Fox Networks GroupContent & Planning Lead
Jul. 2011 - Dec. 2018Istanbul, Turkey• Leading the Programming Team to create programming strategies for Foxlife, FX, Foxcrime, National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, National Geographic People and 24Kitchen
• Working with the Programming Coordinators and Short Form Schedulers to execute all relevant reviews and practices and prepare all documents (eg. editorial calendars, quarterly forecast reviews, etc) to ensure all FNG Thematic Channels-as a whole and individually-are in consistency with the Programming Strategy, channels’ positioning and the unified message agreed with all other departments and to ensure a clear and effective establishment of channel architecture and break structure
• Preparing and releasing monthly catch-up & VOD schedules and information to the local platforms and internal teams
• Developing content strategy aligned with National Geographic Partners values and local sensitivities. Be the programming point of contact for all queries from National Geographic Partners (Magazine, Nat Geo live projects, etc.)
• Implementing Global & European priority scheduling requirements and communicating with other National Geographic Channels teams across the globe to circulate regional updates and exchange ideas
• Establishing a content tracker for potential acquisitions
• Be aware of all regulatory and compliance issues, working closely both with the compliance officer & legal department
• Working closely with production department and be able to voice editorial opinions regarding the approach of upcoming in-house content
• Organizing and keeping the inventory and quarterly/yearly lists of all the channels up to date to ensure the contractual requirements are met
• Liaising with local platforms, distributing channel schedules and communicating monthly content highlights / schedule strategies
• Inserting programs/schedule/EPG data into broadcast management systems and global database