Manager Local Content- iTaukei Language

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Job Description

The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation is Fiji's largest media company providing radio and television services in the country. The FBC today operates a network of six radio stations; two in each of the three major languages (i-Taukei, Hindustani and English). FBC also has three television channels (FBCTV, FBC2 and FBC Sports HD).

The Manager Local Content - iTaukei Language is to lead a team to create locally relevant compelling content that preserves language, culture, tradition, values etc. of the iTaukei Community.

Outcomes

Capital Stakeholders (Owners)
1. Strategically focussed department / division
Strategic Plan implemented Operational and action planning to deliver key objectives Financial reporting systems to analyze cost versus benefits for content created  Operational risk assessment and management plans
Organisational Stakeholders
1. Procedures developed, monitored and implemented
Create and conceptualize compelling content Lead, develop, implement and monitor procedures to improve the efficiency of the team's work and to better meet the customer's need Lead, develop, implement and monitor risk management procedures
2. Team Management
Prepare work plans (annual, monthly and weekly basis) Manage cross functional teams to create the content efficiently and effectively Delegate work and supervise staff for expected deliverables  Provide guidance, training, mentorship and support
3. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater function / department Cooperation across functions / departments Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
4. Production
Ensure schedule of weekly shows are updated and communicated to Producers in a timely manner. Manage all aspects of TV and Radio iTaukei program production. Maintain quality standards, style and technical aspect for programs. Ensure all broadcast legal requirements are met in line with broadcast standards. Produce new innovative local programs. Manage, produce and direct live and recorded events, and programs as per production schedule. Lead, mentor and coach producers on production and post-production assignments. Provide timely updates to the Executive Team. Execute annual schedule of training needs for producers.
5. Department/Division managed effectively
Management through the organisation performance management system Internal procedures and guidelines maintained Budget preparation, monitoring and management Risk management planning and assessment
6. A developing and growing department / division
Improving procedures and compliance Improvement in member / customer / stakeholder service levels Growth in efficiency and effectiveness Improvements from application of technology Developing and growing workforce competence with succession planning
7. Leadership of the division / department [People]
Understand and be mindful of the iTaukei customs, traditions and protocols Workforce that are productive, efficient, motivated and supported Safe, healthy and environmentally aware workforce
8. Organisation's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values
9. Team Management
Prepare work plans (annual, monthly and weekly basis) Delegate work and supervise staff Provide guidance
10. Department/Division managed effectively
Management through the organisation performance management system Internal procedures and guidelines maintained Budget preparation, monitoring and management Risk management planning and assessment
Product's Stakeholders
1. Operational and statutory compliance
Statutory compliant to laws and regulations Health and safety compliance Environmental compliance Operationally compliant to the organisation's policies and procedures
2. Statutory and operationally compliant organisation (department / division)
Statutory and regulatory compliant Compliance with operational procedures Risk compliant

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Resource Management	Deliver results through the efficient and effective allocation and use of supplies , equipment and people.
Customer
Social and Cultural Awareness	Respond respectfully and effectively to people of different cultural and social backgrounds.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Arts and Entertainment	TV & Radio Production
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Arts and Entertainment

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years experience in a creative role generating compelling content.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
In depth knowledge of customs, traditions, language and culture of the iTaukei community

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Chief Executive Officer
Management Team
Production Team
Manager Programming
Radio Managers
External
Community
Stakeholders
Statutory Authorities

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Consensus seeker	Works to achieve group solidarity and general agreement and harmony.
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Empathic	Has the ability to understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties.
Extrovert	Outgoing and showing interest in events going on around them, particularly people, new experiences and changing situations.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Thinking Styles
Decisive	Reaches conclusions, promptly and firmly.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Holistic thinker	Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Imaginative	Generates ideas and images, showing creativity.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.