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

Jobs at HITV - Content Managers, Transmission Engineer & Anti-Piracy Executives
HITV-Content Managers, Transmission Engineer & Anti-Piracy ExecutivesHITV 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/CMThe 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 platformKEY RESPONSIBILTIESAcquisition of content materials for broadcastDevelopment and production of up to date and innovative programming contentPlanning and development of program schedules, calendars and curriculaMaintenance of a recording system of daily broadcastDevelop, update and implement initiatives to expand audience viewership of the channelGenerate new content areas and products to drive traffic and potential subscribersIdentify and acquire fresh content and media properties, ensure they are continuously updated and liaise with independent production and post-production vendorsEnsure correct and timely publication of contentQUALIFICATIONSA relevant first degree Dramatic, creative or theatre arts, social sciences or related discipline from a reputable universityA relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantageA 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 advantageProven and outstanding analytical, negotiation and communication skills and will work very closely with key programme producers and suppliersMust be able to work efficiently under tight deadlinesTraveling may be requiredThis is not a traditional nine to five position. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be requiredComputer literacy2. TRANSMISSION ENGINEER – Reference number – EH002/HR/TRASEThe 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 platformKEY RESPONSIBILTIESMaintains and troubleshoots all aspects of the head end systems i.e QPSK Sources, SDI Source, Multiplexors, converters and amplifiersEnsure 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 transmittedBe responsible for the effective running/transmission from all sources on the HITV networkResponsible for monitoring transmission equipment and roomMaintaining of transmission equipmentQUALIFICATIONSA relevant first degree in Electrical Electronics or related discipline from a reputable universityA relevant post graduate degree will be an added advantageA minimum of 3 years relevant experience in TV TransmissionProven and outstanding familiarization with the latest equipment in television transmission technologyMust be able to work efficiently under tight deadlinesThis is not a traditional nine to five position. Evening, weekend and holiday work may be requiredComputer literacy3. ANTI-PIRACY EXECUTIVE Reference number EH003/HR/ANTIPThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESManaging reports and investigation of copyright and intellectual property right infringementMaintain 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 issuesQUALIFICATIONSA relevant first degree in law or related discipline from a reputable universityA relevant postgraduate degree will be an advantageA minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a legal firmProven and outstanding understanding of broadcast, intellectual property law and civil and criminal process is essentialMust 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 advantageMust be able to work efficiently under tight deadlinesTraveling will be requiredComputer literacyIF YOU FIT ANY OF THE POSITIONS PLEASE SEND AN UPDATED CV TO careers@hientertainment.tvbefore the 31st January, 2008.You are also required to quote the relevant reference number in the subject box.