Commissioning Editor

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Primedia Broadcasting Recruiter Full time
Purpose of the role

To develop and oversee all non-scripted and entertainment content from development to broadcasting. Research and investigate industry trends and changes in the Local and International markets. Report on alternate programmes/channels/trends and proactively present and discuss new ideas
Job description


Send out briefs to the industry and evaluate both solicited and un-solicited proposals with agreed feedback to internal and external stakeholders.

Follow agreed submissions, pitching, feedback and commissioning processes.
Implement and oversee contracting process for successfully commissioned shows with Legal.
Ensure that all regulatory and rights clearances (i.e., Music/location/talent) as set out by commissioning/licensing contract is secured
Oversee all commissioned shows budgeting process and liaise between production, Finance, Sales, Marketing and all other stakeholders
Hold regular status meetings for productions including external and internal stakeholders
Ensure that new productions are produced to the expected standards and are within the agreed budget and production timelines
Manage all productions houses and suppliers strictly to contractual deliverables and ensure all contracts agreements are signed prior to production
Manage the budget of all non-scripted productions with Finance
Approve scripts and shooting schedules for all programmes.
View and provide editorial feedback on the various offline and online versions of programmes
Approve all final programmes for broadcast ensuring the editorial ethos of each broadcasting client is adhered to
Ensure on time delivery of programs and promotional material as per agreed schedule
Ensure compliance with the BCCSA standards
Monitor commissioned programme performance against set business targets
Provide Content DNA guidance across all the reality content produced for all clients
Work closely with Primedia Studio's Management team on ensuring that the strategic objectives of each show are met
Write commission briefs for the industry and manage pitching sessions according to relevant client strategy
Develop and pilot innovative new local content programmes taking into consideration the broadcasting client's positioning and strategy.
Evaluated unsolicited non-scripted submissions.
Establish and maintain effective relationship with Independent Producers, Production Companies, Broadcast Clients, and Sponsors
Establish relationships with all internal stakeholders across the Primedia Group
Educational requirement

A Degree in Film and Television Production
Skills required
Minimum 5 -7 years' experience as an executive producer, series runner or content director
Extensive entertainment production and broadcasting industry knowledge and experience
Successful delivery of big international reality formats and development of local original non-scripted formats
Financial Management
Project Management
Rights management (content)
Editorial judgement
Risk Management
Audience knowledge
Format Development
Relationship Building
Persuading and influencing
Innovative
Decision Making
Conflict Resolution
Holistic Thinking

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