Planning Producer at eMedia Investments

Content Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage daily/weekly content plans in collaboration with editorial teams.
• Align news coverage with organizational objectives and strategic priorities.
• Coordinate with archives to secure overlays and appropriate visuals for booked guests.
• Maintain a news calendar, tracking major events, breaking news potential, and emerging trends.
• Complete the check list prior to each show 
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Adjust content plans proactively in response to breaking news or scheduling conflicts.

Guest Booking & Talent Coordination

• Research, identify, and book relevant guests for interviews, discussions, and panels.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry experts, analysts, and commentators.
• Request quality images from guest and overlay if applicable
• Handle logistics, including travel arrangements and technical setup for guest appearances.
• Ensure guests are briefed, prepared, and available on time for live segments.
• Manage unexpected guest cancellations with rapid, effective solutions.
• Ensure guest appearances and interviews fit within live broadcast constraints.
• React swiftly to last-minute cancellations by securing alternative guests.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with reporters, anchors, producers, and technical teams to coordinate execution.
• Provide clear and timely updates on guest availability and schedule changes.
• Conduct post-show debriefs to refine and improve future guest coordination and planning.
• Troubleshoot logistical challenges while maintaining high broadcast quality.

Audience Engagement & Analytics

• Analyze audience feedback and ratings to refine guest booking strategies.
• Collaborate with digital and social media teams to promote guest appearances.
• Leverage data insights to enhance content relevance and viewer engagement.

Team Development

• Stay abreast of role and industry developments and ensure that skills and experience remain updated.
• Keep team skills and knowledge current, particularly in journalism and media trends.
• Proactively manage performance, addressing concerns with clear, timely actions.
• Identify and implement training programs to develop team capabilities, skills and experience.

Personal Development

• Engage in continuous learning, complete development plans, and stay informed on current events.
• Completing Individual Development Plan.
• Attending a minimum of 2 learning and development courses bi-annually.
• Participating in peer and team learning initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Journalism

Experience

• 8 years in Broadcast Journalism
• Drivers Licences is essential