Top Jobs at Kagiso Media

Key Accountabilities:

Show Production and Audio Management: 

• Produce all show promos, imaging, replays, and audio elements for assigned shows.
• Ensure all produced content aligns with station sound and presenter identity.
• Manage and deliver daily production requirements across two shows.
• Capture and edit listener voices and interviews for on-air and promotional use.

Workflow and Output Management:

• Manage workload across both shows to meet deadlines and maintain consistency.
• Log and track all production using internal systems (Tracker portal + tally sheet).
• Ensure all content is approved by the Producer before flight.
• Deliver within tight turnaround times while maintaining quality.
• Arrive hour before show to prep

Desk Operations and OB Support: 

• Operate the technical desk during live broadcasts where required.
• Run desk for Outside Broadcasts (OBs), ensuring clean execution and broadcast quality.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues and escalate where necessary.

Archiving and Administration: 

• Archive all final approved audio to the Production Cloud (ECR Tech Producer Archive).
• Maintain clean and organized audio systems (Zetta/Colony or equivalent).
• Ensure all production work is documented and accessible

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Producers to execute show vision and meet content objectives.
• Communicate proactively on deadlines, challenges, and production needs.
• Contribute to overall production quality and team efficiency.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements: 

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Sound Engineering

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements: 

• Protool/DAW Proficiency
• Microsoft Office
• On air technical producing 
• Audio editing
• Radio knowledge
• Audio Creativity
• Online / digital – social media

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Key Accountabilities:

Show Production and Audio Management: 

• Produce all show promos, imaging, replays, and audio elements for assigned shows.
• Ensure all produced content aligns with station sound and presenter identity.
• Manage and deliver daily production requirements across two shows.
• Capture and edit listener voices and interviews for on-air and promotional use.

Workflow and Output Management:

• Manage workload across both shows to meet deadlines and maintain consistency.
• Log and track all production using internal systems (Tracker portal + tally sheet).
• Ensure all content is approved by the Producer before flight.
• Deliver within tight turnaround times while maintaining quality.
• Arrive hour before show to prep

Desk Operations and OB Support: 

• Operate the technical desk during live broadcasts where required.
• Run desk for Outside Broadcasts (OBs), ensuring clean execution and broadcast quality.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues and escalate where necessary.

Archiving and Administration: 

• Archive all final approved audio to the Production Cloud (ECR Tech Producer Archive).
• Maintain clean and organized audio systems (Zetta/Colony or equivalent).
• Ensure all production work is documented and accessible

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Producers to execute show vision and meet content objectives.
• Communicate proactively on deadlines, challenges, and production needs.
• Contribute to overall production quality and team efficiency.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements: 

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Sound Engineering

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements: 

• Protool/DAW Proficiency
• Microsoft Office
• On air technical producing 
• Audio editing
• Radio knowledge
• Audio Creativity
• Online / digital – social media

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Key Accountabilities: 

Audience-Centric Programming:

• Maintain a deep understanding of music trends and preferences specifically for East Coast Radio’s P1 and P2 audiences to ensure maximum listener retention.

Research Integration:

• Analyse and apply local radio market research data to inform playlist decisions and ensure the station's sound remains competitive within the KZN landscape.

Daily Log Audits:

• Perform daily audits of playout logs in GSelector/Zetta to identify and correct any rule violations, manual overrides, or unintended rotation drift.

Music Tracker & Database Alignment:

• Update the weekly music tracker/worksheet and execute all rotation and category changes within GSelector to maintain an accurate music library.

Digital Stream Management:

• Oversee the scheduling and technical management of East Coast Radio’s digital streams, ensuring a high-quality listening experience across all online platforms.

Music Calendar & Features:

• Actively contribute to the station’s music calendar and implement key music features or activations in line with the broader programming strategy.

Music Industry Liaison & Artist Bookings:

•       Serve as a point of contact for record companies and artists, including identifying and setting up interviews with local talent to support content goals and local music quotas.

Playlist Compilation:

• Generate daily playlists for assigned shows, ensuring a balanced music flow that adheres to scheduling rules and meets local content targets. 

Regulatory Reporting:

• Compile and submit monthly ICASA, SAMRO, and SAMPRA reports to track music performance and ensure legal compliance.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: 

• Matric/Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements: 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a radio programming or scheduling department.
• Intermediate proficiency in GSelector and Zetta.
• Proven understanding of the South African and regional KZN radio market
• Familiarity with radio research methodologies and how to interpret listener data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and all broadcast programs used by East Coast Radio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for liaising with record labels and internal talent.
• Able to operate in a demanding environment that requires both creative and analytical thinking.
• Basic proficiency in industry-standard audio editing software for prepping music features or interview clips
• Exceptional deadline management and organizational skills

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Key Accountabilities:

Content Planning & Execution: 

• Plan and screen listener calls and voice notes in line with the station’s strategy.
• Develop and execute show ideas, campaigns, and activations with presenters and the programming team.
• Source and curate relevant content from digital platforms, listeners, and internal teams.
• Ensure high-quality podcast, catch-up, and bespoke digital content aligned with station strategy.

On-Air Production & Show Management:

• Guide presenters and the production team during the show to ensure smooth flow and alignment with the format.
• Prepare and deliver detailed presenter briefs before and during the show.
• Develop and manage structured form guides to support content flow and storytelling.
• Oversee technical production elements including promos, imaging, and show assets.
• Ensure regular updates and delivery of show promos.
• Conduct regular air checks to maintain quality and consistency.

Digital & Audience Engagement:

• Monitor and respond to listener feedback across platforms such as WhatsApp and social media.
• Collaborate with digital and visual teams to create and distribute engaging multi-platform content.
• Ensure on-air content is effectively extended across digital and social channels.
• Oversee timely updates of show content on digital platforms and the website.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with internal teams (content, sales, digital, and talent) to develop stories and campaigns.
• Coordinate promotional activities with relevant stakeholders and teams.
• Ensure delivery of content and programming requirements in line with client expectations.
• Identify and contribute to commercial opportunities through collaboration and brainstorming.
• Participate in daily and weekly meetings to align content across the station.

Performance & Administration:

• Support the Programme Manager in achieving strategic content and commercial objectives.
• Provide constructive feedback to presenters and team members to enhance performance.
• Manage administrative tasks required for the smooth running of the show.
• Coordinate content and commercial elements to ensure readiness for broadcast.

Requirements

Qualification Requirement:

• Grade 12/Matric
• Relevant Degree/Diploma

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of senior-level programming experience
• Comprehensive understanding of studio operations, including technical aspects
• Experience working with on-air talent and producers
• Passion for creating engaging media properties
• Comfortable with online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud, WhatsApp, TikTok, and others
• Good knowledge of music radio formats
• Knowledge of the South African and regional radio market
• Talent management experience
• Proficient in facilitating two-way and group communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer including all broadcast programs
• Proficiency in industry-standard photo, audio, and video editing software
• Extensive knowledge of current affairs
• Ability to identify interesting topics for radio in line with station and show strategy
• A network of contacts within the media and entertainment industry

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Key Accountabilities: 

Multimedia Reporting: 

• Receiving an assignment or evaluating news leads and news tips to develop unique content.
• Gathering and verifying factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.
• Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline for all digital channels.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Provide live reports/ crossing from site of events.
• Write and produce quality news stories for multiple online platforms as per the style guide.
• Generating new stories as well as developing and moving on stories already in the news.
• Producing content for use in bulletins and online.
• Assist in the planning and production of all news/current affairs across platforms including packages, special reports and on-air radio programmes where required.

Sourcing & Compilation:

• Providing original content for radio and on all digital platforms.
• Ensure relevant news stories are reflected online.
• Ensure accuracy by verification of facts.
• Provide briefs on self initiated stories being pursued.
• Ensure that news content are balanced in terms of local, national and international priority aimed at target audience.
• Writing original online content
• Exchanging of online content with Jacaranda FM.
• Editing and publishing of online video content.
• Maintaining all digital platforms including twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. 

News & Content Coverage:

• Monitor and approach multiple sources to gather local and national content on a daily basis to ensure that the newsroom is covering all relevant events.
• Source, research and verify newsworthy stories/content.
• Keep up to date with current affairs.
• Brief newsroom to prioritize stories and to choose events to cover.
• Log events.

Press Conferences

• Record information for bulletins.
• Download quality sound for bulletins
• Share relevant information with News Room. 
• Responsible for acquiring pictures at all newsworthy events for website and social media captions.
• Build up and maintain contact database. 
• Maintain a good relationship with newsmakers, various departmental and organizational spokespeople.

Team Participation:

• Ensure continuity through the various news shifts.
• Ensure all relevant stories are followed up and passed on through the different shifts.
• Contributes positively to the news team and station.
• Constant communication, interaction and feedback with colleagues.
• Contribute stories to the forward planning diary.

General & Administrative Tasks:

• Execute any tasks that may reasonably be expected.
• Assist in various areas of the news department.
• Attend news diary meetings daily.
• Work Shifts according to Shift Roster.
• Required to work on weekends in accordance to shift roster as required.
• Participate in station promotions as and when required

Requirements

Qualification Requirements: 

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Degree or Diploma in Journalism

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years related experience in a newsroom both desk & field 
• Valid driver’s license.
• Comprehensive knowledge of News and the Broadcast Industry.
• Vast knowledge of current affairs.
• Willing to work irregular and flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays as and when required.