Manager Content & Acquisition

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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 Content & Acquisition will oversee the strategic acquisition, scheduling, and management of television, and digital content across FBC’s platforms. He/She individual will be responsible for ensuring that FBC’s programming is diverse, engaging, and aligned with the corporation's mission to provide high-quality, culturally relevant, and entertaining content to the Fijian audience

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Content Acquisition:
Developing and executing a content acquisition strategy that supports FBC’s programming goals and aligns with audience preferences. Identifying, negotiating, and secure high-quality content for television and digital platforms, including local and international media. Managing relationships with external content providers, including production houses, studios, and distributors. Evaluating market trends, competition, and emerging content types to inform content acquisition strategies. Ensuring content aligns with FBC’s values and mission, while catering to the diverse tastes and cultural values of the Fijian audience.
2. Programming Strategy and Scheduling
Manage the planning, scheduling, and programming of content across all FBC platforms to maximize viewer and listener engagement. Collaborate with the General Manager TV and other departments to create long-term programming strategies. Ensure efficient scheduling of content, balancing audience preferences with FBC’s operational objectives. Make alteration to programming schedules based on ratings, audience feedback, and current events. Analyze the performance of acquired content using viewership and digital metrics. Providing regular reports and insights to the senior management team on content performance and audience trends. Proactively recommending changes in programming based on data analysis, emerging content trends, and audience feedback.
3. Procedures developed, monitored and implemented
Develop, monitor and implement procedures to improve the efficiency of the team's work and to better meet the customer's need Implement and monitor risk management procedures Ensure all content acquired is legally compliant, including appropriate rights management and licensing. Oversee the adherence to local broadcasting regulations, guidelines, and cultural standards in content selection.
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 content across all platforms television social media website. Implement a training plan to address the professional development needs of team, enhancing overall team capabilities.
5. Budget Management
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 Work within the allocated budget to acquire content while ensuring maximum value for FBC. Negotiate favorable contracts and licenses with content providers to manage costs effectively. Monitor and track spending related to content acquisition and programming.
6. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater department Cooperation across departments Collaborate with TV Scheduler, Presentation Directors, and other departments to ensure the smooth programming of content on all FBC TV channels. Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
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.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
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.
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.
Team Orientation	Work in a team towards a common aim.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Negotiation	Reach agreement through discussion and compromise.
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.
Technology Application	Apply technology.
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Environment	Establish and maintain an environmentally friendly organisation

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Desirable
Degree	Arts and Entertainment	A degree in Programming with a Certificate in Film & TV
Preferred
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Business and Management

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Experience in the communications industry particularly TV program production
2. Strong understanding of Fijian and Pacific Islander cultures, with the ability to identify content that resonates with local audiences.
3. Proven track record in negotiating content deals, managing budgets, and evaluating content performance.
4. Understanding of media and communication legislation.

Requirements

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

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Head of TV
Marketing Team
News Team
Ingest Team
Graphics Team
External
Statutory Authorities
Regulators
Clients
Customers

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.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
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.
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.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.