Leading Digital TV industry player StarTimes Media is seeking a highly motivated and skilled professional who is suitably qualified to fill in the position of a Content Director.Department: Content
Reports to: Head of Production
Job Objective: To ensure proper research of audience ratings, prepare detailed reports assemble the right content, obtain approvals and improve the viewership ratings.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Building good communications with content providers (Local Producers and 3rd party international channels), acquire their forward schedule, highlights, promotional materials and identify the potential content marketing opportunities.
Research, identify and source original local content for ST channels.
Manage all aspects of the local TV stations content-building partnership
Source and secure sponsorship for all content produced based on agreed upon target in
close collaboration with the Advertising Sales Department
Based on AR Research outcomes, suggest specific content marketing measures to Marketing Department in order to improve AR Results and monitor implementation thereafter.
Responsible for establishing the local dubbing studio (based on HQ directive) and recruit dubbing artists.
Ensure the speedy execution of quality control processes of validation of material sourced / produced and speedy approvals of the same by HQ and local inspection agencies.
Responsible for sourcing, collecting and creating the promo use marketing materials
Planning and overseeing execution of promotional activities for the developed content in close collaboration with Marketing Department
Generally manage the country-branch Content Department Team to achieve all desired results.
Engage producers on a monthly basis to gauge trends and consideration of the same in productions.
Manage budget
Provide monthly reports based on an agreed upon format.Skills and Competencies:
(a) StarTimes personality:
Integrity and diligence(b) Professional competence
Time management
Goal oriented and self-driven
Good problem analysis and problem solving skills
Honest and open minded
Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
A high sense of responsibility(c) Work related capability:
Excellent oral and writing skills
Good inter-personal skills and a team player
Work effectively to support various levels of management
A keen eye for detail and a critical mind
Creative and Innovative
Patience and concentration
A high level of self-motivation, commitment and dedication
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;Education / Experience:
Degree in the fields of Journalism, Mass Communication or other relevant social sciences
Strong management and leadership skills with a minimum four years
Must have at the minimum 6 years minimum experience in the media industry
Have thorough knowledge of international and local content trends
Must be an independent thinker with great analytical skills.
Have a strong command of English and the local language
Having international working experience in the media/production circle will be an added advantage
Have strong media and content producer relationships.
Willing to travelSalary: A competitive remuneration commensurate with knowledge and experience will be offered to the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their application letters and CV’s quoting relevant skills and experience with the position applied for as the subject to kenyahr@startimes.com.cn
Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
