Producer (Cape Town)

Wearerival; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative marketing consultancy is seeking a dynamic Producer to join their Cape Town team. This role offers the chance to freelance with the potential for a permanent position, where you will manage media production and marketing activities. You'll collaborate with a London-based Executive Producer to oversee various media properties, from podcasts to social media. With a focus on shaping a new B2B publication, you'll have the autonomy to contribute to exciting campaigns and strategies aimed at community growth. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business dedicated to challenging the status quo.

Benefits

28 days of vacation

Discretionary recharge days

Flexible working environment

Equipment support

Medical Aid contributions

Retirement annuity contributions

Quarterly team weeks

Company retreats

Profit sharing

Shadow stock after one year

Qualifications

• Experience in producing podcasts, videos, and events.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content creation, distribution, and events.
• Develop editorial strategy and content calendar.

Skills

Podcast Production

Video Production

Event Management

Content Creation

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Media Platforms

Trend Identification

Proactive Mindset

Education

Experience in Media Production

Experience in Startups

Job description

Freelance with the opportunity to convert to a permanent position in our Cape Town office. Rival is seeking a Producer to freelance with the potential to join our Cape Town-based team. As a Producer, you will play a key role in owning and operating Rival Media, our in-house media company built around our brand.

You will work closely with our London-based Executive Producer to oversee the production and distribution of various media properties, including podcasts, videos, emails, social media, research, whitepapers, events, and community engagement.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to new ideas and campaigns for our marketing activities.

Role

The primary focus of this Producer role will be on our media and marketing activities, managing daily planning and production tasks. You will oversee content creation, distribution, and events, develop our editorial strategy and content calendar, and devise strategies to increase content distribution, event attendance, and community growth.

You will have the autonomy to work independently and make a significant impact as part of a growing business. Joining Rival at an exciting growth phase, you will help shape the future of our media initiatives.

Rival Media's mission is to understand the growth drivers of challenger brands and develop the next-generation marketing playbook for marketing leaders through content, research, and events targeted at senior marketing professionals worldwide.

As a producer, you will be instrumental in shaping a new B2B publication and influencing the business's direction. You will be part of a media team dedicated to creating a digital publication for modern marketers and CMOs, while also fulfilling client production requests alongside our design team.

Operating as both an agency and a B2B media company, this role offers exposure to both aspects of the business. You will work with a global client portfolio, gaining international perspective across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Our small but dynamic global team of about 25 provides opportunities to learn and contribute to various projects. This role holds significant potential for the right candidate, working closely with the founding team to shape the company's future.

Requirements

• Experience working in an agency or media company producing podcasts, videos, events, and written content.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of new-age media platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
• Ability to identify media and content trends.
• Start-up mindset: mission-driven, proactive, and adaptable.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements and company retreats.
• No university degree required; we value skills and experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in early-stage startups, publishers, or media businesses.
• Background as a producer in production houses, content agencies, or YouTube channels.

Application Process

To apply, please use the 'apply button' below, share your CV, and include the following:

• Highlight a challenger brand you admire: Write "CHALLENGER BRAND: X" and a few sentences on why they are interesting from a marketing perspective.
• Explain why building a B2B media business interests you.

Compensation and Benefits

Transitioning to a permanent role, our compensation includes:

• Market-competitive base salary.
• Profit sharing twice a year based on performance.
• Employee liquidity plan ('shadow stock') after one year.

Benefits include:

• 28 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Discretionary 'recharge days' to rest and recharge.
• Flexible working environment with in-office and remote options.
• Equipment support and Discovery Health Medical Aid contributions.
• Retirement annuity contributions.
• Quarterly team weeks and company retreats.

About Rival

Rival is a challenger-focused marketing consultancy, aiming to deliver outsized impact for CMOs by challenging incumbent practices. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are proud to be a B Corp certified company committed to social and environmental responsibility.