Responsible for program acquisition activities including identifying, evaluating, sourcing, negotiating and acquiring all third-party programs for the Network in accordance with the Network’s  programming and corporate mission. 

Maintain strong relationships with established and emerging content providers; adheres to acquisition budgets. 

Continually evaluates performance of acquired programs against programming goals. 

Responsible for overseeing the 24-hour scheduling of all  broadcast networks including development and distribution of schedule; develops program schedules based upon data and consideration of available inventory. 

Continually evaluates scheduling developments in the industry and adjusts schedules and recommendations as appropriate to maintain competitive advantage and market share. 

May also develop and supervise co-productions or other original programming.  

• Develop a master programming plan that fully reflects The Network’s mission and an understanding of the Middle East and regional media. 
• Lead grid management and coordination, including quarterly reviews and planning forums, and establishing related standard operating procedures and internal policies.
• Direct and manage personnel responsible for program evaluations, acquisitions for program planning and scheduling for the Networks. 
• Coordinate daily with all relevant Departments to effectively implement and maintain a cohesive programming strategy (including News, Promotions, Graphics); managing competing demands to resolve programming conflicts. 
• Oversee program acquisition to ensure mission and strategic relevance, and negotiate all acquisitions with third party vendors in accordance with legal and budgetary guidelines.
• Monitor research results and provide input for fielded research to inform programming decisions and strategy. 
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in programming and make recommendations to top management to strengthen the Network’s market position. 

• College degree 
• 5 to 10+ years experience in broadcasting with a concentration in programming/grid management.  Exposure to international broadcasting preferred. 
• Sound editorial and creative judgment. 
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern cultural and lifestyle with keen awareness of regional sensitivities and sensibilities. 
• Strong project management skills with ability to multi-task in a fast paced and changing environment. 
• Strong communications skills and relationships with all levels of the organization; ability to develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with third party vendors and co-production partners. 
• Track record negotiating programming deals in the best interest of the company. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage a creative staff. 
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic would be a plus. 

• Source and identify potential co-production or original programming opportunities. 
• Monitor development and production including setting milestones, tracking budgets and deliverables. 

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