Senior Manager: On-Air Talent at MultiChoice

Key Performance Objectives

Strategy Execution

• Driving a cross-platform strategy for talent (we need to look further than our current ecosystem eg. YouTube, owned platforms)
• Drive Strategy to attract talent that resonates to the addressable market (eg. Subcultures, fashion) 
• Drive Talent sharing partnerships with stakeholders and international broadcast partners
• Leverage SuperSport Talent to drive the sports narrative at all times
• Positioning SuperSport Talent as cool, fun, trendy and thought leaders in the sports industry
• Define measurable KPIs to track the success of talent strategies, such as audience engagement metrics, platform reach, and partnership outcomes.

 Operational Delivery

• Ensure that the best suitable Talent is recruited to meet the department`s broadcast objectives, considering long-term skills planning and diversity goals
• Manage local and international talent contracts within the business unit with the support of the Legal team.
• Work closely with the Head of Legal to ensure consistency across all contracts and adherence to Supersport ISP policy regulations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all local and international Talent
• Ensure efficient scheduling and management of the Talent team in line with business requirement and to promote excellence
• Develop and implement clear processes and ways of working for talent on scheduling, travel, clothing and company policies
• Manage the Talent team budget across SuperSport, with a focus on cost efficiencies and value optimization
• Work with Content teams to align all talent demand and supply requirements for any given project
• Work with the Commercial team to ensure that clothing deals fit the production requirement and work on our talent pool.
• Work with other departments such as Digital to ensure that talent can work across platforms
• Utilize customer data and insights in collaboration with the CII (Customer Insights) department to inform talent-related decisions and strategies

 People Management

• Lead, manage and develop a high performing team of talent by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching.
• Ensure talent deliverables are defined, communicated, and implemented
• Provide ongoing performance feedback to ensure that talent are aware of current standards and expectations..
• Motivate talent pool and ensure that their efforts are recognized to foster long-term engagement and loyalty
• Generate regular reports on the performance of talent to be presented to the SuperSport Exco highlighting both achievements and areas for improvement.

 Stakeholder Management

• Manage negotiations with external clients to secure value-driven partnerships and ensure alignment with SuperSport’s brand..
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders within SuperSport to improve operational management systems, processes and alignment to best practices.
• Build effective relationships within the broader Broadcasting community, sporting bodies and third-party suppliers.
• Be the central management point for talent requests.
• Serve as the central management point for talent requests, ensuring efficient and transparent communication channels with all stakeholders.

 Qualifications

• A degree in Business Management/Sports Management/Related Field is preferable.
• A post graduate qualification is preferred

 Experience

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in media, TV, digital and social platforms environment
• Proven experience in various departments in the television industry
• Preferably proven track record with networking and dealing with sports bodies.
• Preferable experience in contractual negotiation
• Proven experience in people management
• Proven ability to manage international talent and partnerships, leveraging cultural competence and global industry insights.
• Proven experience in adapting talent strategies to align with changing market demands and audience behaviors