Job Description

About the Role:

Star Sports India is on the hunt for a passionate storyteller and proven media executive to shape the way cricket is presented on the network's Kannada feed. This is a rare opportunity to influence and shape the sport viewing experience in the State, across broadcast and digital platforms. As Executive Producer, you have the unique responsibility of deepening engagement with our core viewers and wholly passionate audience base. Your extensive knowledge on the sport aside, the successful candidate must possess shrewd editorial judgment in tandem with highly developed creative skills.

Context:

You understand what Kannada audiences expect from the game and can easily tap into the psyche of today's fans. You understand the stories that ignite their passion for sport. You help us own the conversation. Further, you are experienced in managing live and non-live production teams and have a proven track record of bringing the best out of individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape & own the programming delivery of Kannada on every match day with a sharp focus on deepening engagement with core viewer with a high-quality broadcast.
• Oversee surround programming and beyond-live content mix on the channel
• Work closely with Star Sports Lab, Studio & Live Production teams to deliver an exceptional on-air product.
• Create a high-performance production function which can service all areas of the business effectively, across Broadcast and Digital
• Play a key role in setting the daily match agenda and telling stories that the State needs to hear across sport
• Routinely deliver high quality programming in the live and non-live space that reinforces Star's reputation as world cricket's most progressive and respected broadcaster.
• Conjure and tell stories that are highly entertaining and build our audiences affection for the network Live & Non Live content. .
• Work closely with Star's on-air talent ranks to extract the desired programming dynamic
Performance Measures:

• Production delivery of all properties on the Star Sports Kannada channels for core viewers across TV & Digital medium
• Develop robust and thought-provoking content plans that engage audiences for longer and drives viewership.
• Managing your production team to conform to internationally acclaimed broadcast standards and practices in TV and Digital broadcast.
Qualifications:

Graduate/Postgraduate in any content/creative stream with minimum 15 years' experience

Personal Attributes:

• A lifelong passion for winning supported by an exceptional track record of results.
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.
• Willingness to work the hours and go beyond the call of duty to fulfil the commitments of the role.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance culture and build a team who are also able to operate to these high standards.
About Disney Star:


Star India has defined the Indian media landscape for more than 30 years, and is the country's leading media conglomerate, reaching more than 750 million viewers a month on TV across India and over 100 other countries.

Disney Star's channel portfolio cuts across general entertainment, films, sports, infotainment, kids, and lifestyle content across eight languages. The network generates over 20,000 hours of content every year and broadcasts 70+ channels, reaching 9 out of 10 C&S TV homes in India.

The Star Sports network is the leading sports network with 14+ channels in its bouquet. It is home to a number of leading domestic and international sports and is making quantum leaps in transforming sports in the country, helping India become a multi-sporting nation.

Disney+ Hotstar India's largest premium streaming platform has changed the way Indians watch their entertainment - from their favourite TV shows and movies to sporting extravaganzas. With the widest range of content in India, Disney+ Hotstar offers more than 100,000 hours of TV shows and movies in eight languages, and coverage of every major global sporting event, including the IPL.

The company is present in the Indian movie production and distribution space through Star Studios. Star Studios is responsible for the marketing and distribution of its Hollywood slate in the country.