Music Scheduler Job Vacancy in South Africa at MNET in Randburg

  Job Title : Music Scheduler
Company MNET
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Randburg
Job Type Permanent
Equity Status African, Coloured and Indian candidates
Number of Positions 1
Special Requirements
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Context External factors which will influence the work environment taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account:
Business environment
Dynamic organization
Policies and procedures
Supersport Company
Multichoice IT Policies & Procedures
Customers External individuals or groups as well as individuals or groups within the organization to whom products, services, programmes and information

All business units within Mnet
Outputs To generate a daily music schedule and check for song history conflicts
To ensure rotations and database management upkeep is done on a daily basis
To ensure scheduling clocks are fully functional
To provide final approval of the finished daily log
To report on ICASA/SAMRO compliance on a monthly basis
To ensure compliance to African music quota
To have pro-active and creative discussions around music programming (for public holidays and special projects) and ensure effective implementation thereof
To ensure good relationships are maintained with Record Companies on behalf of the channel
To stay abreast of international and local popular music trends
To Participate in weekly Playlist Meetings
Maintain music industry relationships
Schedule on air promos from time to time
Liaise with DStv Media Sales with regards to any problems with ad break lengths
Be responsible for on-air playout and liaise with MCR with regards to any on-air error
Send weekly feedback to artists, labels and Managers with regards to the outcome of their video submission
Source Local and International video content for the channel
Liaise with editors and library with regards to the frequent transference of new material onto the system
Contribute to content development where needed for the Channel.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of local and international music trends from the 70s, 80s, 90s
Be able to identify new trends
Education & Experience A relevant tertiary qualification (Media, Music, TV, Radio)
2 years Music industry experience
Music scheduling experience a must
Knowledge of Selector scheduling
Must exhibit strong knowledge of popular music trends nationally and internationally
Understanding of scheduling formats nationally and internationally
Strong interest in and understanding of local and international music and music trends
Computer literacy (MS Office) is essential
Passion and in depth knowledge of popular music
Competencies Personal capabilities which are critical to the production of quality outputs are:
Interpersonal Skills
Withstanding Pressure
Deadline Driven
Communication skills (both written and spoken)
Problem solving
Planning and Organising
Self-efficacy
Equity Statement
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal applicants will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

To Apply :

http://www.mnetcorporate.co.za/ArticleList.aspx?Id=62

Deadline; 21st June 2012