Designation: Assistant Production
Level:
Closing date: 22 Jul 2024
Position Type: Permanent
Location: MultiChoice City
Job Description:
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.
By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing an exceptional customer experience.
Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!
Key Customers
Management, Production Team, Presenters, Studios, SuperSport Media Solutions, Studio Guests, Commentators, Subscribers, Sports Bodies, Production Companies
Purpose of the Position:
To perform assigned by the executive producer, Senior producer and producer. This also includes administrative tasks
Monitor correct Broadcasting Spec
Make sure keys are in the correct position
Make sure durations are correct according to natural breaks in the material
Clean video and audio in and out points
Make sure audio channels are correctly chosen and noted
Sponsorship Requirements Noted
Ensure sponsorship requirements are checked before they are executed – must correspond with Sponsorship Sheet
Implement sponsor requirements as per Sponsorship Sheets
Ensure sponsorship requirements are noted every time they are executed
Provide accurate records to Sponsors regarding their elements – to the exact second that it occurs and ensure records are completed according to SuperSport requirements (need SOPs)
Music Cue Sheets
Make sure all music originated within SuperSport premises has a music cue sheet
Ensure music cue sheets are completed and filed as per SuperSport requirements
Running Order Assistance
Collect running orders from Producer, photocopied or emailed and distributed timeously
Type running orders and check durations
Assist producer / director in following of running order – reminders are provided as required
Continuous calculating to ensure that programme is on course to be completed within the correct duration
File Management
All relevant documents and copies thereof can be accessed easily in files
Correct naming conventions have been used for stored resources
Correct formats have been used for storage of projects
Comms / Info / Liaison
Correct Comms and Studio etiquette is followed (SOPs needed)
Deliver required information accurately due to maintaining positive relationships with relevant parties e.g. ICR, Studio, Gallery, MCR and SCCR
Edited Material & Research
Perform segmentation of digital footage using correct naming conventions
Clip highlights – as per requirements of sport and producer
Ensure appropriate information is located and delivered as per sport and producer requirements
Qualifications
A Matric Certificate or Equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
Experience
A minimum of 1 year experience in administrative, production assistant or similar role
Technical Competencies
Administration
Project Coordination
Filing Methodology
Compliance
Behavioral Competencies
Problem Solving
Results Orientation
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Planning & Organising
Resilience
Ideas Generating