Commissioning Editor position at Mzansi Magic

Written by TVSA Team from the blog TV Jobs on 21 Jul 2015
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Mzansi Magic is looking for a Commissioning Editor to commission dramas on the channel.

These are the details, followed by an application link:

Job Title	Drama Commissioning Editor: Mzansi Magic
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	1
Special Requirements
Context	External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account: • Business environment • Dynamic organization • Policies & Procedures
Customers	External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programmes and information • 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 scripted genres within the department o Part of the development phase (research & development) o Attend quarterly review meetings for long running series o Attend mid-point review meeting for 13 part or 26 part Drama series and Reality • Provide Content DNA guidance across all the scripted content produced by Mass Market channels. • Manage the scripted genre budget with the Head of Programming • Work closely with Head of Programming on ensuring that the strategic objectives for scripted content are met • Approve the Scripted Briefs upon the agreed direction OUTPUTS • Commission Content Briefs to Industry • Receive instruction from HoP (Understand requirements) • Write brief according to requirements • Submit 1st draft to HoP for review • Amend draft where necessary • Conclude final draft and submit to HoP and CD • Receive proposals • Log and respond to proposals • Set up reading meeting (Time and Criteria) • Shortlist proposals and discuss with HoP and CD • Send Letters to Pitch to Shortlist • Co-ordinate "Pitch" sessions • Draft report with recommendations and submit to HoP and CD • 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 HoP 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 in TV/Media/Scriptwriting/Drama • A minimum of 3 years commissioning or producing scripted content • Extensive knowledge about TV broadcasting • Legal and financial understanding and experience • Computer literacy (Excel critical, Word and PowerPoint); familiarity with SYNERGY an advantage
Competencies	Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are: • Strategic Thinking • Scripted content experience (working on dramas and soaps) • Ability to mentor and lead • 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