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  • Posted: Oct 1, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Who we are Established in 1940, we are a national development finance institution set up to promote economic growth and industrial development. We are owned by the South African government under the supervision of the Economic Development Department. Our vision We aim to be the primary source of commercially sustainable industrial development and innovation...
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    Media Industry Specialist

    Qualification and Experience

    • A relevant commercial Bachelor’s degree
    • Further post-graduate qualifications will be an advantage
    • 5-8 years’ experience in the Audio-Visual Sector
    • Previous experience analysing all technical and marketing aspects of a deal/project – due diligence experience
    • Knowledge of sector legislation, policy, legal and regulatory frameworks
    • Sound grasp of how the audio-visual and media sector value chain functions.
    • Sound grasp of how the businesses in the motion picture and media sector operate;
    • Sound grasp of technologies employed in the audio-visual and media sector;
    • Extensive experience and knowledge in entertainment, television and film development, original series production, along with strong relationships within the industry
    • Passionate about pop culture, movies, television shows and the evolving digital industry
    • Detailed analysis and interpretation of financial statements;
    • Ability to analyze a financial model/recoupment waterfalls.
    • Ability to conduct detailed analysis of the market
    • Corporate / commercial skills
    • Negotiate and conclude business deals
    • Creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to be detail-oriented, without losing sight of business goals
    • Proven track record in deal origination

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Conduct Basic Assessments of applications
    • Conducting due diligence/Investigation of transactions in the Financial, Marketing and Technical disciplines;
    • Structure, negotiate and manage deals involving the development and production of programs (scripted and non-scripted series, made for TV and feature length films and other projects assigned by the unit head as applicable
    • Review budgets, production materials and other information relating to the funding of programs
    • Develop and maintain client relationships;
    • Oversee the process of content production from concept to delivery
    • Establish and maintain effective relations with broadcasters, independent producers and industry bodies
    • Conceptualize marketing strategies to maximize viability of content funded by the IDC Contribute to strategy development of audio-visual sector;
    • Be part of the implementation team for strategic projects;
    • Supporting development of business opportunities for the Business Unit within the sector
    • Perform any additional duties as reasonably assigned by the line manager

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to IDC on careers.idc.co.za to apply

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