Friday, May 20, 2011

Job Vacancy Fox International Channels (Thailand) Co., Ltd. May 2011

Fox International Channels, the global PayTV business of News Corporation, is committed to make its television channels locally relevant and to create emotional connections with all its audiences in Thailand. We are looking for an outstanding individual who is passionate with television, thrives in a fast-faced and dynamic environment, to join us in the newly created positions of Head of Programming – Thailand.

Designation Head of Programming - Thailand
Direct report Director and Territory Head - Thailand
Location Bangkok

More information about Fox International Channels could be found at www.foxinternationalchannels.com

Head of Programming - Thailand
(Bangkok)

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the development of the localized programming strategies, initiatives and plans for Fox, National Geographic Channel, STAR World and upcoming channels for viewers in Thailand.
  • Work with the regional channel management team to ensure that all plans are aligned with the overall goals and long term strategies of the network.
  • Develop annual plans for the localized channels as well as the monthly schedules, grids and highlights.
  • Monitor and interpret the daily ratings and researches that provide for the on-going feedbacks to the programming strategies and decisions.
  • Plan and commission localized on-air promos in consultation with regional content management, adsales and marketing teams.
  • Develop tactical programming packages for local adsales and channel marketing.
  • Evaluate and recommend contents that resonate with local viewers for acquisitions.
  • Oversees all budgets and delivery of all local content development and productions.
  • Ensure that all dubs and subtitles are delivered at a consistently high quality.
  • Ensure that all contents on the channels comply with Thai broadcast guidelines and Standards and Practices.
  • Manage a team of programming executives.

Requirements:
  • Fluent in English is a must.
  • At least 5 years of prior hands-on senior executive experience in a similar capacity from a leading television network.
  • Loves and appreciate good television programming.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership.
  • Flawlessly meticulous, detailed, highly accurate and extremely organized.
  • Thrives under pressure and enjoys working in a high-intensity environment, long hours and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Reads widely, creative, resourceful, team player, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • University degree.

The successful candidate is required to undergo orientation and intensive training in Hong Kong for one month.
We offer a competitive salary, fringe benefits, annual bonus and career development to the successful candidate.
All applicants are most welcome by sending email with attached full resume in English including expected salary and recent photograph to :

Fox International Channels (Thailand) Ltd.
6/F Siam Discovery Unit 608 – 609
989 Rama 1 Road Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel. 02 207 6788 Fax. 02 207 6789

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