Production Assistant

About the role

We are building a next-generation sports broadcasting platform focused on delivering high-quality, fast-paced sports programming to a South African audience, with a strong emphasis on football.

The Production Assistant is a key support role within the studio, ensuring that both technical and production teams are able to operate efficiently during live and recorded broadcasts.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that plays a critical part in maintaining smooth studio operations across a wide range of sports programming, particularly during live match coverage.

What you'll be doing

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  Assist with studio setup and strike (cabling, equipment positioning, prep)

  
  


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  Support technical and production teams during live broadcasts

  
  


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  Assist with floor management, timing, and cueing

  
  


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  Ensure equipment and studio areas are ready for each show

  
  


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  Handle ad-hoc tasks and urgent production requirements

  
  


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  Support presenters, analysts, and guests where required

  
  


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  Assist with basic operational tasks (autocue, scripts, etc.)

  
  


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  Maintain general studio organisation and readiness

  
  

What you'll bring

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  0–2 years experience in media, events, or production environments

  
  


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  Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

  
  


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  Ability to work under pressure and irregular hours (including weekends)

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail

  
  


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  Good communication and teamwork skills

  
  


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  Positive, proactive attitude

  
  

Even better if

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  Experience in live TV, events, or sports production

  
  


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  Basic understanding of broadcast equipment

  
  


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  Interest in technical production roles

  
  


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  Passion for sports content and media

  
  

What's in it for you

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  Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability

  
  


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  A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter

  
  


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  20 days annual leave + public holidays

  
  


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  Our core working hours are 10am-3pm in your local time zone with flexibility outside of this

  
  


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  South African employment contract

  
  


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  Referral bonuses & flash bonuses

  
  


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  Top of the line equipment

  
  


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  Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities