Stresert Services-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 /
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.)
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 ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com‘ using ‘SPPM’ as subject of
mails
Application Deadline
15th February 2017.
Note: Only
candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for
interviews.
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