Presentation Scheduler at MultiChoice

About the Job

Purpose of the Position:

• To construct and deliver an accurate on-air transmission log.

Key Performance Objectives

On-Air transmission

• Construction of a transmission log (presentation schedule) to ensure correct transmission of content across all channels e.g. programming, advertising, various On-Air elements, sponsorships, branding and marketing material.
• Produce a meticulously accurate transmission.
• Transmission-ready detailed 48hour running-order Log for Playout by required daily deadline.
• Construct and deliver fault free Transmission Logs for transmission, against strict deadlines, for all current and future M-Net channels.
• Accurately capture the Programming and content from the Macro schedule (Synergy) to the Micro schedule across required channels including Africa Customization.
• Query anomalies to ensure accurate running order logs (schedules)
• Create Formats, if required.
• Thorough checking of own logs.
• Generate running order schedule and maintain on-air elements in the current operating system, Synergy’s Micro Scheduling System.

  Compliance

• Ensure schedule is compliant with the BCCSA regulation and guidelines
• Ensure adherence to set company policies and procedures.
• Liaise with Internal departments EPG, Marketing, DStv Media Sales, Media Operations and Traffic on the status of the logs as per agreed standard operating procedure.

Qualifications Essential

• A Degree in Media Studies/Video Technology or similar

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of technical broadcasting experience
• On-Air transmission experience
• Understanding of broadcast value chain

Technical Competencies

• Relationship building
• Communication skills
• Media planning
• Barger agreements