ZA Media Manager

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sporty Group Full time R120 000 - R240 000 per year
Sporty Group
Partnered with some of the World's greatest Champions including Real Madrid FC, Michael Essien and Eder Militao, we're on the lookout for some Champions of our own to be a part of the 'Top Ranked Fastest Growing and Most Successful Online Gaming Brand in the World'. Home to SportyBet, SportyTV, and the newly launched SportyFM, we continue to lead with innovation and exclusive sports content.
Sporty is expanding and we're building the world's go to platform for everyday entertainment.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Media Manager with a strong background in sports broadcasting to lead our production Hub in Cape Town.
This is a newly created position that will play a pivotal role in shaping our on-air content strategy, managing production teams, and developing new shows that resonate with sports audiences across Africa.
The Media Manager will need to demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity, and organisational skills while ensuring the highest production standards are met. What you'll be doing
  • Build a team of presenters, reporters, producers, and technical staff to create and direct our content strategy from South Africa with an African pan-regional approach. 
  • Lead and manage weekend production teams, ensuring seamless delivery of live and recorded shows
  • Design, plan, and oversee new sports programming, from concept to execution
  • Collaborate with editorial, technical, and production departments to ensure content quality and consistency
  • Manage workflows, schedules, and resources for weekend broadcasts
  • Provide creative direction for sports shows, features, and special events
  • Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering a high-performance culture within the team
  • Ensure compliance with editorial standards and broadcasting regulations
What you'll bring
  • 5+ years of experience in sports media, broadcasting, or television production
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  • Proven knowledge of the South African sports media industry
  • Demonstrated ability to create and launch engaging sports programming
  • Strong organisational and project management abilities
  • Ability to perform under pressure in live broadcast environments
Even better if
  • Previous experience building production teams from the ground up
  • Strong network within the sports media industry
  • Knowledge of African sports markets and audience preferences
  • Experience with digital content strategies alongside broadcast
  • Experience with green screens and virtual sets
Tech Stack / Role Preferred Specific Tools
  • Broadcast production systems and scheduling software.
  • Non-linear editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro)
  • Basic understanding of newsroom systems (e.g., ENPS, iNews)
  • Understanding of virtual set implementation on Chroma Key with Aximmetry and Unreal Engine
  • Familiarity with live broadcast equipment (e.g., LiveU, vMIX, Blackmagic design, studio control systems)
What's In It For You
Brand new office in Century City, Cape Town A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter 20 days annual leave + public holidays Hybrid role South African employment contract Referral bonuses & flash bonuses Top of the line equipment Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities
Personalised Support
We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Your Move
If you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. We understand candidates may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all requirements, however your unique perspective is what helps us innovate and grow together.
If you're interested, we encourage you to apply Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

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