Hybrid Senior Broadcast Operations Lead

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement benefits
Hybrid work model
Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Broadcast Operations Manager to oversee the technical execution of live broadcasts and streaming events from Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with remote planning to ensure flawless audio and video delivery.

You will manage equipment, coordinate crews, plan logistics, troubleshoot in real time, mentor technicians, and stay ahead of new broadcast technologies.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years in broadcast operations or live event production, with 3+ years in management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of live broadcast operations for events, including setup, execution, and strike.
  • Coordinate and lead technical crews (camera, audio, EVS).
  • Plan and manage broadcast infrastructure (signal routing, transmission, monitoring).
  • Ensure equipment functions; troubleshoot issues in real time.
  • Develop SOPs for broadcast operations.
  • Liaise with clients, venues, and vendors to meet tech requirements.
  • Manage budgets and resources for events.
  • Stay current with broadcast technologies and best practices.
  • Oversee live streaming across platforms.
  • Mentor and train junior broadcast staff.

Skills

Leadership
Broadcast operations
Project management
Live streaming
Troubleshooting under pressure
Team coordination
Communication
IP-based workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering or related field

Tools

EVS
Cameras / Switchers / Audio mixers
Transmission systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Broadcast Operations Manager to oversee the technical execution of live broadcasts and streaming events from Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with remote planning to ensure flawless audio and video delivery.

You will manage equipment, coordinate crews, plan logistics, troubleshoot in real time, mentor technicians, and stay ahead of new broadcast technologies.

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