Manager Sports

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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, Hindi and English). FBC also has three television channels (FBCTV, FBC2 and FBC Sports HD).

The Manager Sports is to lead a team to create and acquire relevant compelling sporting content and oversee the development, production, and broadcast of sports programming across all platforms.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Procedures developed, monitored and implemented
Create and conceptualize compelling sports content across various platforms while ensuring that it is accurate, unbiased, legally compliant and timely that aligns with the FBC’s overall strategic objectives. 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. Production of Sporting Programs
Develop and produce innovative local sporting programs that engage and captivate audiences. Manage, produce, and direct live and recorded events according to the production schedule, ensuring flawless execution. Ensure the weekly show schedule is consistently updated and effectively communicated to producers in a timely manner. Oversee all aspects of TV and radio sports program production, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality output. Maintain quality standards across all programs, focusing on style and technical excellence. Ensure all broadcasts comply with legal requirements and industry standards. Lead, mentor, and coach producers throughout production and post-production processes to foster skill development and excellence.
3. Sports Content Acquisition
Build and maintain strong relationships with sporting bodies to facilitate collaboration and partnership opportunities. Lead negotiations for acquiring sporting content rights, ensuring favorable terms and conditions. Identify and secure valuable sporting content rights that align with business goals. Prepare detailed cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the financial implications of potential acquisitions. Develop comprehensive revenue models to project potential income streams from acquired content. Create and implement marketing plans to effectively promote and leverage acquired sporting content.
4. Team Management
Prepare work plans (weekly, monthly, annual basis) Prepare 3- 5 year strategic plan for the unit.  Provide guidance, training, mentorship and support to ensure the production of high-quality, engaging sports content across all platforms television radio social media website. Implement a training plan to address the professional development needs of team, enhancing overall team capabilities.
5. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater department Cooperation across departments Collaborate with Content Producers, Multimedia Sports Journalists, and other departments to ensure the smooth production of sports content with broadcast materials. Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
6. Sports department managed and lead in accordance with the performance management system
Business plan that reflects overall FBC Operations plan Budget preparation, monitoring and management Procedure preparation and monitoring Risk management planning and assessment Financial reporting systems to analyze cost versus benefits for content created
7. Customer-Centric Services
Viewer and client satisfaction and expectations driven service Viewer and client service level monitored and managed. Statutory, industry and procedure compliant services Media industry compliance
8. FBC's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the FBC Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the FBC's image and value
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

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
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.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
Organisational Values	Display the organisation's image and value standards.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Innovation	Use original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Research	Apply formal research methodologies.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Diploma	Arts and Entertainment	Film & Television
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Business Administration

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in sports broadcasting, or media production, ideally with a focus on sports content.
2. Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
3. An understanding of Local and International sports and culture.
4. Experience in the commercial multimedia environment- will be an added advantage.

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Police Clearance
Valid Drivers License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Head of News and Current Affairs
Management Team
Production Team
Technical Team
News Team
External
Clients
Customers
Statutory Authorities
Government authority

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.
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.