Commissioning Editor position at M-Net

Written by TVSA Team from the blog TV Jobs on 01 Sep 2015
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M-Net is looking for a Commissioning Editor to commission reality and entertainment shows for the channel.

These are the details, followed by an application line:

Job Title	Commissioning Editor: Reality and Entertainment
Company	MNET
Location - Country	South Africa
Location - Province	Gauteng
Location - Town / City	Randburg
Job Type	Permanent
Equity Status	African, Coloured and Indian candidates
Number of Positions	2
Special Requirements
Context	• Business environment • Dynamic organization • Policies & Procedures
Customers	• M-Net and DSTV subscriber base • Marketing • Legal • DStv Media Sales • DStvO • DStv Mobile • Finance • Suppliers (Independents and Studios) • Multichoice
Outputs	STRATEGIC OUTPUTS • Provide Development expertise for the reality and entertainment genres within the department o Part of the development phase (research & development) o Attend quarterly review meetings for reality and entertainment o Attend mid-point review meeting for 13 part or 26 part Drama series and Reality • Provide Content DNA guidance across all the content produced for Mass Market channels. • Manage the budget with the Head of Reality and Entertainment • Work closely with Head of Reality and Entertainment on ensuring that the strategic objectives are met • Approve the Briefs upon the agreed direction • Act as an editor/editorial advisor on programs for broadcast OUTPUTS • Commission Content Briefs to Industry • Receive instruction from Head of Reality and Entertainment (Understand requirements) • Write brief according to requirements • Submit 1st draft to Head of Reality and Entertainment for review • Amend draft where necessary • Conclude final draft and submit to Head of Reality and Entertainment • Receive proposals • Log and respond to proposals • Set up reading meeting (Time and Criteria) • Shortlist proposals • Co-ordinate "Pitch" sessions • Draft report with recommendations and submit to Head of Reality and Entertainment • Letter of Intent (to Commission) - format a question Contract Production Company • Meet with Production House to discuss T's and C's o Budget, Tech specs, Marketing, Schedule, etc • Discuss agreed deliverables with Head of Reality and Entertainment and CD • Load onto contract management system • Receive draft of contract from legal • Review and send to Production House • Finalise contract with Production House, Legal, Manager, Director Manage the Production • Manage Production contract o Budget, specs, delivery of tapes, editorials, etc • Conduct/Host/Attend regular internal status meetings • Have regular interface with production house • Ensure 360 Commissioning process Manage Internal and External Stakeholders Production House, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Suppliers, Mobile, Online, SMS, International Sales, Media Sales, Multichoice, Viewers, Scheduling, TX, EPG • Provide and receive info to/from stakeholders (according to schedule) • Regular follow up/feedback • Be conduit between parties (from time to time) • Manage Performance of Commissioned Programmes • Review and monitor programme performance vs. target • Amend production/programmes, where possible, to meet performance targets • Terminate/red flag non-performing programmes • Inform necessary parties/systems of repeats Research Industry Trends/Changes • Investigate/Review alternate programmes/channels/trends • Report on alternate programmes/channels/trends • Proactively present/discuss new ideas
Education & Experience	• A degree or national diploma or degree in TV/Media/Scriptwriting/Drama • A minimum of 5 years television production experience • Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends • Extensive knowledge about TV broadcasting and reality and entertainment genre • Legal and financial understanding and experience • Computer literacy (Excel critical, Word and PowerPoint); familiarity with SYNERGY an advantage
Competencies	• Strategic Thinking • Ability to manage projects • Creative flair • Planning and Organising • Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) • Interpersonal Skills • Stakeholder Relationship Management • Attention to Detail • Deadline Driven • Team Player • Problem solving Skills • Administrative Skills