M-Net seeks to appoint a candidate as an Scheduling Intern: Zambezi Magic to develop and execute the on air strategy. This individual should be a national from Zambia, Zimbabwe or Botswana with either permanent residency or dual citizenship for South Africa. This position reports to the Channel Head: Zambezi Magic and will be based at our Randburg offices
CONTEXT
External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:
- Lucrative TV business environment
- Highly competitive business environment
- Dynamic organization and environment
- Policies & Procedures
CUSTOMERS
External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organisation to whom products, services, programme and information is provided.
- Media Operations
- M-Net and MultiChoice Marketing departments
- Dubbing and Subtitling Suppliers
- DStv Media Sales
- Independent Producers
- M-Net Finance
OUTPUTS
- Capture the block schedule from Macro schedule to the Micro schedule across the channel
- Send schedule for Programme check and update/correct as required
- Print and deliver log to TX Producer and Presentation Schedule Manager
- Manage Promo Content
- Check and Verify accuracy of delivered Promos, On-Air elements and Status
- Populate Business systems with promo and On-Air element data
- Schedule Promos/Barters/sponsorships/Fillers
- Insert Promos and Fillers to Micro schedule according to Media plan
- Develop and Implement Cross Promo Strategy
- Develop and Implement Barters/Sponsorship Strategy
- Write –up and distribute EPG for all programming
- Download the log
COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
- Effective Communication Skills (written and verbal)
- Teamwork and Interpersonal
- Deadline driven and good time management
- Planning and Organising
- Attention to detail
- Customer Focus
- Problem Solving
- Computer skills (Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook)
KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-year Marketing Degree or Diploma
- Knowledge of Zambian, Zimbabwean and Botswana TV viewing markets
- Passion for and understanding of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana programming, entertainment television and global media trends
To apply for this job please visit the following URL:https://multichoice.taleo.net/careersection/mgroup_external_cs1/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600142
