Production Assistant - MultiChoice City at MultiChoice

Purpose of the Position:

• To perform assigned by the executive producer, Senior producer and producer. This also includes administrative tasks

Monitor correct Broadcasting Spec

• Make sure keys are in the correct position
• Make sure durations are correct according to natural breaks in the material
• Clean video and audio in and out points
• Make sure audio channels are correctly chosen and noted

Sponsorship Requirements Noted          

• Ensure sponsorship requirements are checked before they are executed – must correspond with Sponsorship Sheet
• Implement sponsor requirements as per Sponsorship Sheets
• Ensure sponsorship requirements are noted every time they are executed
• Provide accurate records to Sponsors regarding their elements – to the exact second that it occurs and ensure records are completed according to SuperSport requirements (need SOPs)               

Music Cue Sheets           

• Make sure all music originated within SuperSport premises has a music cue sheet
• Ensure music cue sheets are completed and filed as per SuperSport requirements        

Running Order Assistance           

• Collect running orders from Producer, photocopied or emailed and distributed timeously
• Type running orders and check durations
• Assist producer / director in following of running order – reminders are provided as required
• Continuous calculating to ensure that programme is on course to be completed within the correct duration        

File Management           

• All relevant documents and copies thereof can be accessed easily in files
• Correct naming conventions have been used for stored resources
• Correct formats have been used for storage of projects               

Comms / Info / Liaison  

• Correct Comms and Studio etiquette is followed (SOPs needed)
• Deliver required information accurately due to maintaining positive relationships with relevant parties e.g. ICR, Studio, Gallery, MCR and SCCR

Edited Material & Research

• Perform segmentation of digital footage using correct naming conventions
• Clip highlights – as per requirements of sport and producer   
• Ensure appropriate information is located and delivered as per sport and producer requirements     

Qualifications

• A Matric Certificate or Equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year experience in administrative, production assistant or similar role