Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and creative OTT Platform
Content Manager to lead the full lifecycle management of video content across
our Over-The-Top (OTT) platform. From live streams to on-demand shows, you will
ensure every piece of content is strategically curated, accurately formatted,
and optimally scheduled for maximum engagement and monetization. This role
blends content operations, visual presentation, and platform strategy to
deliver a seamless and compelling user experience.
Their key responsibilities include:
- Manage
the ingestion, scheduling, and publishing of video content across all OTT
verticals (news, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, etc.).
- Ensure
all uploaded videos adhere to platform guidelines and quality standards
(resolution, duration, metadata, etc.).
- Curate
and organize content into playlists, carousels, and featured categories to
enhance discoverability and engagement.
- Track
content performance and optimize based on consumption patterns.
- Operate
the OTT content management system (CMS) efficiently to upload, tag,
categorize, and publish content.
- Coordinate
with tech/engineering to resolve content delivery issues (e.g.,
transcoding failures, thumbnail errors, playback issues).
- Monitor
video metadata accuracy — titles, descriptions, keywords, language,
subtitles, and publishing times.
- Collaborate
with design teams to ensure high-quality thumbnails, banners, and episode
artwork are optimized for engagement.
- Apply
A/B testing insights to improve visual assets (thumbnails, banners) and
maximize click-through rates.
- Review
and approve content for editorial accuracy, format integrity, copyright
compliance, and platform suitability.
- Enforce
content standards across different formats (e.g., vertical, horizontal,
short-form, full-length).
- Work
closely with editorial, production, marketing, legal, and analytics teams
to support content launches and campaigns.
- Collaborate
with social media and audience teams to drive traffic to the OTT platform.
- Identify
underperforming and high-performing content and recommend editorial
actions.
- Suggest
content packaging ideas (e.g., genre bundles, weekend specials,
countdowns).
- Support
promotional planning (e.g., featured shows, homepage takeovers, app
banners).
- Enforce
content standards across different formats (e.g., vertical, horizontal,
short-form, full-length).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Media, Film, Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- 3+
years of experience in content operations or digital video publishing,
preferably in a digital only/OTT or streaming platform environment.
- Familiarity
with VOD, Live streaming, and Catch-up TV workflows.
- Experience
with major OTT CMS platforms like Vimeo, YouTube CMS, or Meta Business
Suite or other custom CMS tools.
How to
Apply
Please share your cover letter and resume to recruitment@mediamax.co.ke on
or before July, 8, 2025
