
  • Lead the Marketing team for Africa Magic, promoting all the Africa Magic Channels content
  • Analyze and put forward potential partner relationships both internally and externally.
  • Conduct full Evaluation of  campaigns and fine-tune processes
  • Write monthly reports and attend meetings with relevant stakeholders to feedback on activities planned for the channels
  • Continually seek ways to improve the image of the channels and build strong awareness of these channels and shows to the relevant target audience
  • Budget Management
Desired Skills and Experience
COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities, which are critical to the production of quality outputs, are:
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Budget management
  • Strong, effective communication skills
  • Networking skills
  • Ability to maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in holding conversations with customers, customer evangelism, and customer-focused product development and outreach
  • Marketing savvy and acumen
  • Advertising and promotional experience
  • Campaign briefing and execution experience
  • Negotiating skills
  • Ability to assess and manage media
  • Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution. Commitment to continuous learning
  • Presentation skills
  • Commercial aptitude
  • Proactive yet disciplined
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements
  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
  • Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills
  • Solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
  • Energy and drive
  • Foster innovation
  • Build trust and value others.
 
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
  • A tertiary marketing degree
  • Marketing, advertising and promotional experience
  • Campaign briefing and execution experience
  • Experience in supervising and managing staff
  • Expert in Internet and social media strategy
  • Familiarity and skill with the tools of the trade in marketing including PR, written communication, website development, market research, product packaging, Microsoft software suite of products, visual communication software products, and creative services
  • Experience managing external PR and communication consulting firms and contractors
    • Event coordination experience
    • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel)

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Job Title: Head of Production: Africa Magic
Job Description
Africa Magic seeks to appoint a suitably qualified & dedicated individual to assume responsibility as Head of Production: Africa Magic. This position will be based at our facilities in Lagos, Nigeria and the successful candidate will report to the Regional Director for West Africa 
 
CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account: 
 
  • Multi-channel environment
  • Market expansion/Changes in pay-TV demographics
  • Content interactivity trends
  • Fast-paced & constantly changing environment
  • Dynamic organization
  • Policies & Procedures
CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organization to whom products, services, programme and information is provided.
 
  • Channel Heads, HOD’s and teams within Africa Magic 
  • MultiChoice content and marketing divisions
  • International, Regional and Local suppliers/ distributors
  • Finance, DSTV Media Sales & Marketing 
  • Broadcast Services
  • DStv Online, DStv Mobile and Gotv platforms
OUTPUTS:
  • To lead in the planning, managing and coordinating of all production
  • Play a key role in developing and/or commissioning local content for Africa Magic Channels
  • Implement strategic production of content for the channels and increase audience figures
    • 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
Desired Skills and Experience
COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities that are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
  • Operational thinking and business acumen.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Passionate about content and the broadcasting industry.
  • Financial Management
  • Managerial Skills
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Excellent organizational abilities
  • Ability to conceptualize ideas
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Relationship Building
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
  • ·A University degree in Media Production and/or Communication, or any relevant media studies
  • ·Proven practical knowledge and experience in a TV broadcast environment
  • ·Minimum of 5 years working experience, 3 of which should be at supervisory level in a busy broadcast production environment
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Job Title: Research and Intelligence Lead for Africa Magic
Job description
Africa Magic seeks to appoint a self-motivated individual to assume responsibility as a Research and Intelligence Lead for Africa Magic. This person will report to the Regional Director for West Africa and will be based at our offices in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
CONTEXT
The Research division’s main purpose is to strategically support and proactively provide Africa Magic, and the various channel clusters, with relevant research into their target markets, content selection, scheduling, competition, audience viewing behaviors and general content consumption trends.  This is to successfully support business decision-making with strategic insight (short and long-term). 
 
The Research & intelligence Lead is required to support Africa Magic channel clusters with content and audience research, findings, interpretations and strategic recommendations.  It entails the collation and interpretation of data, as well as the ability to gain market intelligence and proactively communicate insight into strategic decisions impacting on the channel division’s performance. With ultimate responsibility for researching, compiling, analyzing, reporting and leveraging data and other audience measurement information to deliver prescriptive insights that drive audience and business development for Africa Magic/M-net channels and local productions.
 
External factors that will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:
  • Business environment
  • Dynamic organisation
  • M-Net/Africa Magic policies and procedures
  • Fast-paced and constantly changing environment
STAKEHOLDERS
The stakeholders include the following internal and external parties:
  • Business units within M-Net
  • MultiChoice
  • DStv Digital Media
  • DStv Media Sales
  • Research agencies
OUTPUTS
The outputs are critical to the successful operation of the Africa Magic Channels, as well as the internal business units within Africa Magic, which will enable the achievement of the organisation’s mission and strategy.  The outputs include the following:
  • Strategically support the Africa Magic business and senior management with research, insight and recommendations (business plans and new business developments recommendations).
  • Develop and be responsible for the market research programme (and budget) for Africa Magic including but not limited to the brand health and image tracking surveys in collaboration with the West Africa team.
  • Implement and be responsible for all research requirements (includes questionnaire and sample design; supplier selection, project management and data analysis).
  • Promote the Africa Magic brands and build value based on customer feedback
  • Interpretation of research results and ability to provide to management strategic insight of African markets.
  • Provide input on the performance of channels and M-Net local productions in West Africa
  • Tracking and reporting channel performances
  • Competitive research, analysis and interpretation (target markets, content, scheduling and other).
  • Media trends monitoring and reporting
  • Providing input into marketing and creative campaigns and strategies
  • Working closely with the programming and scheduling departments to provide feedback
  • Working closely with the DStv Media Sales departments to develop sponsorship and increase ad revenue
  • Develop a clear understanding of the audience needs and communicate it to necessary departments
  • Implement and manage all research undertakings (qualitative/quantitative and primary/secondary) across Nigeria and West Africa
  • Anticipate and respond to demand for information from internal customers
  • Distribute monthly reports relating to Africa Magic channel and content performance, including competitor performance (audience ratings – channel and content, insights and recommendations) to senior management.
  • Highlight trends in television viewing and creative ways to reach audiences
  • Conduct Social Media Measurement Tracker of the Africa Magic family of channels and M-Net local productions.
  • Develop and manage partnerships with research industry suppliers and experts
  • Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders across companies within the Group.
  • Monthly presentations to the Director and channel heads regarding channel and content performance, including competitor performance (with strategic insight and sound recommendations).
  • Channel / content research, analysis and interpretation:
    • Target market (profile / trends)
    • Content selection
    • Scheduling patterns / trends
    • Other
  • DStv-I and desktop research interpretation, including field research where required.
  • Initiate and/or support field research projects as required by business.
  • Subscribe and manage relevant research publications/agencies.
Desired Skills and Experience
COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities, which are critical to the production of quality outputs, are:
  • Good presentation skills with the ability to turn numbers into compelling visual arguments.
  • Knowledge of and passion for TV content (movies / series / documentaries).
  • An ability to strategically analyze data and provide insight and clear recommendations.
  • Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken).
  • Presentation and communication skills.
  • Meticulous / attention to detail.
    • A team player.
    • Assertive.
    • Time management skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
    • Interpersonal skills.
    • Good organizational and co-ordination skills.
 
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have relevant 3 year degree
  • Post-graduation qualification in research or related filed would be an advantage
  • Must have extensive research experience
  • Must have an exceptional knowledge of and a passion for the media industry
  • Must have strong people management experience
  • Must have advanced computer skills (MS Excel / MS Word / MS Powerpoint)
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Job Title: Traffic Lead: Africa Magic
Job description
Africa Magic seeks to appoint a qualified individual to assume responsibility as Traffic Lead: Africa Magic. This person will report to the Regional Director for West Africa and will be based at our offices in Lagos, Nigeria
 
CONTEXT
The Traffic Lead will be responsible for overseeing the traffic function related to content destined for Africa Magic channels and platforms. The strategy of the traffic function involves the successful and timeous delivery and processing of all content acquired by the Channel Teams.  The Traffic Lead will manage and work with their team, which include the traffic planning, traffic coordination, traffic quality control functions.  This person should implement and Lead the content traffic strategy for Africa Magic and ensure cost-effective, efficient internal and external content delivery and processing workflows.  This person will be required to regularly meet and work with the major stakeholders of M-Net/Africa Magic
 
External factors that will influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account, include the following:
  • Business environment
  • Dynamic organisation
  • M-Net policies & procedures
 
CUSTOMERS
The customers include the following internal and external parties:
  • Business units within Africa Magic
    • M-Net Group Content Services business units
    • Africa Magic  Entertainment channels, Africa  Movies channels, Africa Magic  Indigenous Language  channels, Africa magic Family & World, Channel O, Production, Finance, Marketing
      • DSTV Media Sales
      • MultiChoice
      • DStv Online (TVOD, VOD, and Box Office)
      • DStv Mobile
      • Local and regional suppliers of transmission material
 
OUTPUTS:
  • Effectively Leading all aspects of the Africa Magic traffic function
  • Implementing the content traffic strategy for Africa Magic and other MultiChoice platforms as required
  • Developing workflows and content priority reports that will guide internal processing operations for the various licensed and/or commissioned content categories of Africa Magic, MultiChoice, DStv Online  DStv Mobile and GOtv.   This includes M-Net channels, 3rd party, mobile, TVOD, VOD, SVOD, live broadcast, digital file delivery, day-and-date and content customization workflows.
  • Generating regular reports, which will guide internal and external operations regarding the workflows for acquired content of all platforms.
  • Compiling regular reports and presentations for internal stakeholders within the Business regarding the status of their content within the content value chain.
  • Investigating cost-effective, efficient and effective content delivery methods for physical, digital and satellite delivery.
  • Supporting the Channel Heads with the following ancillary components/projects
    • Migration from physical to digital file delivery
    • Audio censoring
    • Programme acceptance and quality control
    • Editing of content
    • Ad hoc
  • Allocating and managing content delivery costs for various platforms and channels.
  • Managing Invoices and payments related to traffic
  • Input in the budgeting process regarding all content related costs.
  • Managing any new developments impacting on the performance of the traffic business unit.
  • Managing overflow within the traffic business unit where required.

Desired Skills and Experience

COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities that are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
  • Operational thinking and business acumen.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Passionate about content and the broadcasting industry.
  • Good organizational and co-ordination skills.
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills.
  • A quick learner.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Deadline/Results driven
  • A team player
 
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
  • Relevant degree/ tertiary qualification
  • Operational experience within the broadcasting environment will be an advantage.
  • Understanding  of contractual agreements would be an advantage
  • Understanding of various physical and digital content delivery methods would be an advantage
  • Fair knowledge of courier and customs procedures would be an advantage
  • Working knowledge of Synergy would be an advantage
  • Must have strong computer skills
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