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Our client is a reputable African broadcasting and entertainment multinational company covering free-to-air TV, pay-TV and Digital media looking to hire an experienced Program/Production Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The holder of this position should preferably have a background in sports production. He/she will be responsible for all the organizational aspects of production, scheduling and budgeting. Main responsibility is to ensure that the production runs smoothly, meets deadlines and stays within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Executive Producer, Senior Producer, Managing Editor and Producers to review programming ideas and special projects.
• Maintain shooting schedule, manage production costs, and report back to producing team on progress.
• Hire crews, contractors and negotiate rates of pay.
• Cultivate relationships with freelance vendors while managing resources, equipment and suppliers.
• Monitors scheduling of personnel for all production activity, working in conjunction with studio facility managers.
• Works with accounting personnel and team business managers to assure production invoices are processed appropriately.
• Acts as resource for freelance producers to provide education in agency systems, procedures, etc.
• Participates and supports new business efforts through handling audiovisual equipment rental, booking and scheduling production sessions.
• Oversee location bookings, field shoots and arranging any necessary permissions and risk assessments.
• Troubleshoot any technical issues directly related to show production.
• Take part in editorial planning, working closely with anchor and producers.
• Communicate effectively with Executive Producer, Managing Editor, Senior Producer, Associate Producers, Broadcast Producer, Production Assistants, Editors and graphic design artist.
• Ability to travel is highly essential for this position.  The candidate is very likely required to work other shifts and fill on weekends when demanded by breaking news or other technical responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in television (i.e. news, public affairs, morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as scripts, rundowns, safety rules, procedure manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Employs strong ethical standards at all times, including under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with live shot technology and execution.
• Must have sound technical, editorial and creative judgment; and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Must be up to date and familiar with trends social media, computer and mobile communication.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently for multiple long and short term projects.

• Ability to accept feedback with professionalism and make proper adjustments to work accordingly.
• Well-developed computer skills: MS Office, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet Software, E-mail, Database Software.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal required.

 Attractive remuneration above industry standards based on experience

Method of Application

Qualified applicants with the required basic experience should forward CVs to ‘[email protected]‘ using ‘SPPM’ as subject of mails before 15^th February 2017. Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.