MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION
SABC: DIGITAL MEDIA & OTT MANAGER: To develop, implement and facilitate SABC News and Current Affairs’ digital media and over-the-top (OTT) operations in line with the SABC and division’s strategies
Job Details: SABC: DIGITAL MEDIA & OTT MANAGER
Job Title: DIGITAL MEDIA & OTT MANAGER (JOHANNESBURG)
DIVISION: SABC NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
POSITION ID: 60019498
REPORTING LINE: DIGITAL NEWS EDITOR
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Develop, facilitate, execute and implement SABC News and Current Affairs’ digital media and OTT strategy and operations, including live streaming, in accordance with the public broadcaster’s corporate plans
- Develop and implement innovative and compelling solutions for SABC News and Current Affairs
- Prepare and manage the integration of SABC News’ radio, television, digital and other content on the OTT platform
- Develop an OTT operational plan through coordination and liaison with various internal and external stakeholders
- Manage the backend and operational development aspects of SABC News’ platforms, such as its website
- Design and communicate concise OTT operational plans and special projects involving News and Current Affairs’ digital media
- Perform and provide oversight of SABC News’ technological and technical operations
- Represent SABC News and Digital News at all relevant forums in the implementation of its OTT content strategy
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- Research and develop monetisation strategies for News and Current Affairs’ OTT offering, while preserving the current digital media revenue streams to safeguard and promote financial sustainability
- Perform quality control / assurance of all SABC News and Current Affairs multimedia content with the editorial team
- Manage content displays and updates editorially
- Provide ease of access to key content offerings, such as public service news and information, on OTT platforms
- Compile and process relevant operational business requirement documents, Service Level Agreements, as well as those for the procurement of essential digital media services in strict compliance with business reporting cycles
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- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SABC News and Current Affairs’ digital media and OTT operations
- Manage operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent monetary loss and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and policies
- Contribute to the compilation and management of the budget cost effectively
- Adhere to South Africa’s constitution, all broadcasting, publishing and other legislation, ICASA’s license conditions, regulations, and rulings, the Film and Publications Act, the BCCSA and Press Council codes of conduct and recommendations, the SABC Editorial Policies and SABC News and Current Affairs’ style-guide etc.
REQUIREMENTS: SABC: DIGITAL MEDIA & OTT MANAGER
- Bachelor’s degree in media studies, Journalism or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF6), but a post-graduate qualification (NQF7) would be advantageous
- 6 years’ experience in digital media and / or information technology, of which 2 years should be at supervisory level
- Practical experience in multimedia editing, publishing processes and Content Management Systems
- Understanding quality control / assurance standards in broadcasting and online publishing
- Practical understanding of metadata and related processes
- Experience in preparing content for digital media platforms, including live streaming and social media
- Professional understanding of global digital media trends
- Experience in OTT content preparation i.e. Video on Demand (VOD), podcasting and social media
- Media content scheduling and practical understanding of Electronic Programming Guides (EPG)
- Understanding of digital content monetisation and ability to identify monetisation opportunities on all digital platforms
- Ability to develop and present strategies for all digital platforms
- Project management experience
- Understanding of the role of OTT in the digital environment nationally and internationally
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