Website Kagiso Media
Kagiso Media is the largest black-owned media corporation in South Africa. Its primary assets include: Knowledge Factory East Coast Radio Jacaranda FM JUTA publishing
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Content Leadership
Support the Programme Manager in shaping and implementing comprehensive content strategies aligned with Jacaranda FM’s brand, audience expectations, and commercial goals.
Facilitate daily content meetings to align team priorities, promote creative brainstorming, and integrate cross-platform opportunities.
Conduct regular air checks with the Programme Manager, ensuring content quality, presenter performance, and station sound consistency.
Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends, audience behaviours, and new content formats to enhance listener engagement.
Operational Oversight & Audience Research
Oversee execution of the programming schedule, ensuring seamless transitions between shows, proper implementation of format clocks, and adherence to programming policies.
Monitor technical quality and content consistency throughout the day.
Coordinate with producers, scheduling, digital, audio, and video teams to deliver integrated, high-quality content across all platforms.
Support planning and execution of outside broadcasts, promotions, and special events.
Participate in audience research, analyse listener feedback, and identify competitive insights to guide programming decisions.
Commercial Alignment
Collaborate with Sales and Promotions teams to align programming with commercial objectives while safeguarding editorial integrity.
Contribute to ideation of sponsored content, ensuring seamless integration and compelling client proposals.
Digital Integration
Partner with the Digital Lead to design and implement cross-platform strategies that extend Jacaranda FM’s reach beyond traditional broadcasting.
Ensure brand voice consistency across digital channels while optimising content for each platform’s unique strengths.
General Leadership
Act as Programme Manager in their absence.
Ensure compliance with ICASA, BCCSA, BBBEE, and other regulatory standards.
Mentor team members, foster innovation, and uphold excellence in programming.
Requirements
Relevant qualification in Media and Communication Studies or Management, OR proven equivalent industry experience.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in radio broadcasting, programming, or content management.
Experience in on-air presentation, production, or multimedia content creation.
Strong leadership and mentoring background within a media environment.
Demonstrated ability to interpret audience research, analyse ratings, and identify media trends.
Proven project management skills in fast-paced environments.
History of collaboration with sales, marketing, and digital teams.
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