Multimedia Production Manager

The South African Broadcasting Corporation SABC · Johannesburg, Gauteng

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JOB PURPOSE

  • The Multi-Media Production Manager leads the operations & production of SABC's short-form advertising, promo and branded content across radio, AV and digital platforms.
  • This role bridges creative direction and production management, ensuring that every campaign delivers best-in-class production values and optimal resource efficiencies.

MAIN OBJECTIVES KEY PERFORMANCE AREA JOB OUTPUTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Creative Direction & Campaign Execution

  • Translate scripts and storyboards into engaging visual and audio storytelling.
  • Allocate & manage all relevant production resources efficiently including facilities, suppliers & freelancers IC's.
  • Ensure tone, messaging & other creative requirements in campaign briefs are fully complied with in all production outcomes.

Production Management & Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day production workflow, scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Approve scripts, shoot schedules, budgets and post-production timelines.
  • Coordinate across internal stakeholders Creative Studio, Sales, Marketing, Channel Heads, Digital.
  • Ensure efficient use of studios, editing suites, and technical resources.
  • Develop and manage production budgets.
  • Ensure maximum creative output within financial constraints.
  • Manage vendor contracts, freelance crew, and rights/licensing costs. Supervise post-production editing, sound design, motion graphics, and mastering.
  • Review and approve final deliverables across radio, AV and digital formats.
  • Ensure content meets both SABC's brand and technical standards as well as those in each campaign brief.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Mentor and guide multi-disciplinary production staff.
  • Foster a high-performance, creative and collaborative culture.
  • Identify new talent, tools and workflows that enhance efficiency and innovation.

INHERENT REQUIREMENT

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • NQF 6 Diploma in Visual Arts/Creative art/ Communication and or Graphic Design

ADVANTAGE

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 8–12 years in production, with at least 5 years at senior Producer/Director level.
  • Demonstrable experience in campaign-based content ads, promos, branded content.
  • Background in both creative agency and broadcast production environments highly advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Excellent production planning, budgeting and scheduling skills.
  • Strong directing and producing skills for radio, AV and digital campaigns.
  • Fluent in the technical aspects of post-production editing, sound, graphics.
  • Ability to manage teams under tight deadlines with agile leadership & project management approach.
  • Advanced understanding of storytelling, camera direction, and editing flow.
  • Multi-platform content formats and audience engagement principles.
  • Broadcast technical standards and digital delivery specifications.
  • Rights, music licensing, and compliance within a public broadcaster context.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.

Deadline:31st July,2026

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