Programming Integration Specialist at Kagiso Media

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Content Leadership

• Support the Programme Manager in shaping and implementing comprehensive content strategies aligned with Jacaranda FM’s brand, audience expectations, and commercial goals.
• Facilitate daily content meetings to align team priorities, promote creative brainstorming, and integrate cross-platform opportunities.
• Conduct regular air checks with the Programme Manager, ensuring content quality, presenter performance, and station sound consistency.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends, audience behaviours, and new content formats to enhance listener engagement.

 Operational Oversight & Audience Research

• Oversee execution of the programming schedule, ensuring seamless transitions between shows, proper implementation of format clocks, and adherence to programming policies.
• Monitor technical quality and content consistency throughout the day.
• Coordinate with producers, scheduling, digital, audio, and video teams to deliver integrated, high-quality content across all platforms.
• Support planning and execution of outside broadcasts, promotions, and special events.
• Participate in audience research, analyse listener feedback, and identify competitive insights to guide programming decisions.

 Commercial Alignment

• Collaborate with Sales and Promotions teams to align programming with commercial objectives while safeguarding editorial integrity.
• Contribute to ideation of sponsored content, ensuring seamless integration and compelling client proposals.

 Digital Integration

• Partner with the Digital Lead to design and implement cross-platform strategies that extend Jacaranda FM’s reach beyond traditional broadcasting.
• Ensure brand voice consistency across digital channels while optimising content for each platform’s unique strengths.

 General Leadership

• Act as Programme Manager in their absence.
• Ensure compliance with ICASA, BCCSA, BBBEE, and other regulatory standards.
• Mentor team members, foster innovation, and uphold excellence in programming.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Media and Communication Studies or Management, OR proven equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in radio broadcasting, programming, or content management.
• Experience in on-air presentation, production, or multimedia content creation.
• Strong leadership and mentoring background within a media environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret audience research, analyse ratings, and identify media trends.
• Proven project management skills in fast-paced environments.
• History of collaboration with sales, marketing, and digital teams.