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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Content Management department is responsible for supporting content delivery across all linear, non-linear and listings services.
The Presentation department is responsible for providing faultless, distinctive and imaginative daily transmission schedules for Channel 4, E4, More 4, Film 4 and 4seven. Working in conjunction with other departments, the team lead the following stages of the schedule's development:
• Going to press
• Creation of the graphics make-list and crafting the schedule prior to handover to meet all editorial and legal requirements.
• Handing the schedule over to the Duty Desk (in readiness for its final export to RedBee)
JOB PURPOSE
• To create an accurate presentation schedule and take the schedule to press
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
• Reports to: Presentation Editor/Presentation Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Presentation Planner is responsible for creating accurate presentation schedules
• Respond flexibly and confidently with the enquiries and demands of Channel Management, Commissioning, Breaks & Ratings and Sponsorship and Marketing
• Work in collaboration with these departments to take the schedules to press
• Manage competing demands from interested parties across Channel 4
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within Presentation, Media Planning and Red Bee Media
• Form a close, mutually-supportive working relationship with the existing planning team
• Offer support and cover for colleagues within the planning teams, as and when requested
• Provide accurate advice to production companies
• Provide cover for the Presentation Editor as and when required
JOB FACTORS
Technical & Professional Skills
• Thorough knowledge of Presentations requirements and Planning systems
• Thorough understanding of OFCOM and other regulatory codes
Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making
• Demonstrable editorial and commercial awareness
• Make editorial and technical contributions to the daily schedule where appropriate
• Demonstrate initiative
Relationship Management
• Proven inter-personal skills and the confidence to deal with colleagues at all levels around the organisation
• Ability to work effectively within a team
Complexity/Problem Solving
• Ability to prioritise tasks, delegate and act decisively under pressure
• Assimilate information quickly
Business Impact/Strategic Perspective
• An understanding that decisions made by the Presentation Planner have a direct impact on Channel 4's overall business and contribute to its perception by the viewing audience
MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS (education and specific experience necessary to fulfil job)
• Experience in a presentation role within a commercial, multi-channel environment
• An appreciation of the role of Presentation within the wider broadcast operation
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough practical understanding of PPS, Media Management and other systems
• A thorough understanding of the Ofcom programme, sponsorship, and advertising codes
• Fast, methodical and accurate, with keen attention to detail
• A flexible approach to work and an ability to prioritise tasks