The Head of Content is the visionary that leads the creation and execution of the content strategy for her/his local market. She/He ensures year around relevant content for the defined audiences, working with the other Media House functions to ensure a holistic content plan for the audiences. She/He defines the quality standards for the development and production of video content, working with the local creative community to develop and produce strategic long form, live events, serialized formats or single short form videos. With the end goal of reaching more viewers and engaging them for as long as possible, the content output should appeal first and foremost to key local audiences and – when possible – also to international viewers. The Head of Content oversees all content produced and commissioned by her/his team of internal and/or external Producers and Content Specialists.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:
- Likely to be a senior content executive or Executive Producer by background, who has a proven track record for developing and executing content strategy. 10+ years overall media employment in TV production, commissioning or similar, ideally in factual entertainment, documentary or reality.
- Most recent work experience preferably as a staff member of a major TV network or large production company, or uninterrupted freelance work for top-tier companies
- University Degree level education (ideally in Communications, Journalism, Film Studies or similar)
- Travel 20-30%