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Media Industry Specialist

IDCZA

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Job description

Job title : Media Industry Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : November 01, 2025

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Qualification and Experience

A relevant commercial Bachelor’s degree

Further post-graduate qualifications will be an advantage

5-8 years’ experience in the Audio-Visual Sector

Previous experience analysing all technical and marketing aspects of a deal / project – due diligence experience

Knowledge of sector legislation, policy, legal and regulatory frameworks

Sound grasp of how the audio-visual and media sector value chain functions.

Sound grasp of how the businesses in the motion picture and media sector operate;

Sound grasp of technologies employed in the audio-visual and media sector;

Extensive experience and knowledge in entertainment, television and film development, original series production, along with strong relationships within the industry

Passionate about pop culture, movies, television shows and the evolving digital industry

Detailed analysis and interpretation of financial statements;

Ability to analyze a financial model / recoupment waterfalls.

Ability to conduct detailed analysis of the market

Corporate / commercial skills

Negotiate and conclude business deals

Creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to be detail-oriented, without losing sight of business goals

Proven track record in deal origination

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct Basic Assessments of applications

Conducting due diligence / Investigation of transactions in the Financial, Marketing and Technical disciplines;

Structure, negotiate and manage deals involving the development and production of programs (scripted and non-scripted series, made for TV and feature length films and other projects assigned by the unit head as applicable

Review budgets, production materials and other information relating to the funding of programs

Develop and maintain client relationships;

Oversee the process of content production from concept to delivery

Establish and maintain effective relations with broadcasters, independent producers and industry bodies

Conceptualize marketing strategies to maximize viability of content funded by the IDC Contribute to strategy development of audio-visual sector;

Be part of the implementation team for strategic projects;

Supporting development of business opportunities for the Business Unit within the sector

Perform any additional duties as reasonably assigned by the line manager

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