Experience

Broadcast Intelligence

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Content Manager - Virgin Media

  • May 2018 - Present

  Manage the programming and scheduling strategy of Virgin TV Ultra HD. Strategically plan all content across available license periods, monitoring all exhibitions and utilising content across the schedule and within the annual budget. Update the Rights Management document via Air Table to ensure accuracy and aid long term planning. Analyse viewing figures and performance data to identify and maintain audience flow and inheritance as well as highlighting the most popular genres of… Show more Manage the programming and scheduling strategy of Virgin TV Ultra HD. Strategically plan all content across available license periods, monitoring all exhibitions and utilising content across the schedule and within the annual budget. Update the Rights Management document via Air Table to ensure accuracy and aid long term planning. Analyse viewing figures and performance data to identify and maintain audience flow and inheritance as well as highlighting the most popular genres of programming whilst acquiring new content. Working with the compliance team, ascertain that all programming is suitable and appropriate for its allocated slot within the schedule, using compliance feedback and BBFC ratings. Organise onboarding - delivery of all long and short form content, subtitles and other metadata from all content providers to the play-out provider. Maintain and build relationships to ensure a smooth end-to-end work flow. Manage the scheduling of all VOD and Catch Up content for the UHD channel. Assign ratings and advisory information and warnings as indicated. Create strands, themes and stunts within the schedule to showcase the best of the acquired programming. Relay all monthly highlights and priorities to the promotions team, selecting programming to be promoted. Working with the Head of Programming and Director of Acquisitions, select appropriate programming from available content providers to create a competitive and exciting schedule, exclusively in UHD and within the channel brand. Maintain an up-to-date budget for the year ahead, allocating all necessary programming costs. Show less Manage the programming and scheduling strategy of Virgin TV Ultra HD. Strategically plan all content across available license periods, monitoring all exhibitions and utilising content across the schedule and within the annual budget. Update the Rights Management document via Air Table to ensure accuracy and aid long term planning. Analyse viewing figures and performance data to identify and maintain audience flow and inheritance as well as highlighting the most popular genres of… Show more Manage the programming and scheduling strategy of Virgin TV Ultra HD. Strategically plan all content across available license periods, monitoring all exhibitions and utilising content across the schedule and within the annual budget. Update the Rights Management document via Air Table to ensure accuracy and aid long term planning. Analyse viewing figures and performance data to identify and maintain audience flow and inheritance as well as highlighting the most popular genres of programming whilst acquiring new content. Working with the compliance team, ascertain that all programming is suitable and appropriate for its allocated slot within the schedule, using compliance feedback and BBFC ratings. Organise onboarding - delivery of all long and short form content, subtitles and other metadata from all content providers to the play-out provider. Maintain and build relationships to ensure a smooth end-to-end work flow. Manage the scheduling of all VOD and Catch Up content for the UHD channel. Assign ratings and advisory information and warnings as indicated. Create strands, themes and stunts within the schedule to showcase the best of the acquired programming. Relay all monthly highlights and priorities to the promotions team, selecting programming to be promoted. Working with the Head of Programming and Director of Acquisitions, select appropriate programming from available content providers to create a competitive and exciting schedule, exclusively in UHD and within the channel brand. Maintain an up-to-date budget for the year ahead, allocating all necessary programming costs. Show less



Quintus Studios (by Quintus Media GmbH)

• Germany
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Content Specialist (Freelance)

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  Continuing the work started whilst Head of Content at Quintus Media, selecting and acquiring content for the SVOD platform. Entering and updating all metadata, preparing images, synopsis and contracts. Various other projects including updating the company YouTube channel and uploading of all relevant content and details as well as subtitle work. Continuing the work started whilst Head of Content at Quintus Media, selecting and acquiring content for the SVOD platform. Entering and updating all metadata, preparing images, synopsis and contracts. Various other projects including updating the company YouTube channel and uploading of all relevant content and details as well as subtitle work.



Quintus Studios (by Quintus Media GmbH)

• Germany
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Content

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Oversee and acquire content for an online worldwide digital SVOD platform specializing in niche documentaries and non-scripted factual programming. Pre-launch; ascertaining the amount of content required to launch the platform worldwide and managing the sustainability and lifespan of content. Negotiating content deals with international distributors and directly with programme producers to get the best quality and most diverse range of programming available for subscribers… Show more Oversee and acquire content for an online worldwide digital SVOD platform specializing in niche documentaries and non-scripted factual programming. Pre-launch; ascertaining the amount of content required to launch the platform worldwide and managing the sustainability and lifespan of content. Negotiating content deals with international distributors and directly with programme producers to get the best quality and most diverse range of programming available for subscribers. Being able to monitor, review and analyse viewing and subscriber trends and statistics to determine the most successful route for the online platform. Negotiating content deals with international distributors and also directly with content producers to get the best quality and diverse range of programming available for subscribers. Adjusting content strategies in accordance with subscriber demand. Show less Oversee and acquire content for an online worldwide digital SVOD platform specializing in niche documentaries and non-scripted factual programming. Pre-launch; ascertaining the amount of content required to launch the platform worldwide and managing the sustainability and lifespan of content. Negotiating content deals with international distributors and directly with programme producers to get the best quality and most diverse range of programming available for subscribers… Show more Oversee and acquire content for an online worldwide digital SVOD platform specializing in niche documentaries and non-scripted factual programming. Pre-launch; ascertaining the amount of content required to launch the platform worldwide and managing the sustainability and lifespan of content. Negotiating content deals with international distributors and directly with programme producers to get the best quality and most diverse range of programming available for subscribers. Being able to monitor, review and analyse viewing and subscriber trends and statistics to determine the most successful route for the online platform. Negotiating content deals with international distributors and also directly with content producers to get the best quality and diverse range of programming available for subscribers. Adjusting content strategies in accordance with subscriber demand. Show less



Da Vinci

• Germany
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Scheduler

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Short and long-term scheduling of various international feeds of Da Vinci educational channels. Monitored viewing figures and patterns to ascertain which areas of the programming schedule were working well and which areas required changes and adjustments to encourage audience retention and flow. Short and long-term scheduling of various international feeds of Da Vinci educational channels. Monitored viewing figures and patterns to ascertain which areas of the programming schedule were working well and which areas required changes and adjustments to encourage audience retention and flow.



London Live

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programme Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  Working directly with the Programme Director, create competitive short & long-term monthly schedules using research & ratings. React & change the schedule as necessary to maximize audience retention & flow. Maintain the best possible intelligence about forthcoming events & competitor activity in order to aid schedule decision-making. Create strands, themes and stunts within the schedule to showcase the best of the acquired programming within the daytime and peak schedule… Show more Working directly with the Programme Director, create competitive short & long-term monthly schedules using research & ratings. React & change the schedule as necessary to maximize audience retention & flow. Maintain the best possible intelligence about forthcoming events & competitor activity in order to aid schedule decision-making. Create strands, themes and stunts within the schedule to showcase the best of the acquired programming within the daytime and peak schedule. Acquire programming & films that reflect the brand of the channel & adhere to the audience demand & viewing patterns. Attend MIP to expand distributor contacts. Network to create knowledge & awareness of the channel & the brand. Monitor daily, weekly & monthly ratings to decipher audience viewing patterns & to determine which areas of the schedule need to be adjusted accordingly. Effectively manage programme stock ensuring full use of runs available within the license period available. Create license reports to monitor use of programming & ensure all is amortized accordingly. Support the Programme Director in the planning of promotional requirements for the linear & non-linear platforms in conjunction with Programming, Creative, Continuity & Marketing teams, & the production of monthly promotional make lists. Liaise with broadcast management system representative for amendments, configuration & development to the scheduling software, ZEUS & monitor all changes.

• Senior Programme & Presentation Scheduler

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Developing & checking monthly linear & non-linear programme schedule grids, producing listings, licensing reports, other reports & supporting documentation. Liaise with creative team/Promo Producers to ensure smooth planning & delivery of all on air & non-linear assets ahead of deadline. Work closely with Research team, consulting ratings, qualitative research, market data & information on competitor schedules as required.



AMD

• London, United Kingdom

• Schedule and Programming Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

  Bringing 4 African-based start-up general entertainment channels to launch using Zeus. Preparing all presentation and planning schedules, viewing/entering all received content from distributors and testing the software. Scheduling all transmission events at presentation level. Selecting content to purchase from distributors to add to the library of programming across the channels. Assist Schedule Manager in programme planning long term schedules. Selecting… Show more Bringing 4 African-based start-up general entertainment channels to launch using Zeus. Preparing all presentation and planning schedules, viewing/entering all received content from distributors and testing the software. Scheduling all transmission events at presentation level. Selecting content to purchase from distributors to add to the library of programming across the channels. Assist Schedule Manager in programme planning long term schedules. Selecting programming/films from available content to make strategic and competitive schedules in accordance with the channel brand and target audience for each channel respectively. Ingest all materials and monitor transmission, amending live schedules as necessary. Show less Bringing 4 African-based start-up general entertainment channels to launch using Zeus. Preparing all presentation and planning schedules, viewing/entering all received content from distributors and testing the software. Scheduling all transmission events at presentation level. Selecting content to purchase from distributors to add to the library of programming across the channels. Assist Schedule Manager in programme planning long term schedules. Selecting… Show more Bringing 4 African-based start-up general entertainment channels to launch using Zeus. Preparing all presentation and planning schedules, viewing/entering all received content from distributors and testing the software. Scheduling all transmission events at presentation level. Selecting content to purchase from distributors to add to the library of programming across the channels. Assist Schedule Manager in programme planning long term schedules. Selecting programming/films from available content to make strategic and competitive schedules in accordance with the channel brand and target audience for each channel respectively. Ingest all materials and monitor transmission, amending live schedules as necessary. Show less



SE Asia & South Africa

• SE Asia & South Africa

• Travelling

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

  Travelled SE Asia visiting Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, The Philippines, China and then South Africa. Travelled SE Asia visiting Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, The Philippines, China and then South Africa.



ViacomCBS Networks International

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Scheduler

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

  Scheduling of all elements for MTV bouquet of Music & Entertainment channels. Launched MTV Live HD Euro & UK channels. Maintain relationships between programming & presentation departments to meet the brand requirements of the channels. Daily download of schedules, AsRuns and missing lists. Testing of software WhatsOn, reporting bugs and carrying out testing where needed to incorporate upgrades of software. Scheduling of all elements for MTV bouquet of Music & Entertainment channels. Launched MTV Live HD Euro & UK channels. Maintain relationships between programming & presentation departments to meet the brand requirements of the channels. Daily download of schedules, AsRuns and missing lists. Testing of software WhatsOn, reporting bugs and carrying out testing where needed to incorporate upgrades of software.



A+E Networks EMEA

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Presentation Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Management of 3 Presentation Schedulers. Ensured all broadcast presentation events were scheduled accurately using BSS and downloaded to transmission by the agreed deadlines. Check schedules consisted of all the broadcast elements that are to be transmitted, including programme information, commercial breaks, promotions, sponsorship, graphics, continuity announcements and all channel branding. Regular liaison with other departments; programming, graphics, editorial, creative… Show more Management of 3 Presentation Schedulers. Ensured all broadcast presentation events were scheduled accurately using BSS and downloaded to transmission by the agreed deadlines. Check schedules consisted of all the broadcast elements that are to be transmitted, including programme information, commercial breaks, promotions, sponsorship, graphics, continuity announcements and all channel branding. Regular liaison with other departments; programming, graphics, editorial, creative, transmission and sales. To ensure that high standards of Presentation were met, managed training, assistance, development and made regular reviews of teams work and abilities. Acted as deputy for the Head of Presentation & Network Operations and the other Presentation Manager when they were absent or as the business needs determined. Ensured the team met their restricted deadlines – emphasis on the importance to maintain an efficient department. Studied the working practices of team and suggested updated procedures to the Head of Presentation & Network Operations when necessary. Ensured promo allocation was met by maintaining a weekly promo usage report for designated channels. Compiled the HD/International promo allocation, liaising with the Media Planner/International Promo Co-ordinator when necessary. Promptly dealt with any problems at TX or other departments. Actively oversaw the development of each team member, ensuring annual objectives were set and met. Show less Management of 3 Presentation Schedulers. Ensured all broadcast presentation events were scheduled accurately using BSS and downloaded to transmission by the agreed deadlines. Check schedules consisted of all the broadcast elements that are to be transmitted, including programme information, commercial breaks, promotions, sponsorship, graphics, continuity announcements and all channel branding. Regular liaison with other departments; programming, graphics, editorial, creative… Show more Management of 3 Presentation Schedulers. Ensured all broadcast presentation events were scheduled accurately using BSS and downloaded to transmission by the agreed deadlines. Check schedules consisted of all the broadcast elements that are to be transmitted, including programme information, commercial breaks, promotions, sponsorship, graphics, continuity announcements and all channel branding. Regular liaison with other departments; programming, graphics, editorial, creative, transmission and sales. To ensure that high standards of Presentation were met, managed training, assistance, development and made regular reviews of teams work and abilities. Acted as deputy for the Head of Presentation & Network Operations and the other Presentation Manager when they were absent or as the business needs determined. Ensured the team met their restricted deadlines – emphasis on the importance to maintain an efficient department. Studied the working practices of team and suggested updated procedures to the Head of Presentation & Network Operations when necessary. Ensured promo allocation was met by maintaining a weekly promo usage report for designated channels. Compiled the HD/International promo allocation, liaising with the Media Planner/International Promo Co-ordinator when necessary. Promptly dealt with any problems at TX or other departments. Actively oversaw the development of each team member, ensuring annual objectives were set and met. Show less



Sony Pictures Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Schedule Planner, UK & Italy

  • Apr 2009 - Nov 2011

  Responsible for Western Europe channels, UK & Italy. Managed 3 schedulers and 2 freelance schedulers. Specialized in performance of 3 channels and actively prepared for any new launches that were imminent within each territory. Project managed launch of SET UK for scheduling department. Managed workload of all schedulers, making sure schedules were optimized using an effective programming and promotion plan. Managed day-to-day complex schedules, making sure all… Show more Responsible for Western Europe channels, UK & Italy. Managed 3 schedulers and 2 freelance schedulers. Specialized in performance of 3 channels and actively prepared for any new launches that were imminent within each territory. Project managed launch of SET UK for scheduling department. Managed workload of all schedulers, making sure schedules were optimized using an effective programming and promotion plan. Managed day-to-day complex schedules, making sure all final schedules were accurate and downloaded to play out within set deadlines. Together with Programming Manager maximized appeal of channels to their respective target audiences & affiliate clients with strategic & responsive channel scheduling. Use of competitor ratings and competitor schedules to plan direction of channel and cross-reference demographic of audience to maximize channel appeal to its target audience. Produced monthly run reports, outlining to Programming Manager number of runs used and remaining on all series and movies in license on channel in question. A competent and a vast knowledge of OFCOM regulations, deciding position of programming, promo and commercial placement. 6 years experience in use of scheduling software PROVYS, ‘super-user’ acting as a main contact for all team members. Super-user in VISION, which was being rolled out across all channels. Project managing this change in software, responsible for all testing and updating team.

• Scheduler

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2009

  Dedicated scheduler for AXN Germany and AXN Italy channels. Insertion of all elements of the schedule ensuring that they were aligned with the channel brand.

• Assistant Scheduler

  • Feb 2006 - Apr 2006

  Prepping of all presentation schedules for AXN Germany and AXN Italy.