Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Jobs at HITV - Content Managers, Transmission Engineer & Anti-Piracy Executives

HITV is a new player in the Satellite Pay TV market in Nigeria with the potent capability of broadcasting about 200 digital channels and strong customer orientation. HITV is aimed at providing vision, variety, value and advanced technology in digital entertaining and informative TV subscription services. Thus, HITV is looking for creative, capable, energetic and innovative builders to construct an entertainment highway in Nigeria.

1. CONTENT MANAGER(S) – reference number- EH001/HR/CM
The successful candidate will as content manager, providing support to the Head, Channels & Content. He/She will also be responsible to coordinate television content and schedules as well as manage relationships with distributors, suppliers and joint partnerships as applicable to a specific channel on the HITV platform

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
Acquisition of content materials for broadcast
Development and production of up to date and innovative programming content
Planning and development of program schedules, calendars and curricula
Maintenance of a recording system of daily broadcast
Develop, update and implement initiatives to expand audience viewership of the channel
Generate new content areas and products to drive traffic and potential subscribers
Identify and acquire fresh content and media properties, ensure they are continuously updated and liaise with independent production and post-production vendors
Ensure correct and timely publication of content

QUALIFICATIONS
A relevant first degree Dramatic, creative or theatre arts, social sciences or related discipline from a reputable university
A relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in TV content acquisitions, production/programming environment. Specialization in sports, children, foreign genre or local content would be an advantage
Proven and outstanding analytical, negotiation and communication skills and will work very closely with key programme producers and suppliers
Must be able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
Traveling may be required
This is not a traditional nine to five position. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required
Computer literacy

2. TRANSMISSION ENGINEER – Reference number – EH002/HR/TRASE
The successful candidate will be providing support to the Technical Controller. He/She will also be responsible to principally monitor as well as maintenance of the transmission rack at the base station on the HITV platform

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
Maintains and troubleshoots all aspects of the head end systems i.e QPSK Sources, SDI Source, Multiplexors, converters and amplifiers
Ensure a diligent monitoring of the repeater stations remotely from head end as well as maintain an efficient monitoring of the component of all tributaries (i.e channels) being transmitted
Be responsible for the effective running/transmission from all sources on the HITV network
Responsible for monitoring transmission equipment and room
Maintaining of transmission equipment

QUALIFICATIONS
A relevant first degree in Electrical Electronics or related discipline from a reputable university
A relevant post graduate degree will be an added advantage
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in TV Transmission
Proven and outstanding familiarization with the latest equipment in television transmission technology
Must be able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
This is not a traditional nine to five position. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required
Computer literacy

3. ANTI-PIRACY EXECUTIVE Reference number EH003/HR/ANTIP
The successful candidate will be providing support to the Head, Legal/Regulatory. He/She will also be responsible in coordinating wide ranging investigative activities, monitoring criminal and managing civil lawsuits filed against those engaged in infringing its intellectual property rights. Collaborating with law enforcement, and partnering with the business teams to develop and implement a comprehensive anti-piracy strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing reports and investigation of copyright and intellectual property right infringement
Maintain a pro-active liaison with regulators, law enforcement organizations and external counsel, act as a support for anti-piracy investigations and related proceedings and providing legal advice to internal clients or anti-piracy and compliance related issues

QUALIFICATIONS
A relevant first degree in law or related discipline from a reputable university
A relevant postgraduate degree will be an advantage
A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a legal firm
Proven and outstanding understanding of broadcast, intellectual property law and civil and criminal process is essential
Must have excellent skills in the areas of communication and people management and legal negotiations; an attention to detail; and a keen interest in the broadcast industry would be considered an advantage
Must be able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
Traveling will be required
Computer literacy

IF YOU FIT ANY OF THE POSITIONS
Please Send an Updated CV to
careers@hientertainment.tv
before the 31st January, 2008.
You are also required to quote the relevant reference number in the subject box.

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