Production Manager Job in Kenya

Leading

Digital TV industry player StarTimes Media (K) Co. Ltd is seeking a highly

motivated and skilled professional who is suitably qualified to fill in the

position of a Production

Manager.

Department: Content

Reports to: Content

Director

Job Objective: The

Production Manager interprets and implements the vision of Head of Production

in quest to ensure localization of content and channels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Nurture
  
  and Develop positive relations with content providers (Local Producers and
  
  3rd party international channels), acquire their forward schedule


• Efficiently
  
  manage all aspects of content production; schedules, budgets, copyright
  
  clearance, reporting etc.


• Supervision
  
  of all personnel in Production and Post-Production unit including:


• Reporters/Presenters//Cameramen,
  
  editors


• Manage
  
  all technical and QC aspects suitable content-building and production


• Responsible
  
  for dubbing studio (based on HQ directive) and the dubbing artists


• Pioneer
  
  the development of low-budget reality TV concept and Event TV (in
  
  collaboration with Production Head)


• Prepare
  
  production schedules/script breakdowns and confirm appropriate time
  
  allocation for all processes.


• Provide
  
  logistical breakdowns of scripts, detailing all aspects of production
  
  requirements,


• Maintain
  
  a proper record of raw material/content produced – complete with detailed
  
  metadata


• Organizing
  
  and directing production schedules (including scheduling studio or
  
  location interviews, studio discussion, special focus documentaries
  
  recordings, drama presentation, vox populi, special projects, television
  
  commercials, event coverage etc).


• Assist
  
  Content Director (and AD Sales Dept) in development of product-placement
  
  concepts and strategies (aimed at local potential sponsors)

Skills and Competencies:

(a) StarTimes Personality:

(b) Professional Competence

• Time
  
  management


• Goal
  
  oriented and self-driven


• Good
  
  problem analysis and problem solving skills


• Honest
  
  and open minded


• Ability
  
  to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.


• A
  
  high sense of responsibility

(c) Work related capability:

• Excellent
  
  oral and writing skills


• Good
  
  inter-personal skills and a team player


• Work
  
  effectively to support various levels of management


• A
  
  keen eye for detail and a critical mind


• Creative
  
  and Innovative


• Patience
  
  and concentration


• A
  
  high level of self-motivation, commitment and dedication


• Ability
  
  to work under pressure and to deadlines;

• Minimum,
  
  Diploma in the fields of Journalism, Mass Communication


• Must
  
  have at the minimum 7 years’ experience


• Should
  
  have thorough knowledge of international and local content trends


• Must
  
  have strong practical production knowledge with proven record to that
  
  effect


• Must
  
  have previous working experience on drama series in the same capacity or
  
  other equivalent experience.


• Have
  
  working experience with DSLR and other types of professional cameras and
  
  production gear


• Should
  
  have international working experience in the media/production circle will
  
  be an added advantage


• Should
  
  have a strong command of English and the local language


• Able
  
  to manage production budgets and schedules effectively.


• Have
  
  thorough knowledge of international and local content trends


• Should
  
  have international working experience in the media/production circle will
  
  be an added advantage


• Should
  
  have strong media and content producer relationships.


• Must
  
  be willing to travel

Salary: A

competitive remuneration commensurate with knowledge and experience will be

offered to the successful candidate. 

Qualified

candidates are encouraged to send their application letters and CV’s quoting

relevant skills and experience with the position applied for as the subject to

kenyahr@startimes.com.cn

Kindly include names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact. 

Interviews

will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Only

shortlisted candidates will be contacted.