Media Industry Specialist

This position will primarily provide support to the Head of Services SBU in driving development initiatives aimed at film and television industry.

The support will entail :

• Guiding internal IDC policy formulation

• Conduct industry research and represent IDC in industry forums (stakeholder management)

• Leading industry development initiatives

• Sourcing and evaluating transactions for consideration by the investment committee

• A relevant commercial Bachelor’s degree
• Further post-graduate qualifications will be an advantage
• 5-8 years’ experience in the Audio-Visual Sector
• Previous experience analysing all technical and marketing aspects of a deal / project – due diligence experience
• Knowledge of sector legislation, policy, legal and regulatory frameworks
• Sound grasp of how the audio-visual and media sector value chain functions.
• Sound grasp of how the businesses in the motion picture and media sector operate;
• Sound grasp of technologies employed in the audio-visual and media sector;
• Extensive experience and knowledge in entertainment, television and film development, original series production, along with strong relationships within the industry
• Passionate about pop culture, movies, television shows and the evolving digital industry
• Detailed analysis and interpretation of financial statements;
• Ability to analyze a financial model / recoupment waterfalls.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis of the market
• Corporate / commercial skills
• Negotiate and conclude business deals
• Creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to be detail-oriented, without losing sight of business goals
• Proven track record in deal origination
• Conduct Basic Assessments of applications
• Conducting due diligence / Investigation of transactions in the Financial, Marketing and Technical disciplines;
• Structure, negotiate and manage deals involving the development and production of programs (scripted and non-scripted series, made for TV and feature length films and other projects assigned by the unit head as applicable
• Review budgets, production materials and other information relating to the funding of programs
• Develop and maintain client relationships;
• Oversee the process of content production from concept to delivery
• Establish and maintain effective relations with broadcasters, independent producers and industry bodies
• Conceptualize marketing strategies to maximize viability of content funded by the IDC Contribute to strategy development of audio-visual sector;
• Be part of the implementation team for strategic projects;
• Supporting development of business opportunities for the Business Unit within the sector
• Perform any additional duties as reasonably assigned by the line manager