Program Acceptance Executive

Purpose of this Role

To effectively monitor and assess content in line with regulatory guidelines and M-Net policies and processes

Key Accountabilities

Content Verification

• Ensure content is verified according to running orders and storyline
• Escalate any serious concerns that could have Channel reputation and or Ethiopia Regulatory and broadcast standards to Senior management.
• Ensure content is verified and rated within the deadline
• Ensure Catch Up content is prioritized to be verified and rated in accordance to set deadlines
• Escalate and communicate any content queries
• Scheduling Insights 
• Provide scheduling insight at channel planning meetings
• Respond to any scheduling queries from Channels
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders regarding high-age titles
• Ensure effective communication on titles not suitable for the Rest of Africa
• Prepare Electronic Program Guide for all shows after watching as per EPG guidelines

Regulatory Compliance 

• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Rate all programs with for age restrictions and suitability as per country broadcast standards
• Moderate regulatory responses from each PA Officer before submitting to Management & Regulatory Dept.
• Create and distribute weekly regulatory compliance status documents on all complaints received
• Assist the Multichoice Regulatory department with any content-related issues

Channel workshops

• Present and engage all Channels regarding regulatory guidelines and advice during the script and pre-production phase
• Channel & Production liaison to ensure regulatory compliance

Job Requirements

Education and Experience 

• A Degree in Business Management/ Technical Sciences or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• Advantageous Post Graduate Degree
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in broadcast or similar position Confidential Page 3 5/21/2020
• Sound regulatory knowledge
• Video Entertainment Industry-specific knowledge and experience
• Media and content experience

Functional Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge
• Risk Management
• Television production
• Project management
• Continuous improvement

Behavioral Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision Making
• Holistic Thinking
• Persuading & Influence

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV through this LINK

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.