Channel Programming Strategist: Content, Partnerships & Growth

Company : SABC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SABC in Johannesburg seeks a senior programming professional to develop and implement strategies for Video Entertainment, balancing content acquisition, commissioning, and production to inform, educate, and entertain audiences.

The role focuses on optimizing content plans, managing budgets, and collaborating with internal teams to drive performance while ensuring channel objectives are met in a dynamic media landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies or equivalent.
• Experience in content production and project management.
• Editorial acumen and strategic management skills.
• Budget management and scenario planning experience.
• Familiarity with compliance policies and MIS.
• Understanding of the media landscape and legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programming strategies aligned with Video Entertainment goals.
• Review content, audience performance, and revenue to stay competitive.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Audience Research, Content Providers.
• Create programme rollout plans and content needs analysis.
• Assist in developing content plans for new products and services.
• Manage programming outputs within budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with Commercial Enterprises on sponsorships, trade exchanges, and product placements.
• Monitor programme quality and alignment with channel positioning.
• Explore content partnerships and pre-sales for cost containment.
• Provide input into programming budgets and monitor spend.
• Implement risk management and compliance measures.
• Engage with business partners to achieve objectives.
• Respond to audience complaints and ensure effective communication.
• Support staff development through PDPs, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

Skills

Budget management

Scenario planning

Content production

Project management

Editorial acumen

Strategic management

Compliance policies

Media landscape understanding

Legislative frameworks

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

SABC in Johannesburg seeks a senior programming professional to develop and implement strategies for Video Entertainment, balancing content acquisition, commissioning, and production to inform, educate, and entertain audiences.

The role focuses on optimizing content plans, managing budgets, and collaborating with internal teams to drive performance while ensuring channel objectives are met in a dynamic media landscape.