Creative Producer

The Bowling Club; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative entertainment organization in Johannesburg seeks a Creative Producer to oversee the production of podcasts and live sessions. The ideal candidate will have experience in video production, strong project management skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. The role involves coordinating with various teams and managing production workflows to ensure quality content delivery. Join us to help create engaging and memorable experiences for audiences.

Benefits

Creative work environment

Opportunity to work with talented professionals

Growth and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in video, podcast, or live production.
• Proven ability to manage multiple shoots simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing creatives, crew, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 52 episodes of The B-Side Podcast and Camomile Sessions.
• Work closely with Operations & Partnerships to manage budgets.
• Lead all stages of production for The B-Side Podcast and Camomile Sessions.

Skills

Video production knowledge

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Premiere Pro

DaVinci

Job description

Role Purpose | Creative Producer

Join to apply for the Creative Producer role at The Bowling Club, a heartbeat of The Bowling Club’s content engine.

Reporting to :

Operations & Partnerships Manager

Start :

Nov or Dec

Salary Range :

R20, – R25, / month (negotiable based on experience and aligned with lean startup rates; performance-linked progression)

Hours :

Variable — tied to shoot schedules; includes some evenings / weekends during events and shoots

Key Outcomes | 6–12 Months

Deliver 52 episodes of The B-Side Podcast and 52 Camomile Sessions on schedule, with zero missed weeks.

Maintain a minimum of 4-week production buffer for each asset and work with Milan and Agency / Event Partners to ensure the delivery of one Camomile Live per quarter to audiences.

Production Quality & Workflow

Establish and document repeatable production workflows (pre‑production ? shoot ? post) on Company Notion, improve speed‑to‑publish and quality consistency across both series, build and manage a trusted network of freelance videographers, sound engineers, stylists, and photographers, and negotiate competitive freelance rates or trade‑value partnerships.

Operational Collaboration

Work closely with the Operations & Partnerships to manage budgets, logistics, and contracts with a focus on improving efficiencies and minimising costs.

Coordinate with the Social Media Manager and Video Editor to ensure final assets align with campaign goals.

Creative Integrity

Protect the storytelling DNA of all assets — making sure the tone, format, and visuals align with The Bowling Club’s creative direction, vision and mission.

Production Management

Lead all stages of production for The B-Side Podcast and Camomile Sessions: pre‑production, shoot day, and post.

Build and maintain production calendars, shot lists, and checklists.

Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure delivery deadlines are met.

Source, book, and manage shoot locations, stylists, and technical crew.

Creative & Quality Control

Ensure that each video aligns with brand tone, colour, and storytelling style.

Collaborate with Sishii and Milan on creative briefs and campaign outlines.

Conduct quality reviews before final export and publishing.

Team & Partner Coordination

Liaise with freelance editors / Post Production Agency, designers, and photographers on deliverables.

Manage post‑production workflows and approvals.

Maintain smooth communication between creative, social, and operations teams.

Budget & Logistics

Track shoot expenses and work within allocated budgets.

Support in negotiating vendor and freelancer rates.

Handle on‑set logistics — transport, catering, and schedule adherence.

Work collaboratively with Milan and Agency / Event Partners to produce one Camomile Live concert per quarter.

Primary Collaboration & Reporting Lead

Reports to Operations & Partnerships Manager

Works closely with :

Sishii (Chief Creative) for creative oversight

Milan (CEO) for scheduling, deliverables, and brand integration

Social Media Manager for content rollout (Promotional and Final asset delivery)

Video Editor and Graphic Designer for post‑production

Admin / VA for booking, contracts, and coordination

Skills & Experience

Must‑Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3–5 years experience in video, podcast, or live production (studio, agency, or entertainment environment)
• Strong project management and scheduling skills
• Working knowledge of video production processes (camera, lighting, audio)
• Proven ability to manage multiple shoots simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing creatives, crew, and partners

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience with multi‑camera or live‑style productions
• Familiarity with music, artist management, or branded content
• Basic understanding of editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, DaVinci, or Final Cut)
• Ability to direct shoots or manage talent on set
• Network within Johannesburg's creative and entertainment industries

Culture and Values

• Integrity — We do what we say we'll do.
• Craft Excellence — We take pride in our creative work and execution.
• Humility — We stay teachable, no matter how talented we are.
• Respect — We treat people like collaborators, not commodities.

We’re looking for a producer who combines creative taste with operational discipline.

You’ll love this role if you :

• Are obsessed with detail and deadlines.
• Bring calm, clear energy to chaotic production days.
• Thrive in small teams and fast‑moving environments.
• Care deeply about creative quality and artist storytelling.

What Success Looks Like

A Winning Outcome

By month 6, both The B‑Side, Camomile Sessions and Camomile Live are running like clockwork — consistent, polished, and beloved by fans.

You’ve built a production rhythm the whole team trusts, freeing the founders to focus on creative and commercial scale.

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