MANAGER OTT - Auckland Park at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Main purpose of the position:

• The purpose of this position is to develop, facilitate and implement the News and Current Affairs department’s OTT and digital media operations in line with SABC’s OTT strategy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, facilitate, and implement SABC News and Current Affairs’ OTT and digital media operations strategy in accordance with the public broadcaster’s corporate plans
• Prepare and manage the integration of SABC News radio, television and digital content into the OTT platform
• Develop an operational plan for OTT through coordination and liaison with various internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the operational and backend development aspects of Digital News platforms such as the website and News App
• Design and communicate concise operational plans for OTT and special projects involving digital media at News and Current Affairs
• Play supporting role to Editor: Digital News by performing oversight functions over the business unit’s technological and technical operations
• Accommodate the recommendations - and represent the views of News and Current Affairs senior editorial staff in the implementation of OTT content strategy on all relevant forums
• Research and develop monetisation strategies for News and Current Affairs’ OTT offering, while ensuring the preservation of current digital media revenue streams to safeguard financial sustainability
• Ensure quality control of all multimedia content published on Digital News as well as corporate OTT platforms in collaboration with Multimedia Manager
• Ensure ease of access to key content offerings such as public service news and information on OTT platforms
• Participate in the drafting and processing of relevant operations business requirement documents, Service Level Agreements as well as in the appointment and procurement of essential digital media services in strict compliance with business reporting cycles
• Assist with the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to News and Current Affairs’ OTT and digital media operations
• Oversee the management of operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent monetary loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations
• Compile, manage and oversee the utilization of the unit’s budget cost effectively
• Adhere to South Africa’s constitution, all broadcasting and other legislation, ICASA’s license conditions, regulations, and rulings, Film and Publications Act, the BCCSA’s Code of Conduct and recommendations, SABC’s Editorial Policies and Digital News and Current Affairs’ style-guide etc.
• Develop and Implement compelling and innovative solutions for the News Division.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies, Journalism or equivalent qualification./ NQF6
• Post-graduate qualification advantageous/NQF7
• 6 years’ experience in digital media or information technology field of which 2 years should be at supervisory level
• Practical experience in multimedia editing/publishing processes and Content Management Systems
• Understanding of quality control standards in broadcasting and online publishing
• Practical understanding of metadata and related processes
• Experience in preparing content for digital media platforms including social media
• Professional understanding of global trends in digital media
• Experience in preparation of content for OTT i.e. VOD, podcasting and social media
• Scheduling of media content and practical understanding of Electronic Programming Guides (EPG)
• Understanding of monetisation of digital content and ability to identify monetisation opportunities on all digital platforms
• Able to develop and present strategies for all digital platforms
• Experience in project management
• An  understanding of the digital environment in South Africa and the role of OTT in this space