Za Media Manager

TL;DR

ZA Media Manager: Leading the production hub and shaping on-air content strategy for sports broadcasting in Cape Town. Focus on team management, creating engaging sports programming, and ensuring high production standards are met for audiences across Africa.

Location: On-site in Cape Town, South Africa

Company

hirify.global is building the world's go-to platform for everyday entertainment and partners with top champions.

What you will do

• Build a team of presenters, reporters, producers, and technical staff 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.
• Provide creative direction for sports shows, features, and special events.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering a high-performance culture within the team.

Requirements

• 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 organizational and project management abilities and ability to perform under pressure in live broadcast environments.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• 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
• Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
• Top of the line equipment and Annual company retreats