Media24 is South Africa’s leading publisher with interests in digital media and services, newspapers, magazines, ecommerce, book publishing, print and distribution. It is part of Naspers, a multinational group of media and ecommerce platforms.
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The Creative Assistant is an integral contributor on POP24’s long form projects. Creative assistants are responsible for managing the flow of content information. The main role is to work closely alongside the Creative Producer to assist in developing individual content pieces ranging from strategic longform, serialized formats to short form video content for digital use, to meet audience objectives and the needs of the unit.
Requirements:
Relevant qualification.
A minimum of 3 years working experience in the TV production industry.
Must have worked in an environment where numerous projects happened at the same time.
Must have experience in a position that was highly pressurised.
Must have experience with working with limited and low budgets.
A valid driver’s license.
Key responsibilities:
Provide administrative and organisational support to the Creative Producer.
Manage calendar and scheduling of meetings, check-ins and content reviews.
Attend and minutes all content meetings.
Assist the Creative Head with communication to all stakeholders (internally and externally).
Assist Creative Head in finding suitable cast members and talent for different shows.
Do basic research for pitches and development projects.
Write short research abstracts and summaries.
Source images and video for pitches and development projects.
Researching topics to develop content that meets the division’s needs.
Compiling research packs, including interviewing sources and fact checking.
Research for background information on topics that form the content, and help with different aspects of planning and producing of programmes.
Assists with show formulation, content and formatting.
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