Content Producer

Job description

Job purpose
Research and produce compelling programming that enhances POWER 987’s brand and listenership.

Duties and tasks
• Facilitates regular brainstorming sessions with co-producers and presenters of the show to ensure a rich flow of ideas that keeps the show fresh and evolving.
• Receive input and support from the Head of Programming, Head of Content in terms of how to build and structure the show in line with the POWER 987 brand.
• Work closely with the news team to stay abreast of breaking or developing news and maximises on opportunities that help both news and programming to own a story.
• Evaluate and follows up on leads or tips to develop story ideas either by investigating further or handing it over to news.
• Research and analyse background information related to stories in order to determine a Power angle that takes the story forward and meets the stations audience profile.
• Ensure that all facts provided to the presenter are accurate and from reliable sources.
• Responsibly and ethically choose guests and talking points, ensuring that decisions are not influenced by self-interest and will not bring the company into disrepute.
• Put together a comprehensive running order that meets the needs of the presenter and sound engineer.
• Respond to audience feedback and determine how this feedback can be used to improve programme content and quality.

Job requirements

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree or a media related qualification.

Language proficiency:

• Advanced English, both written and spoken.

Experience:

• Minimum three years work experience in a News or Programming environment as a Radio Content Producer

Skills and attributes:

• Strong organisational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Basic understanding of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production
• Interpretation of information the ability to generate original ideas and to think creatively about how to communicate them.
• Pitch ideas to senior colleagues.

Required knowledge areas

• Understand the purpose and format of POWER 987.
• Understand the audience profile i.e. characteristics of the target audience and to have knowledge of the subject matter of the output.
• Knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics.
• A good knowledge of subjects relevant to POWER 987.
• Knowledge of when and how to acquire the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
• Broadcast technology

Computer skills

• Adequate level of IT skill
• Ability to conduct effective internet research, use relevant computer software for audio editing.

To Apply:

Send your detailed CV to Careers@power987.co.za with the subject line “Content Producer”.

*Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 21 January 2026

Posted on 15 Jan 13:00, Closing date 21 Jan