Applications are invited for the above-indicated vacancy within Newzroom Afrika.  The incumbent will report to the Forward Planning Editor.

Role Purpose

The Scheduling Assistant role support the scheduling team on the day-to-day deliverables. The function will ensure daily programming show changes on FPC (Final Program Chart) & EPG (Electronic Programming Guide).

Key Responsibilities:

• Update daily programming show changes on FPC (Final Program Chart) & EPG (Electronic Program Guide).
• When the promo team sends promos, make sure that they are on the Pebble FTP, then ask MCR to copy them to Pebble main & back up Stingray folder before TX.
• Reports on all commercials dropped by Newzroom Afrika on a daily and weekly basis to multichoice and the internal staff.
• Follow up with producers of every new show or feature on the EPG for a synopsis and get approval from head of marketing before sending the EPG synopses.
• Remind the Eps about L-boards by sending them a message or calling them to make sure that they flight on time.
• Deliver daily reports and Meta data (Tracking what was happening on the other news channels)
• Tracking on-air performance of all shows
• Reports whether L-boards flighted on a daily basis.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Degree in administration or equivalent
• Proven experience as Scheduler/ Researcher
• Ability of working with large teams and functioning independently;

Competencies:

• Influencing skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• The ability to take the initiative.
• A flexible and practical approach to work
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels
• Attention to detail and a well-organised approach to work
• The ability to prioritise work and to work well under pressure
• the capability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skills

Values

• Result driven
• Integrity
• Viewer centric
• Innovative
• Teamwork