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Content Planner - JhbDesignation:Content PlannerCategory:Showmax SALevel:Closing date:01 Dec 2023Position Type:PermanentLocation:Home of ShowMax:The OrganizationThe MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. Wexe2x80x99re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing an exceptional customer experience.Join Africaxe2x80x99s most loved storyteller!Position Name: Content PlannerReports to: Senior Manager: Planning & ProgrammingDirect Reports: NoDivision: ShowmaxDepartment: ContentKey CustomersInternal: M-Net Content divisions, Showmax, MultiChoice Africa Holdings (MAH), Myriad, Media Operations, DStv Media Sales (DMS), Studios, Legal, Finance, Local Content Hub, Marketing, Synergy & all Business SystemsExternal: Independent Suppliers, Local Distributors, Studios, Content Acquisitions (3rd Party Channels)Location: Johannesburg, RandburgPurpose of the PositionTo assist and support the development and implementation the content strategy across the various MAH regions, align with in-country marketing activity as well as key partnerships and distribution opportunities.To help build a local content slate, competitive enough to drive acquisition and deliver high levels of retention.Key Performance ObjectivesContent PlanningFacilitate planning session updates to all relevant stakeholders.Manage updates to planning documents, identifying key impacts to the on-time delivery of materials.Liaise with Content Hub and Acquisitions team to ensure all Showmax content agreements are executed and loaded on Synergy in time for schedulingFacilitate the sourcing linear channel schedules to manage Shared Content micro planning.Manage compliance to the windowing guidelines between General Entertainment and ShowmaxEnsure content utility is aligned with terms & conditions of agreementsAssist Content Hub to update 18 month plan for Showmax ContentMaintain reporting requirements to stakeholdersAssist with monthly ad hoc projects, reports and presentationsInventory Management and MaintenanceManage and maintain inventory database across Local Originals, Local Acquisitions, Shared Content, International Series, Movies and Kids.Ensure that all inventory has been planned and updated into the Macro Planning Weekly & Daily Tracker, Content Calendar and Meta-Asset sheet.Process all changes on Synergy so inventory is available for the scheduling teamIssue Running Orders for all seriesImplement changes timeously and accurately and ensure that all stakeholders are accurately informedBudget & Cost ControlEnsure required volumes of Content have been planned for, and adhered to, in the overall budgetMaintain budget updates and rolling inputs, updates to be supplied to the team on a monthly basisCheck monthly forecast against budgetMaintain monthly, quarterly and annual Content budget plans and schedules in line with the content business planStakeholder RelationsCollaborate with stakeholders across Content Hub and Acquisitions teams both in SA and MAHKeep all relevant stakeholders updated on Planning updates (Finance, Scheduling, Curation, Ops)Support the Content management team to translate insights into understandable, monetizable, tangible actions for the businessComplianceQuery and resolve issues with relevant stakeholders.Escalate concerns to manager timeouslyEnsure macro schedules are released on time as per SOPEnsure adherence to company policies and proceduresQualificationsBA/BComm Degree in Media Studies, Communications, Business, or a related field.Experience3-5 years in any working environment, including internshipsProven experience in content planning, programming, or a related role within the streaming or entertainment industry.Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Familiarity with digital streaming platforms and industry trends.Creative thinking and a passion for delivering high-quality, engaging content.Technical CompetenciesAdvanced Excel skills - the ability to efficiently produce spreadsheets, tables, graphs and perform calculations and automation to process large volumes of data frequently.Proficiency in PowerpointContent scheduling and planningContent ManagementContent Rights ManagementFinance Practices and Budget ManagementContent Acquisition (preferable)

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