Jobs Available at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

Job Outputs

• Identify stories.
• Report breaking news and write follow-up articles.
• Maintain a contact network.

Skills and Competencies

• The ability to work comfortably in a digital, multi-platform environment, with skills in social media, photography and videography.
• Excellent Afrikaans language and writing skills.
• Strong sense of news.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• A valid driver's licence.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a reporter.

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Key Responsibilities

• Client Acquisition: Identify and engage with potential clients to build a strong sales pipeline.
• Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough assessments of prospects’ HR technology needs and pain points.
• Solution Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling product demonstrations tailored to client requirements.
• Sales Closing: Navigate complex sales processes to secure contracts and achieve sales targets.
• CRM Management: Utilize CRM tools such as Salesforce or Zoho CRM to track sales activities, maintain records, and generate reports.
• Market Research: Stay updated on market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging HR technology innovations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and client satisfaction.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain a structured and detailed approach to managing leads and tracking sales pipeline performance.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in selling SaaS solutions, with a preference for HR software.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Normal video editing duties to tell compelling stories and convey the intended message. 
• Collaborate closely with our Senior Editors and the creative team to understand project objectives and vision. 
• Maintain neat systems and meticulously labelled project files. 
• Ensure all footage and delivered material is stored and/or archived to the Media24-allocated server.  
• Assist with music selection from music libraries.  
• Assist with image selection from stock libraries, if needed.  
• Manage own workflow and give regular progress reports and updates to their relevant Senior Editor. 
• Should be able to be comfortable accommodating multiple notes from the broadcaster, the Creative Producer and other stakeholders. 
• Identify and implement improvements in the video editing process  
• Continuously stay updated with industry trends and software to ensure the highest quality output,

Skills you require:

• Competency with motion graphics templates. 
• Experience with colour grading for broadcast will be a bonus. 
• Highly proficient in Adobe Premier Pro and Da Vinci an advantage
• A solid understanding of cloud service is required.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team. 
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. 
• A passion for storytelling and visual storytelling techniques. 
• A positive disposition. 
• Creativity.
• Organised, goal-orientated and highly driven. 
• Understand the technical processes involved in television production. 
• Have strong problem-solving skills and excellent organizational skills.

Additional requirements:

• Relevant tertiary education
• Must be able to assist with the selection of appropriate music for projects.  
• Experience with Recue a bonus. 
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans.
• Good knowledge of the South African television broadcast landscape and of the online video environment. 

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Job Outputs     

• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Identify and generate new business opportunities ongoing to achieve predetermined sales targets.
• Prepare and present sales proposals and presentations to new and existing clients to negotiate and close deals.
• Create tailored solutions that meet the client’s short and long-term needs.
• Build strategic working relationships with clients and maintain a high level of client contact (telephonic, email communication and face to face) to ensure that their specific requirements are addressed, to monitor and grow existing business.
• Analyse potential sales opportunities by using data analyses, segmented research, and information available to identify the needs most required and valued by these clients.
• Provide professional and exceptional client service in all interactions with clients.
• Keep all administrative work updated including service level agreements and contracts.
• Report on sales and achievements as required (weekly and monthly); and
• Maintain a high level of relevant industry knowledge.

Skill and Competencies

• The ability to create and maintain good relationships with client accounts
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work under pressure
• Must be confident with the ability to self-manage activities, yet able to work very closely with a team
• Able to identify and realize revenue opportunities related to print and online advertising
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative
• Must be able to balance a creative and business approach
• (word gedupliseer)Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transport.

Qualifications and Experience  

• At least 2 year’s online advertising sales experience
• Senior Certificate (tertiary qualification in marketing will be advantageous)
• An established base of advertising clients and accounts will be advantageous
• Fully computer literate (Microsoft end-user)
• Knowledge of Web Analytic tools advantageous
• Experience dealing with advertising agencies.