Radio Producer

Think Career Rpo; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent media organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced Radio Producer to develop compelling content for flagship shows. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in media production, excellent storytelling skills, and a strong understanding of the African labor market. This role offers the opportunity to shape narratives that influence economic development across the continent.

Benefits

Be part of Africa's influential employment network

Shape narratives for policy change

Work with top industry leaders

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in radio production, journalism, business reporting, or broadcasting.
• Strong research and storytelling skills with expertise in economics and labor relations.
• Excellent scriptwriting, editorial planning, and content curation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee content production for flagship shows.
• Research, script, and coordinate interviews with high-profile guests.
• Drive audience engagement strategies through storytelling and social media.

Skills

Career Development

Radio Journalism

SME Funding

Entrepreneurship

Programming

Economics

Social media

Research

Planning

Marketing

Leadership

Business Management

Job description

Career Indaba Radio is a leading multiplatform employment and economic transformation network, dedicated to driving insightful conversations on employment, skills development, economic trends, and the future of work in Africa.

We are looking for an experienced Radio Producer to develop and execute compelling content for our flagship shows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee content production for Career Indaba Radio’s flagship shows, including:
  • Breakfast Show – daily deep dives into employment trends, economic policies, and leadership
  • Career Bootcamp Show – practical career advice, upskilling strategies, and industry insights
  • Youth Plug – focus on graduate employment, entrepreneurship, and youth career development
  • SME Drive – business growth strategies, SME funding, and enterprise development discussions
  • World of Work Show – thought leadership on the future of work, digital disruption, and AI
• Research, script, and coordinate interviews with high-profile guests, ensuring informative and engaging discussions.
• Develop thought‑provoking topics that align with global and African labour market trends.
• Oversee production schedules, content planning, and editorial direction to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinate live and pre‑recorded shows, ensuring smooth execution, guest management, and audience engagement.
• Drive audience engagement strategies through storytelling, social media integration, and interactive programming.
• Collaborate with the marketing and editorial teams to align radio content with digital, print, and podcast platforms.
• Monitor industry trends, economic shifts, and policy changes to keep Career Indaba Radio ahead of the curve.

Who Should Apply?

• A seasoned media professional with 5+ years of experience in radio production, journalism, business reporting, or broadcasting.
• Strong research and storytelling skills with expertise in economics, labour relations, business, or employment policy.
• A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the African labour market, workforce trends, and policy frameworks.
• Excellent scriptwriting, editorial planning, and content curation abilities.
• Adroit at managing high‑profile guests, scheduling interviews, and producing live and recorded content.
• Familiar with broadcast technology, digital radio, and multiplatform content integration.
• Passionate about employment transformation and economic development in Africa.

Why Join Career Indaba Radio?

• Be part of Africa’s most influential employment and economic transformation network.
• Shape narratives that drive policy change and economic development.
• Work with top industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
• Leverage our multiplatform ecosystem in radio, digital, print, and events for maximum impact.

Required Skills

• Career Development
• Radio Journalism
• SME Funding
• Print
• Entrepreneurship
• Programming
• Economics
• Integration
• Social media
• Scheduling
• Research
• Planning
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Business Management