Assistant Producer

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.

As an Assistant Producer, you will play a critical support role in delivering high-quality sports programming. You will work closely with the Producer to ensure that all editorial, logistical, and operational elements of a show are prepared and executed seamlessly.

This role offers strong growth potential and is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in sports broadcasting.

What you'll be doing

• Support the Producer in building show rundowns and segment structures

• Conduct research across sports topics, with a focus on football

• Prepare briefing notes, scripts, and talking points

• Coordinate guests, contributors, and analysts

• Assist with show timing, cueing, and live execution

• Ensure all show elements (graphics, clips, stats) are prepared

• Monitor live sports news and update editorial teams accordingly

• Assist with post-production requirements and content cutdowns

• Handle administrative and logistical production tasks

What you'll be bring

• 1–3 years experience in production, media, or digital content

• Strong knowledge of sports, particularly football

• Excellent research and writing skills

• Strong organisational and multitasking ability

• Ability to work under pressure in live environments

• High attention to detail

Even better if

• Experience in a live broadcast or studio environment

• Basic video editing skills

• Experience working with talent or coordinating contributors

• Understanding of sports data and analytics

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