DIRECTEUR GENERAL TV / DIRECTOR GENERAL TV

Role Summary

The Director General is the chief executive officer of the Douala-based TV station in Cameroon, responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational performance, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance of the network.

This role requires a leader with deep media experience, strong commercial instincts, proven organizational leadership, and the ability to manage technical broadcast operations, editorial integrity, and institutional relations at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Leadership & Transformation
 Define and execute the TV station’s strategic vision, including digital expansion,
programming strategy, and modernization of broadcast infrastructure.
 Lead organizational restructuring to improve efficiency, accountability, and
performance.
 Drive innovation in content, distribution, and audience engagement.

B. Operational Management
 Oversee all departments: News, Programs, Technical / Engineering, Commercial, Finance, HR, and Regional Bureaus.
 Ensure 24/7 broadcasts continuity, technical reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
 Implement robust operational processes, risk management, and
quality-control systems.

C. Editorial Oversight
 Guarantee editorial independence, accuracy, and ethical standards.
 Approve major editorial decisions, flagship programs, and special coverage.
 Strengthen newsroom culture, talent development, and investigative capacity.

D. Commercial & Financial Performance
 Drive revenue growth through advertising, sponsorships, partnerships, and new business lines.
 Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and cost optimization.
 Build strong relationships with advertisers, agencies, and corporate partners.

E. Institutional & Regulatory Relations
 Represent the TV station before MINCOM, ART, CONAC, Elections Cameroon, and other regulatory bodies.
 Ensure compliance with all broadcasting laws, licensing requirements, and content regulations.
 Maintain high-level relationships with government, diplomatic missions, and industry associations.

F. Corporate Governance & Reporting
 Report regularly to the Board of Directors on performance, risks, and strategic initiatives. 

 Ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organization.

Required Qualifications
 Master’s degree in Media Management, Communication, Business
Administration, Political Science, or related field.
 Minimum 10 years+ of senior leadership experience in broadcasting, media, telecommunications, or large-scale communication organizations.
 Proven experience managing large teams and complex operations.
 Strong understanding of broadcast engineering, satellite transmission, and digital media ecosystems.
 Demonstrated commercial success and P&L responsibility.
 Excellent communication skills in French; English proficiency is an asset.

Key Competencies
 Strategic vision and execution
 Operational excellence
 Editorial judgment
 Commercial acumen
 Institutional diplomacy
 Crisis management
 High integrity and leadership maturity

EXPECTED START DATE : December 2026