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Job title : Field Production Co-Ordinator

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 08, 2026

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• The Field Production Co-ordinator is responsible for the logistical planning, execution, and support of all television news field operations. The role ensures that crews and talent are properly resourced, field broadcasts run smoothly, and high-quality, accurate, and timely coverage is delivered, while maintaining compliance, safety, and effective stakeholder coordination.

• Coordinate field production schedules for Anchors, Reporters, Producers, and camera crews.
• Arrange and confirm transport, accommodation, permits, and access requirements for field assignments.
• Ensure that all necessary production and technical equipment is available, functional, and delivered on time to field teams.
• Liaise with editorial teams to align coverage priorities with operational capabilities.
• Responsible for all catering requirements during big Outside Broadcasts
• Liaise with event organisers to secure venues, times, and dates.
• Conduct site inspections and assess the suitability of venues for broadcast requirements.
• Draft a detailed and clear broadcast plan to guide the various production teams.
• Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.

• Act as the primary contact between newsroom, field crews, and technical teams during assignments.
• Monitor field deployments to ensure safety protocols are upheld.
• Troubleshoot logistical or technical issues as they arise in the field.
• Facilitate real-time communication between field teams and the studio.

• Track broadcast budgets, costs, and resource allocation for field operations.
• Maintain accurate records of crew deployments, equipment usage, and incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, broadcasting regulations, and legal requirements (e.g., permits, contracts).

• Maintain strong coordination with the Broadcast Manager, Tech Crews and Logistics.
• Communicate permissions and requirements with event organisers.
• Brief all stakeholders including camera crew, reporters, and guests.
• Support field crews with day-to-day needs to maximize efficiency.
• Brief teams before deployment and debrief after assignments.
• Building, supporting and maintaining interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

• Conduct risk assessments for field assignments.
• Ensure crew safety, including adherence to health and safety guidelines, especially in high-risk zones.
• Arrange medical support, insurance, and emergency contacts when required.

• Operate and advise on use of SNG vans, LiveU, eLink and other broadcasting tools as needed.
• Support technical setup for live links (e.g., OB units, satellite, mobile journalism kits).
• Troubleshoot on-site production issues in real-time.

• Higher Certificate in Media and / or Journalism and / or Communications and / or TV Production and / or a related field - Essential
• Diploma in Media and / or Journalism and / or Communications and / or TV Production and / or a related field - Recommended
• Bachelor Honours Degree in Media and / or Journalism and / or Communications and / or TV Production and / or a related field - Recommended

• 3 years in Television production (preferably in news) - Essential
• Drivers Licences - Essential
• Language Proficiency
• English - Advanced

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Intermediate
• Technical / Job Specific Competencies
• Contributing to Team Success
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Planning and Organising
• Risk Taking
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