Development & Production Lead, Thailand

Job Description

THE JOB

The Head of Content, Thailand will be work with Regional Head of Content and responsible for setting up the local content strategy in preparation for the launch of HBO Max, with oversight of commissioning, production and acquisition of content in Thailand.

The successful candidate will be the public face of WarnerMedia local production in Thailand and will be a strategic liaison, partnering with the local creative and production communities. This role will be expected to hire and lead a team of talented creative and production staff to grow the Thailand premium content business from selection to delivery, whilst also leveraging all existing internal resources.

THE DAILY

Strategy and partnerships
• Define and implement the strategy for the future of Thailand content for WarnerMedia and HBO MAX locally, overseeing commissioning and original production, content partnerships and acquisitions excluding Kids
• Lead the growth and success of WarnerMedia's Thailand content library both regionally and globally excluding kids

Production and Development
• Overseeing the development of scripted and unscripted projects to ensure a consistent flow of first class, fully developed, HBO Max-appropriate material for potential production
• Identifying potential formats, books, original series and miniseries and working with regional Business and Legal affairs to secure and build intellectual property and content assets
• Guiding these projects through the whole development process and deliver regular cadence of projects
• Working with external producers to attach other creative elements e.g. directors, leading talent
• Overseeing the preparation of production plans and budgets for potential future projects
• Recommending suitable projects for production
• At all times collaborating with WarnerMedia and HBO Max staff across regions and functions
• Overseeing the production and delivery of world-class scripted and unscripted projects suitable for release on HBO Max
• Recommending appropriate producers and production companies for any projects developed internally
• Representing WarnerMedia's creative, financial, and operational interests on all productions
• Exercising WarnerMedia's contractual approvals as needed

Acquisition
• Identify exclusive content and curate relevant content for HBO MAX
• Manage and oversee all paperwork and budgets related to Acquisition
• Constantly updating the content grid and work closely with regional teams

Programme planning and marketing
• Collaborating with the HBO Max and WarnerMedia departments locally and regionally that schedule and promote HBO Max original programming

Management/corporate
• Working closely with local WarnerMedia management and regional departments to prepare annual Original Production budgets and plans, recruit and monitor staff and all administrative responsibilities usually associated with running a busy development and commissioning department

THE ESSENTIALS
• An established talent in the Thailand creative community with deep knowledge of local content
• Proven success in developing, producing, commissioning content (either film or series) for distribution in Thailand and internationally
• Ability to attract top local creative talent (writers, producers, directors, actors etc.)
• Resourceful with strong network with Licensors and distributors
• Organised, attention to detail as and great time management skills
• Data driven approach in articulating content investment opportunities and clearly identifying measurable return on investment for HBO Max and WarnerMedia
• Team player and leader who will cooperate successfully with others both internally and externally
• Proven taste in choosing material and creative elements
• Native Thai speaker; regional language communication a plus
• Excellent presentation skills. Exceptional proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint and other word processing tools
• Fluent written and spoken English

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7kke6-18-216-233-58-42 in your application.