Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Fijian Broadcasting Corporation

General Manager TV


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 General Manager TV is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations and strategic direction of the television department.

Outcomes

Capital Stakeholders (Owners)
1. Strategically focussed department
  • Strategic Plan implemented
  • Operational and action planning to deliver key objectives
  • Financial reporting systems to analyze cost versus benefits
  • Operational risk assessment and management plans
  • Financial operations, reporting and structure
Organisational Stakeholders
1. Procedures developed, monitored and implemented
  • Lead, develop, implement and monitor procedures to improve the efficiency of the teams work and to better meet the customers need
  • Lead, develop, implement and monitor risk management procedures
2. Leadership, Management and Reporting
  • Timely reporting to the CEO and FBC Board of Directors, providing updates on the station's performance, strategic initiatives, and financial results.
  • Prepare work plans (annual, monthly and weekly basis)
  • Manage cross functional teams 
  • Delegate work and supervise staff for expected deliverables 
  • Provide guidance, training, mentorship and support to the Department.
3. Budget Management
  • Ensure TV budget is allocated effectively to efficiently meet station objectives.
  • Manage to optimize operating expenses, revenue generation and capital investments.
  • Ensure that the station offers compelling and relevant programming to attract and retain viewers.
4. Develop and grow overall business and products [sustainability]
  • Department developed in accordance with the strategic direction.
    • Volume growth
    • Sustainablity
    • Competitive position improving (market share)
    • Growing image and customer preference (marketing)
  •  New business initiatives growth.
  • Technology-driven efficiency growth.
  • Facilitation of the development and growth of workforce capability.
5. Organisation Represented
  • Promote and deliver papers, technical advice, support and policy input to stakeholders and interested parties
  • Collect, analyse and disseminate information 
6. Department managed effectively and efficeintly
  • 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 organization's policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring that the station complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
2. Technology and Innovation
  • Keep up with technological advancements.
  • Integrate new technology into station operations.
  • Manage and resolve technical failures, controversies or emergencies.

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence Description
Business
Strategic Development Establish the strategic direction and steer the organisation towards its goals
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.
Communication Exchange information through verbal communication
People
Leadership Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Negotiation Reach agreement through discussion and compromise.
Operational
Maintenance Monitor and/or maintain equipment, plant or vehicles in sound operating order.

Qualifications

Qualification Discipline Notes
Preferred
Degree Production, Operations Management Film & TV
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip Operations Management

Work Knowledge and Experience

  1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within a media organization, with a Bachelor's Degree in Film & TV/ Broadcasting, or Media Production, or at least 7 years of experience with a Diploma in Film & TV/ Broadcasting, or Media Production.
  2. Higher Degree in Business Administration (added advantage)
  3. Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
  4. An understanding of Local and International program production and culture.
  5. Experience in the commercial multimedia environment- will be an added advantage.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Police Clearance
Valid Drivers License

Interactions

Interaction Comments
Internal
Chief Executive Officer
Management Team
TV Team
Marketing Team
External
Government authority
Statutory Authorities
Clients
Regulators

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.
Reliable Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Innovative Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Integrity Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Interpersonal Styles
Empathic Has the ability to understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties.
Objective Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Thinking Styles
Decisive Reaches conclusions, promptly and firmly.
Flexible/Adaptable Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.
Holistic thinker Considers issues/situations as a whole rather than analysing or dissecting the parts.
Well organised Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.


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Suva, Fiji

Location

19 Oct 2024

Date Posted

12 days to go

Closing Date

N/A

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