Producer General Sport at MultiChoice

Key Performance Objectives

Tasks

Production Process

• Event planning – involved in the long-term visioning process by being available throughout the project's development phase.
• Ensure thorough pre-& post-production planning & execution to have all production elements ready on time.
• Prepare the production strategy which includes contingency plans and provide technical & creative content guidance to the relevant directors’ pool & other suppliers.
• Ensure successes and failures are reported according to SOP`s to ensure an evolving standard for future productions.
• Liaise with other departments around effective ways of working from a technical & content perspective.

 Stakeholder Management

• Engage with applicable sporting associations and bodies to promote the SuperSport brand.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders within the sporting community to promote the SuperSport brand.
• Build effective relationships with the broader broadcasting community and with 3rd party suppliers.

Budget Management

• Ensure cost effective use of resources.
• Ensure production stays within budget.
• Keep relevant parties informed of billing requirements.
• Ensure all productions meet required technical broadcasting standards and brand image.

 Content Origination

• Ensure content of buildups, inserts and live events meet the requirements of the target audience whilst remaining sensitive to the current political situation as per SuperSport guidelines.
• Ensure the content meets technical & creative standards.
• Content remains correct and up to date according to relevant sport requirements.

Qualifications

• A Diploma in Media studies could be an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 Years in production role or similar position.
• Sound technical & creative knowledge and understanding of live broadcasting, pre- and post-production.
• Proven experience in other departments in television.
• Experienced in Broadcast technology.
• Computer literate
• Leadership qualities