Job Highlights
MultiChoice Showmax SA invites applications for the Sports Content Curator Graduate Internship 2025.
Designation: Graduate Content Curator: Sports
Category: Showmax SA
Level: Junior
Closing date: 17 Dec 2024
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: MultiChoice City, Johannesburg
Careers at MultiChoice
The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment company, headquartered in South Africa, Dubai, and the Netherlands. We operate primarily in pay television, video entertainment, advertising, and content security. Our brands include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax, and Irdeto, a leader in content security in Europe.
We serve over 20 million subscribers in more than 50 African markets and pride ourselves on our capacity to adapt to industry trends, delivering top-notch entertainment consistently. Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!
Purpose of the Position
To curate sports content on the Showmax platform for high-profile events like the Premier League, PSL, and others, enhancing content discoverability.
Key Performance Objectives
Tasks
Content Management
- Collaborate with the sports curator to create weekly, monthly, and quarterly editorial plans aligned with the sporting calendar and business objectives.
- Source and schedule Premier League, PSL, and other sporting content for Showmax delivery using internal systems.
- Curate live and VOD sporting content on the Showmax platform daily, adhering to the editorial plan.
- Brief creative teams on key asset needs.
- Work with marketing and CVM teams to align promotional calendars for sports content to optimize viewing.
- Leverage key platform features to enhance content discovery.
Operations
- Manage and monitor content delivery processes daily, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
- Communicate effectively with scheduling and operations teams regarding content schedules and workflow.
- Collaborate with the incident management team to address and resolve content delivery issues.
- Test new product and CMS features before their launch.
Reporting
- Generate reports on content delivery against operational SLAs.
- Prepare weekly reports for live and VOD operations and delivery.
General
- Stay updated on OTT industry developments and trends.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in delivery processes to enhance business success.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree in marketing, media, or sports management.
Experience & Skills
- A passion for sports, particularly local and international football.
- Willingness to work weekends and after-hours aligned with the sporting calendar.
- Interest in the media and streaming industries.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and speed.
- Strong attention to detail and a goal-oriented mindset.
- Capability to build relationships and adapt to changes.
Behavioral Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Decision making
- Critical appraisal
- Conflict resolution
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date to be considered for this exciting opportunity in the dynamic field of sports content curation.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2024