Intern: Programme Scheduler at eMedia Investments

Roles and Responsibilities

Schedule Support & Data Entry

• Assist with the creation and updating of daily schedules using the Broadcast Management System (BMS).
• Support the entry of programme titles, timings, episode details, and run orders under supervision.
• Help verify that programme durations align with available time slots and break templates.

Compliance Awareness

• Learn about the BCCSA broadcasting regulations and internal compliance standards.
• Assist in checking content metadata to ensure basic compliance criteria are met.

Programming Rights & Contractual Awareness

• Help track programme run counts and license expiry dates as part of the scheduling process.
• Cross-reference basic rights data provided by the Programme Coordinator team when scheduling content.

Schedule Updates & Change Tracking

• Support the implementation of schedule updates in the BMS as instructed.
• Maintain internal logs or trackers of scheduling changes for communication with other departments.

Break Pattern Assistance

• Assist in applying commercial break templates to scheduled programmes.
• Learn to evaluate and adjust break patterns to match programme formats where needed.

Error Checking & Reporting

• Perform basic error-checking on schedule outputs to identify discrepancies.
• Report potential issues or misalignments to the Programme Scheduler for correction.

Internal Communication

• Draft and distribute programming highlight summaries or basic schedule updates to internal stakeholders.
• Respond to routine queries from the Traffic, Planning, or Marketing teams with guidance.

Requirements

About You

• Demonstrates mutual respect and builds trust through honesty and ethical conduct
• Shows commitment and discipline by fully supporting decisions and pursuing targets with resilience
• Communicates openly and clearly while collaborating effectively as a team player
• Takes accountability by setting clear goals, involving the right people, and sharing responsibility for results
• Applies integrative thinking by generating innovative ideas, drawing logical conclusions, and adapting to change

Requirements

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) – Essential
• Diploma and/or Degree in Broadcasting, Media Studies, Communications (NQF Level 6) – Essential