Development - Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure completion and accuracy of business plan paperwork and administration
• Ensure completion and accurate administration of all contracts and agreements prior to broadcast
• Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
• Receive administrative paperwork prior to broadcast and distribute to relevant parties
• Support continual analysis and evaluation of current business in order to grow and maximise sponsorship
• Keep abreast of upcoming and new programmes and schedule changes
• Keep abreast of all the new and innovative technology in the execution of all elements
• Evaluate proposals and preview programmes prior to transmission in accordance with channel vision, mission and image
• Monitor programme route on schedule and communicate changes
• Monitor overall exposure received to sponsors
• Visit studio and locations
• Facilitates pitching sessions for short-listed producers
• Assist in the review of slots/programmes and audits of schedules and draw up briefs
• Assist with evaluation and negotiation of budgets
• Provide effective follow-up and after sales service to clients, verbally, telephonically and via e-mails and follow up meetings.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with internal and external clients to building better relationships with all our stakeholders and ensuring correct On-Air exposure execution.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Content Disciplines / Television Production / Media Studies or related Qualification (NQF 6)
• Completion of 12 months internship programme with SABC in Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education -Local Productions Department which ended by 31 May 2025
• This appointment will be made in line with the developmental principles as per the SABC Recruitment policy, whereby candidates will be appointed on 1 year development programme in order to gain the required experience within the Assistant Commissioning Editor – Education -Local Productions Department
• Knowledge of the broadcasting industry.
• Project management
• Research analysis
• Ability to act on research and to understand local and global broadcast trends
• Ability to work with clients and suppliers effectively
• A good communicator, motivator and problem solver
• PC literacy is essential (Ms Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations
• Possession of digital skills would be an added advantage