Company: Virgin Media Television
Position: Head of Studio Content
Location: Dublin
Contact:
Address: Unit 5, Westgate Business Park, Ballymount Rd Upper, Ballymount, Dublin
About Virgin Media:
Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland, delivering connections that matter with multi award-winning services including superfast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone.
Virgin Media Television is Ireland’s number one commercial public service broadcaster delivering brilliant content through our streaming service Virgin Media Play and linear channels. We invest significantly in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama.
Position Overview:
Virgin Media Television is looking for an outstanding industry leader to join their team as the Head of Studio Content. Reporting to the Director of Programming, this role will oversee output across all studio and daytime content from the Programming Department and shape the overall content strategy.
Specific Duties & Tasks:
* Oversee in-house output including studio and productions (excluding News & Sports) with responsibility for overall editorial and strategy.
* Develop the strategy for our daytime output to ensure it continues to be an industry-leading content powerhouse.
* Deliver bold and exciting content opportunities from our studios that enhance our overall output.
* Drive the continuous evolution of VMTV’s content and growth.
* Collaborate with the Head of Commissioning and Acquisitions to develop new opportunities.
* Collaborate with the Head of Sales to oversee existing commercial studio content.
* Develop and lead campaign and event content that drives viewership.
* Grow output and platform opportunities in areas including podcasts, digital and social.
* Define and champion the department's brand and voice.
* Ensure output champions diversity, representation, and inclusion.
* Develop and nurture existing presenters and contributors.
* Present regular updates to VMTV leadership team.
* Full responsibility for the department budget.
* Foster an environment that supports all teams.
* Work closely with the Head of Studio Operations.
* Manage key talent and Executive Producers.
The Person:
* Proven track record of delivering high quality content.
* Highly motivated individual with a passion for programme making.
* Strategic thinker who can plan short to long-term.
* Decisive leader who can inspire and develop a high performing team.
* Exceptional communicator who engages with all stakeholders.
Skills & Expertise:
* Exceptional editorial skills and understanding of Virgin Media Television’s audience.
* Experience in the independent sector and knowledge of commissioning production models.
* Experience building and leading teams.
* Ability to identify and develop revenue streams from content.
* Demonstrated ability to control costs across multiple projects.
* Previous experience working in a studio environment.
Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
Join us and be part of the Virgin Media family. We offer impressive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare, and discounts on our services.
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