
paul mason
chief executive officer
About
Senior Media Executive with extensive experience in the areas of broadcast operations, business development and scheduling. Operational lead for major change initiatives, including 100+ channel launches and migrations, operational outsourcing and offshoring and business process reengineering (BPR). Proven ability to build and lead highly successful and effective teams. Highly competent senior manager with excellent knowledge of the broadcasting value chain. Specialties: Business and environment analysis; Project and change management; BPR; System implementation lead; Client relationship management; Channel launches; CMS migrations; Strategic planning; Resource management and development; Budget planning and control.
united kingdom
london
broadcast media
broadcast, broadcast television, digital media, television, new media, vod, project planning, strategic planning, digital asset management, digital strategy, broadcasting, crm, management, strategy, channel launches, cms implementation, video, project and change management, system implementation lead, resource management and development, entertainment, business and environment analysis, business process re engineering, client relationship management, budget planning and control, cms, digital marketing, business development, business operations, change management, business process, leadership, team leadership, project management, business strategy, management consulting, operations management, business analysis, microsoft office, prince2, agile project management
Experience

senior director, channel operations
viacom international media networks
* In addition to the responsibilities within previous role; * Operational lead for transition to Amsterdam site * Alignment of value chains to ensure commitment to SLA uptime across multiple sites

director of channel operations
viacom international media networks
* Responsibilities * Development of lean and agile service led operations team * Establish processes and workflows that enable effective implementation of client strategy * Manage and co-ordinate roll out of channel launches and rebrands * Ensure channels adhere to all local market regulatory standards * Maximise system use through workflow and process analysis * Identify and co-ordinate training and development needs for all staff * Translation and delivery of new channel services and requirements * Development of service metrics for financial analysis * Budget management and controls for operations and system development * Client relationship management * Key Achievements * Creation of AUS/NZ satellite operational hub * Operational lead in new CMS development and implementation * Migrated and launched 50+ international channels * Managed growth of operations team from 10 to 45 people through structural and process redesign reducing headcount requirements by 20% * Improved service uptime for all channels * Established communication structure between client groups and operations

head of on air planning
mtv uk, australia, cee, israel, russia, ukraine & baltics
* Responsibilities * Ensure output of 10 UK channels adhere to editorial and regulatory requirements * Act as liaison between technical and editorial teams * Lead the development of in-house CMS * Manage relationships with third party sales house and ratings agencies * Investigation and follow up on air service affecting issues * Champion best practice across within the department to ensure the most effective and efficient use of the infrastructure * Achievements * Helped improve channel up-time and brand confidence in operational and technical teams * Led numerous global rebrands for MTV portfolio * Launched VIVA music channel * Implemented more optimal break structure to help realise improved audience retention and associated commercial revenues.

chief executive officer
porterson

presentation manager
frontage satellite television
* Responsibilities * Main point of contact for the team of schedulers working across the network of channels. * Responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the team and the department across all aspects of transmission * Achievements * Managed the introduction of a new tailor made Channel Management system. This included development, testing and the eventual implementation of the CMS.

vice president, media services
viacom
* Implementation of new Broadcast Management System for Domestic U.S. and Latin America. * 1000+ users across multiple sites * 20+ core integrations * Customisation Scope and Delivery * Multi-tiered workstreams * UAT and Regression Testing * Release Management * Parallel run planning and execution * Extensive training plan and supporting materials * Senior Stakeholder Communications * Risk Management

presentation manager
tv3 group ireland
* Responsibilities * Develop vision and strategy for future Presentation function * Create an environment of learning and growth, self awareness and creativity * Encourage a climate of individual and team accountability * Continually assess working practices and drive efficiency and consistency across the department * Support and guide change that delivers positive benefits to our channels * Achievements * Launch of flagship Virgin One channel * Managed numerous rebrands including Living, Bravo, Challenge and Trouble * Operational lead for relationship with third party playout provider

presentation editor
flextech television
* Responsibilities * Create an environment of learning and growth, self awareness and creativity * Encourage a climate of individual and team accountability * Continually assess working practices and drive efficiency and consistency across the team * Support and guide change that delivers positive benefits to the channels * Achievements * Managed numerous rebrands including Bravo, Bravo 2 and FTN * Helped to launch Bravo 2
Education
new york film academy
film
buckinghamshire new university
advertising
the open university
Fundamentals of Senior Management - Strategy - Creativity, Innovation and Change - Business operations: delivering value - Making a difference: evidence based initiative
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