Job Openings at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Key responsibilities

• Identify and create original and unique content to Drum daily
• Attending events on behalf of the brand
• Drawing up and managing news and production lists as requested
• Working with CMS
• Contributing to other digital platforms, such as newsletters and podcasts
• Adhere to Drum’s standards of quality, style and content
• Comply with the requirements of the South African Press Code
• Secure relevant newsmakers for in-depth interviews on topical issues.
• Shoot videos and take photographs for the site and its social media accounts

  Applicants need the following qualifications, experience, skills and characteristics:

• A diploma or degree in journalism, languages or media studies;
• At least three years’ experience in a related professional environment;
• Demonstrable network of contacts;
• Experience of CMS is advantageous;
• Good general knowledge;
• Excellent writing skills in English;
• Understand how to use social media; across different platforms
• Knowledge of the publication’s target market and readership;
• Knowledge of current events;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Competency in relevant computer software products
• Passion for the media;
• Good peoples’ skills;
• Sound decision-making abilities;
• Perseverance and results-driven focus;
• Inquisitive mind and good listening skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Drive and stamina;
• The ability to work under intense pressure and meet strict daily deadlines;
•  Good time management and the ability to work on several projects concurrently;
• An excellent news sense.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Export and upload bank statements into system.
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly bank statement clearing
• Allocating items to debtors, creditors and general ledger
• Ad hoc or once off payments loaded with relevant support, this includes confirmation and verification of bank details for winners, refunds, debtors refunds etc.
• Load payment runs received from accounts payable team and assign to next team member to execute next step
• Verify (bank details, payment amount, relevant and applicable support) payment runs received from team member that initiated the payment run.
• Submit successful payment bathes for first approval
• Notify accounts payable team of any discrepancies or errors found in the payments
• Perform general ledger reconciliations for bank and bank clearing accounts;
• Assist with the completion of the international payments
• Allocate international payments.
• Allocate and clear sweeping transactions between company bank accounts
• Own transfers allocated to the correct bank account
• Credit card allocations to business partners
• Funding credit cards with approved transfers requests.
• Complete international payment schedule with the month’s transactions.
• JIRA first check for business partners bank details validity
• Verify bank details for all new business partners created, successful match ensure business partners created
• Submit all valid and verified business partner banking details to the systems team to create the beneficiary on the system.
• Maintain the Jira/Sharepoint new beneficiary creations (new/extensions/updates) includingnthe follow up needed for the successful beneficiary loading.
• Create beneficiary on bank once system team confirms business partner created and supplies the new beneficiary number.
• SARS payment allocation and journals for the month.
• Petty cash cost allocations from business.
• Address queries on monthly issues;
• Process various month-end journals and allocations;
• Capture journals as and when required;
• General administrative tasks as and when required;
• Ensure all filing is up to date and easily accessible;
• Ensure all bank support documents are filed and proof op payments available on drive.
• Assist team leader with auditors queries to complete audit correctly by being proactive in providing relevant information; and
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures where applicable
• Assisting team members where necessary

Qualifications: 

• Grade 12 with accounting as a subject.

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role
   

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Key Responsibilities include:

Cinematography

• Shoot photography across a variety of projects
• Ensure footage meets broadcast standards and post-production requirements
• Master technical aspects including exposure, lighting, lens selection, camera angles, and movement
• Match footage aesthetics and technical settings across multiple cameras
• Follow creative briefs from project leaders and unit heads

Equipment Management

• Maintain inventory of camera, lighting, and grip equipment
• Ensure proper care, maintenance, and booking of all production gear
• Keep track of memory cards and manage footage workflow
• Monitor consumable stock levels and justify additional equipment needs
• Ensure all equipment is in excellent condition and ready for use

Technical Support

• Complete DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) sheets accurately
• Adapt to changing priorities and unplanned projects
• Provide regular progress updates to project leadership

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Demonstrated experience in cinematography and camera operation
• Strong technical knowledge of cameras, lighting equipment, and production gear
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with creative teams
• Adaptability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proactive problem-solving abilities