Producer: RAP Studio (10902) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

Producing and directing all African language and English commercials and overseeing translations copywriting, and voice-overs

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage all translations and production sessions
• Brief and follow up with the translators and copywriters to ensure brief and deadline are met
• Conceptualise scripts when required
• Approval of scripts from Production Coordinator / Assistant or Client / Translators
• Active involvement in producing radio, video entertainment commercials
• Recommend voice artist as per client requirements
• Manage Post-Production by ensuring production files are updated with production control forms fully completed as per the production session
• Attend daily office status meetings
• Attend pre & postproduction meetings as and when required
• Manage the Production and directing of all production sessions
• Determine time estimates for each production for booking and quotations purposes
• Direct production to meet clients’ approved needs
• Prepare and conduct client workshops/presentations to maximize revenue for RAP
• Ensure all scripts meet ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) regulations
• Monitor Standard Operating Procedures for the unit
• Monitor internal control measures to ensure good governance aligned with relevant legislation and policies.
• Forward final translations to clients on receiving signed approval as and when required
• Briefing client, voice artist, and engineers with regards to the script
• Attend workshops/client functions
• Conducting auditions to develop new talent
• Establish networks and relationships with key decision-makers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Advertising / Communications / Marketing or relevant qualification
• 3-5 years of Radio, Video, and Digital Media production experience
• Knowledge of the media broadcasting industry and through-the-line planning
• Project management
• Persuasion and negotiations skills
• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the advertising industry, trends and developments, and SABC brands.
• Understanding of applicable legislative frameworks and regulations.
• Knowledge of the different African languages and cultures
• Knowledge of the ASA Code of Advertising Practice
• Good time Management and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure