Audio Visual Imaging Producer: Lesedi FM at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main purpose of position

• To conceptualize, produce and deliver high quality Seasonal, Generic, Programme Specific and Campaign Specific multi-platform Imaging Material  & Promos in line with the station’s sound and feel, programme briefs, campaign briefs and programming & marketing strategies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFECIENCY

• Conceptualize, script,  and produce cutting edge, high quality, generic, seasonal and thematic Station Imaging (jingles, promos, and one-liners)
• Prepare/compile briefs for station’s brand and imaging campaigns.
• Identify relevant voices in order to produce unique and up-to-date station imaging.
• Receive bookings and prepare for recordings, ensuring all equipment, facilities and resources are available for production, according to production specifications
• Assist in the planning, preparation, logistical arrangements and production of station promos
• Effective recording of productions, ensuring the optimal mix of all the sound for broadcast, recording and sound reinforcement, in order to optimally deliver on the production needs and requirements.
• Continually monitor the technical quality of recording, ensuring optimal quality of broadcast and adherence to broadcasting standards.
• Timeous and accurate administration of production procedures, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
• Effective monitoring of technical quality and reporting of faults, in order to resolve any technical problems.
• Advise and assist on appropriate aspects, limitations, alternatives and utilisation of equipment to minimise mistakes and optimise and enhance product.
• Provide advice on aspects of quality control, in order to ensure superior quality of broadcasts.
• Assess and evaluate new equipment and provide feedback on relevance and suitability.
• Effective execution of daily administrative tasks to assist with the effective functionality of the section

REPORTING AND ADMINISTRATION

• Execute administrative procedures necessary for the smooth running of the business unit. 
• Ensure timeous studio bookings to ensure delivery of promo materials according to agreed timelines
• Create and manage production schedules for recording of promos, liners and other imaging elements.
• Ensure effective informal and on-the-job training for interns and junior employees to ensure a competent staff compliment.
• Provide weekly and monthly imaging Reports, highlighting key milestones, challenges and achievements

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regularly to ensure timeous delivery of Imaging and promo materials as per brief.
• Maintain close working relationships with producers and production teams to ensure optimal delivery of generic and programme specific imaging.
•  Facilitate and manage meetings with my production teams to go through creative briefs and generate creative concepts, angles and ideas for various show promos and Imaging. 
• Engage with internal content contributors (News & CAFF, Sport  and Commercial Enterprises)  and go through various plans for the monthly content plans for imaging and promo alignment.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in sound engineering or related discipline

 
EXPERIENCE

• 4 years’ experience in broadcasting environment of which 2 years should be in radio technical production.

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency in recording and editing software ( i.e pro tools, audacity, adobe etc).
• Above average experience and knowledge of broadcasting production technology and digital media application
• Above average proficiency of the Sesotho and English languages (spoken and written) is essential
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and on short notice 
• Good research skills and ability to apply research information
• Knowledge of popular music, and current affairs will be an advantage

Deadline:8th February,2026