Producer at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To plan, co-ordinate and produce live and magazine sport content / events of high quality in accordance with SABC editorial guidelines and standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare production and broadcast plans
• Conceptualise programme ideas with production teams.
• Oversee the process of production from inception to delivery.
• Recces and sport facilities visits.
• Arrange and oversee production planning sessions.
• Facilitate and coordinate running orders.
• Produce, edit inserts, package and finalise programmes
• Lead production process and oversee the logistical and admin through delegation duties.
• Brief and debrief editorial, production and technical meetings (on air talent).
• Oversee on the schedule, work and freelance payments.
• Provide report after production highlighting challenges and achievements.
• Attend all meetings with the production team.
• Communicate with other producers, Operations/logistics, marketing, scheduling and director productions.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholder.
• Adhere to SABC policies, broadcasting standard, editorial code etc.
• Execute necessary administrative procedures effectively for the smooth running of the production.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or Diploma in Journalism or sport management or equivalent qualification (NQF 6 /NQF 7)
• 2- 3 years working experience in broadcasting environment.
• Knowledge of other editing software.
• Understanding of different sporting code/specs.
• Understanding of broadcasting formats