M-Net seeks to appoint a suitably qualified candidate on a 1 year internship to assume the role of Content Intern: Zambezi Magic. This person must 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 offices in Randburg.
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, programmes and information is dispensed
- M-Net Legal
- Media Operations
- Multichoice Content Department
- M-Net and MultiChoice Marketing departments
- DStv Media Sales
- Independent Producers
- M-Net Finance
OUTPUTS
- Support and assist the Commissioning Editors
- Originate, develop and commission innovative new programmes
- Generate ideas and identify fresh territories and themes for exploration
- knowledge and understanding of recent broadcasting output, audience, schedule, presentation, and strategic vision
- Excellent understanding of legal/compliance guidelines
- Receive tapes and FCC sheets and music cues (SAMRO norm)
- Record tape number and details
- Share/Distribute tape info
- Deliver physical tape to library
- Conclude Wipe and reloads
- Follow up with production houses
- Resolve non-TX tapes
COMPETENCIES
Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
- Outgoing
- Energetic
- Strength of character
- Willing to work long hours
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good co-ordination and administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Well organized
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED.
- Tertiary degree/diploma in Drama/Media Studies/TV
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the Zambian, Zimbabwean and Botswana TV viewing markets
- Knowledge and experience of the Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana production industry
- Passion for, understanding of and experience in Zambian, Zimbabwean and Botswana programming, entertainment television and global media trends
- Computer literacy – Windows, MS office packages, Paradigm
To apply for this job please visit the following URL:https://multichoice.taleo.net/careersection/mgroup_external_cs1/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600141
