Acquisition and Production Manager at What Media Group (WMG)

What Media Group is a dynamic media conglomerate with a strategic emphasis on fostering growth in the media, sports, and entertainment industries across the African continent. Our mission is to be at the forefront of industry evolution, actively contributing to its sustainable growth and shaping its future.

We recognize the burgeoning opportunities within Africa's media sector and are dedicated to tapping into this potential. Our goal is to cultivate thriving businesses that not only succeed financially but also make significant social impacts. Through our initiatives, we aim to empower communities and drive positive change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Acquisition and Production Manager

Location: Lagos
Reports To: Head, Programs & Content
Direct Report: Content Screeners, Content Acquisition Intern.

About the Job

• The Acquisition and Production Manager role will be sourcing, acquiring, and managing content for various platforms.
• This role involves collaborating with content creators, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the production process to ensure the timely and successful delivery of high-quality content.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate content acquisition opportunities aligned with the company's content strategy.
• Negotiate licensing agreements and contracts with content creators, studios, and distributors.
• Manage the content portfolio, ensuring a diverse and compelling range of programming.
• Monitor content performance and make data-driven decisions for portfolio optimization.
• Collaborate with internal and external production teams to oversee content production processes.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with content creators, production partners, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendors to secure necessary resources for content production.
• Develop and manage budgets for content acquisition and production activities.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure financial efficiency.
• Manage content rights and clearances, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with legal teams to address any rights-related issues.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Provide insights for decision-making in content acquisition and production strategies.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes to maintain high production standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of content for quality assurance.
• Work closely with creative teams to align content acquisition with the overall creative vision.
• Provide input on content selection based on audience preferences and market trends.
• Generate regular reports on content acquisition, production, and performance.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of contracts, agreements, and production schedules.

Additional Information:

• Works & Interacts With: The Marketing team and other members of the WMG
• Work Location: Corporate Office at Ikeja and Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, and any other project location, as may be required to complete work responsibilities.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Broadcasting, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in content acquisition, production management, or a related role within the media or entertainment industry.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of industry trends, market dynamics, and content licensing.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Budgeting and financial management experience.
• Familiarity with legal aspects of content rights and clearances.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Ability to/ Demonstrate:

• Ability to identify and evaluate content acquisition opportunities that align with the company's strategy.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favourable licensing agreements and contracts with content creators.
• Project management skills to oversee content production processes, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Relationship-building skills to manage relationships with content creators, production partners, and other stakeholders.
• Financial acumen to develop and manage budgets for content acquisition and production activities.
• Knowledge of content rights and clearances, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• Analytical skills to stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Attention to detail and quality control processes to maintain high production standards.
• Collaboration skills to work closely with creative teams, aligning content acquisition with overall creative vision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with internal and externa
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, contracts, and production schedules.

Criteria for Success:

• 100% Success in managing a diverse and compelling content portfolio.
• 95% Successful negotiation and acquisition of content aligned with the company's strategy.
• 100% Adherence to production timelines and budgets, minimizing delays and cost overruns.
• 100% Positive feedback and satisfaction from content creators, production partners, and stakeholders.
• 95% Effective management of budgets, ensuring financial efficiency in content acquisition and production.
• 100% Compliance with content rights and clearances, avoiding legal issues.
• Contribution of insights to strategic decision-making based on market and industry analysis.
• Maintenance of high production standards through effective quality control processes.
• Successful collaboration with creative teams, resulting in content that aligns with the overall creative vision.
• 100% Accuracy and completeness of documentation related to contracts, agreements, and production schedules.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using "Acquisition and Production Manager" as the subject of the email.