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ZA Media Manager

ZA Media Manager

Sporty GroupWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
7 days ago
Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Media Manager with a strong background in sports broadcasting to lead our production Hub in Cape Town. This newly created position will shape our on-air content strategy, manage production teams, and develop new shows that resonate with sports audiences across Africa. The role requires exceptional leadership, creativity, and organisational skills to ensure the highest production standards.

What you'll be doing

  • Build a team of presenters, reporters, producers, and technical staff to create and direct our content strategy from South Africa with an African pan-regional approach.
  • Lead and manage weekend production teams, ensuring seamless delivery of live and recorded shows.
  • Design, plan, and oversee new sports programming, from concept to execution.
  • Collaborate with editorial, technical, and production departments to ensure content quality and consistency.
  • Manage workflows, schedules, and resources for weekend broadcasts.
  • Provide creative direction for sports shows, features, and special events.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering a high-performance culture within the team.
  • Ensure compliance with editorial standards and broadcasting regulations.

What you'll bring

  • 5+ years of experience in sports media, broadcasting, or television production.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Proven knowledge of the South African sports media industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and launch engaging sports programming.
  • Strong organisational and project management abilities.
  • Ability to perform under pressure in live broadcast environments.

    • Even better if

  • Previous experience building production teams from the ground up.
  • Strong network within the sports media industry.
  • Knowledge of African sports markets and audience preferences.
  • Experience with digital content strategies alongside broadcast.
  • Experience with green screens and virtual sets.

    • Tech Stack / Role Preferred Specific Tools

  • Broadcast production systems and scheduling software.
  • Non-linear editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro).
  • Basic understanding of newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS, iNews).
  • Understanding of virtual set implementation on Chroma Key with Aximmetry and Unreal Engine.
  • Familiarity with live broadcast equipment (e.g., LiveU, vMIX, Blackmagic design, studio control systems).

    • What’s In It For You

    Brand new office in Century City, Cape Town.

    A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter.

    20 days annual leave + public holidays.

    Hybrid role.

    South African employment contract.

    Referral bonuses & flash bonuses.

    Top of the line equipment.

    Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities.

    Personalised Support. We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

    Your Move

    If you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We understand candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all requirements, however your unique perspective is what helps us innovate and grow together. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

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