Associate Creative Director - Creative and Content (Fiction), Tamil

* Key Responsibilities •       To create engaging fiction content for consumers thereby building channel viewership by actively engaging in all stages of fiction content development – from ideation to execution for the assigned shows/ time slots. •       To ensure that Fiction programming is unique and ahead of competition. •       To ensure consistent high quality of creative and production. •       To ensure ideas, stories & scripts are reviewed and ready ahead of time and in sync with the programming strategy. Inputs to screenplay for stories, create gimmicks, festival specials, and high points in the show. •       Develop fiction stories for new shows, and new story tracks for existing fiction shows. •       To keenly analyse, understand & share consumer insights with leadership and/ or team and use the insights to guide programming decisions. •       Content ideation and collaboration with the team to generate fresh and innovative content ideas for fiction programming. •       Proofreading and Editing. Review and edit scripts for clarity, consistency, and grammar, ensuring the highest quality of content is delivered. •       Adapt content as needed to meet specific requirements, including time constraints and production limitations. •       Must be in-sync with the latest communication models, concepts, practices to ensure the content remains contemporary and impactful. •       Consume content across TV, Digital and movies and collaborate with Fiction cluster heads and executive producers. •       To maintain healthy relationships with internal network team & Production houses. * Skills & Attributes for success Strong ideation, storytelling, creative and evaluation skills Good command over Tamil language and culture.  Knowledge of TV Production. Created and/or led highly successful fiction properties and proven team player and leader. Challenger attitude - Never settle for less and willing to take risks.  Excellent communication, persuasion & negotiation skills. Excellent Problem solving & decision-making skills. Performance Measures Usage of storytelling techniques and emotional appeal to connect with viewers. Get the shows to leadership position and continue to lead. Timely Execution and meeting show deadlines. Break the template of the tried and tested storytelling format. Shows viewership in terms of time spent relative market share and reach. Consumer insights incorporated into shows. Stay ahead of competition by gaining insights and propose changes in the assigned                 shows, as needed, to edge over competition. To closely monitor and drive the assigned shows to slot leadership, market share  and/or agreed TVRs * Preferred Education & Experience •       Graduate and/ or P.G. in Mass Communication, Film & TV Production •       Any course in writing/visual media will be an added advantage. •       Candidates from the TV/Broadcast/OTT industry will be preferred.