Multichoice Vacancies

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1. Coordinator Satellite
2. Producer

Coordinator Satellite

Designation:	Coordinator Satellite
Category:	SuperSport
Level:
Closing date:	01 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

SuperSport, Mnet, Multichoice, External Clients

Purpose of the Position:

• To ensure coordination and booking of incoming and outgoing OU satellite and fibre services for SuperSport and Multichoice

Key Performance Objectives

Operations delivery

• Ensure that feedback is given to the line manager regarding systems problems, satellite capacity and fibre issues and limitations
• Ensure the loading and capturing of invoices on SRM system for payment purposes and also validate the accuracy of the invoices from suppliers
• Ensure Coordination and booking of incoming and outgoing OU satellite and fibre services for SuperSport and Multichoice
• Check and maintain technical requirements with Host Broadcasters
• Ensure follow-up with external suppliers regarding technical specification for the particular broadcast

Compliance

• Operate within a given budget to determine and ensure that the financial requirements can be met
• Perform in accordance with the business processes and policies
• Participate in learning and development activities to ensure adherence to the requirements of the division

Qualification:

• A matric certificate or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification

• Qualification Preferred:
• A post matric certificate

• Experience
• A minimum 1-2 years’ experience in project coordination similar role

Technical Competencies

• International Broadcasting
• Operational Delivery
• Satellite Operation
• Problem solving
• Project Coordination

Behavioral Competencies

• Problem solving
• Results Orientation
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Resilience
• Ideas generating

Producer

Designation:	Producer
Category:	SuperSport
Level:
Closing date:	01 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

Programming, Head of Production, CEO, Senior Manager/ Executive Producer, Crew members, External broadcasters, Production companies

Purpose of the Position:

• To execute production activities required to deliver high quality sporting broadcasts for the channel aligned to the ctandards of the SuperSport brand.

Key Performance Objectives

Production Process

• Event planning – involved in the long-term visioning process by being available throughout the development phase of the project.
• Ensure thorough pre-& post-production planning & execution with the aim of having all production elements ready on time.
• Prepare the production strategy which includes contingency plans and provide technical & creative content guidance to the relevant directors’ pool & other suppliers.
• Ensure successes and failures are reported according to SOP`s to ensure an evolving standard for future productions.
• Liaise with other departments around effective ways of working from a technical & content perspective.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with applicable sporting associations and bodies to promote the SuperSport brand.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders within the sporting community to promote the SuperSport brand.
• Build effective relationships with the broader broadcasting community and with 3^rd party suppliers.

Budget Management

• Ensure cost effective use of resources.
• Ensure production stays within budget.
• Keep relevant parties informed of billing requirements.
• Ensure all productions meet required technical broadcasting standards and brand image.

Content Origination

• Ensure content of buildups, inserts and live events meet the requirements of the target audience whilst remaining sensitive to the current political situation as per SuperSport guidelines.
• Ensure the content meets technical & creative standards.
• Content remains correct and up to date according to relevant sport requirements.

Qualifications

• Matric and A Diploma in Media studies could be an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 Years in production role or similar position.
• Sound technical & creative knowledge and understanding of live broadcasting, pre- and post-production.
• Proven experience in other departments in television.
• Experienced in Broadcast technology.
• Computer literate
• Leadership qualities

Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)

• Budget Management
• Production Process
• Content Origination
• Stakeholder Management
• Compliance
• Project Management

Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)

• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Interpersonal Support
• Perseverance
• Motivating
• Prioritisation
• Analytical Thinking

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All the best with your applications.