Internship Production Assistant at SABC for Media Studies, Sport Management, Communications graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- May 11
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POSITION: INTERNSHIP: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (SPORT) X2
DIVISION: VIDEO ENTARTAINMENT
REPORT LINE: MANAGER: SPORT PRODUCTION
SCALE CODE: 900
POSITION ID: 60022332 60022329
CLOSING DATE: 14 MAY 2025
MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure that all administrative duties for pre-production, production and post production are executed in an effective manner according to the needs and requirements of the Business Unit.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Ensure all pre-production logistics are arranged
Coordinate all necessary production administration
Ensure the production is done in accordance with the specifications as set in out in the brief
Assist the Producer with the recording or transmission of the broadcast
Complete the pre and post production administration and assist the producer in order to ensure that the product can be broadcast
Collection and return of all material required for editing
After broadcast send clearly labelled tapes to the archives
Ensure production payment registers are signed by freelance staff and follow up on outstanding payments with relevant production co-ordinators
Handle all production related queries with internal or external producer
Complete production summaries for archiving purposes
Attend weekly meeting on pre – production and post-production, also departmental budgetary meeting; logistical meetings
Pre preparations for Special events
Engage with Sporting federations around logistical arrangement for special events
Ensure that SAP is done and approved for all workflows.
Ensure that Advances that are taken for productions are reconciled and accountant for
Ensure that all crew booked for production can legally work before they are booked.
Monitor effective utilisation of operational budgets and resources
Work in conjunction with the executive producers, and all other relevant internal stakeholders to achieve objectives in line with the Division’s operational requirements / plan.
Ensure compliance to SABC policies, procedures and relevant legislations.
Adhere to the organisation Broadcasting Regulatory
Adhere to Broadcasting regulatory provisions, including but not limited to Broadcasting Act, ICASA, Copyright Law
REQUIREMENTS
National Diploma in Media Studies, Sport Management, Communications or related qualification (NQF 6)
Knowledge of MS Office packages (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels
Ability to function under pressure and willingness to work longer hours if necessary
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Accuracy with figures, grammar and spelling is essential
Ability to prioritise duties
Ability to adapt to all circumstances
Ability to show initiative in execution of duties