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Production Assistant

Cape Town

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

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

  • Support technical and production teams during live broadcasts

  • Assist with floor management, timing, and cueing

  • Ensure equipment and studio areas are ready for each show

  • Handle ad-hoc tasks and urgent production requirements

  • Support presenters, analysts, and guests where required

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

  • Maintain general studio organisation and readiness

What you'll bring

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

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

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

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Positive, proactive attitude

Even better if

  • Experience in live TV, events, or sports production

  • Basic understanding of broadcast equipment

  • Interest in technical production roles

  • Passion for sports content and media

What's in it for you

  • Sporty is a remote first company in pursuit of sustainability

  • A competitive salary + individual performance based bonuses every quarter

  • 20 days annual leave + public holidays

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

  • South African employment contract

  • Referral bonuses & flash bonuses

  • Top of the line equipment

  • Annual company retreats to provide great internal networking opportunities

 

If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

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