Content Programmer

ABOUT VIU

Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional over-the-top (“OTT”) video streaming service, is available in 16 markets across Asia, the Middle East and South Africa, with 66.4 million monthly active users (“MAU”) as of December 2022.

The Viu service is available to consumers through a dual model with an ad-supported free tier and a premium subscription tier (consisting of different subscription options). Viu offers fresh premium TV series, movies and lifestyle programmes, in different genres from top content providers, in local and regional language and subtitles. It also produces premium original productions under the brand “Viu Original”.

Viu also offers users streaming and download features, and localised user interfaces across a myriad of connected devices. Viu can provide the best viewing experience regardless of device or network conditions.

The service can be accessed via the Viu app (available for free on App Store and Google Play) on connected devices, e.g. smartphones and tablets, select smart TVs, as well as on the web by logging into www.viu.com.

In addition, Viu International Limited, through its subsidiary Moov (Hong Kong) Limited, also operates MOOV, a popular digital music streaming and live music concerts service in Hong Kong.

JOB SPECIFICATION

At Viu, a Content Programmer is responsible for presenting our amazing shows to our global audience. The Content Programmer is surrounded by a dynamic team environment and supported by innovative technology amidst a fast-moving technological landscape in the world of video streaming services. The Programmer is thus the cornerstone of the Viu family’s vision of bringing The Best Of Asian Entertainment to our audience, particularly in Malaysia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensures content is presented and curated in the freshest and most exciting manner to make the best experience for Viu customers;
• Continually monitor performance of Viu content to determine its effectiveness;
• Continually assess the quality of service on Viu to ensure best possible experience for customers;
• Always in touch with Viu competitors in order to find an edge for our own service;
• Renders assistance to operations teams to ensure Viu is functioning optimally at all times;
• Renders assistance to ad sales & sponsorship teams to ensure smooth operations of campaign implementations;
• Assists with content inventory management & strategy planning;
• Assists with evaluation and recommendation of content for future acquisition;
• Continually advocating, understanding, communicating and exemplifying Viu’s company values.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A personal & passionate interest in the world of entertainment, particularly in Asian and Chinese-language television content, is a must;
• Prior knowledge of broadcast or OTT platform programming, while not a pre-requisite, will be a substantial advantage;
• Analytical & curious by nature, always seeking to learn and understand;
• Ability to spot issues and problem-solve on the job;
• Attention to detail is essential;
• Appropriately skilled at written & verbal communication with multiple-level and multinational internal & external stakeholders;
• Flexibility to answer the call of duty outside of stipulated work hours due to the nature of Viu’s always-on business operations;
• Fun-loving, energetic and enthusiastic about achieving Viu’s vision of bringing The Best Of Asian Entertainment, all important traits for a successful career at Viu.