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Music Compiler: 5FM - South Africa

South African Broadcasting Corporation

Reference: 42411975 SABC SOC Limited RE-ADVERTISEMENT POSITION: MUSIC COMPILER: 5FM X2 DIVISION: DIVISION : RADIO REPORT LINE: PROGRAMME MANAGER SAP POSITION ID: 60018003 & 60018004 SCALE CODE: 404 CLOSING DATE : 14 FEBRUARY 2023 Main purpose of position To select and schedule music programmes that attract the largest possible audiences, in-line with the Station's mandate and identity. Key Accountabilities Make input in the formulation of the station's music strategy. Conduct research, develop and introduce new angles/formats where applicable to enhance station strategy. Manage, maintain and modify the station's music universe in line with station strategy. Develop and maintain an appropriate environment to support the Programme Manager/s in achieving goals and objectives of overall strategy. Receive new music from various sources and apprise the music committee. Listen to new music for appropriateness and ensure it is catalogued before going on air. Advise the music committee on new music and new developments in the industry for decision making purposes. Research and source new artists and new music releases suitable for needs of the station. Select and schedule music for air play, and also artists for interviews in line with station mandate, identity and music policy. Contribute to the music policy, SOPs, SLA's and procedures in order to maintain unique sound for the station. Conduct regular research to keep abreast with industry developments and ahead of competitors. Utilise audience and programme research in order to adjust scheduling strategy. Provide all relevant music content to the station's digital platforms. Utilize SABC archive material and facilitate the acquisition of new material for specialized music genres where applicable - jazz, gospel, choral, maskandi, classical, folk, etc. Capture PRS details correctly for all speciality music shows and music mixes. Maintain good relationships with Record Companies, Artists and Promoters. Pro-actively facilitate discussions with stakeholders around music programming. Participate in station music policy and playlist meetings (music committee meetings). Maintain good relationships with collecting societies that are responsible for music royalties to keep them abreast with music developments at the station. Maintain the music master data base to ensure a credible play list. Arrange and document all on-air interviews. Create a system to catalogue all new tracks so that they are easily identified and correctly reported to the collecting societies. Reflect accurate local/international music details in accordance with ICASA and SAMRO quotas. Report all faults and maintain documentation. Provide detailed monthly/quarterly reports. Provide music committee reports and recommendations where necessary. Provide music listening session scorecards, as and when needed. Requirements: Matric and NQF Level 6 qualification in music production, sound engineering or relevant qualification. 6 years' experience in music production or radio industry 3 years' experience as a radio station music compiler Understanding of SABC policies and SOPs. Knowledge of South African broadcasting legislation. Knowledge of music trends, and industry players. Basic understanding of radio broadcasting systems. Basic understanding of sound broadcasting. Problem solving skills Project management skills Good communication skills, verbal and written Research skills. Basic digital media skills. Computer literacy. Key Accountabilities Make input in the formulation of the station's music strategy. Conduct research, develop and introduce new angles/formats where applicable to enhance station strategy. Manage, maintain and modify the station's music universe in line with station strategy. Develop and maintain an appropriate environment to support the Programme Manager/s in achieving goals and objectives of overall strategy. Receive new music from various sources and apprise the music committee. Listen to new music for appropriateness and ensure it is catalogued before going on air. Advise the music committee on new music and new developments in the industry for decision making purposes. Research and source new artists and new music releases suitable for needs of the station. Select and schedule music for air play, and also artists for interviews in line with station mandate, identity and music policy. Contribute to the music policy, SOPs, SLA's and procedures in order to maintain unique sound for the station. Conduct regular research to keep abreast with industry developments and ahead of competitors. Utilise audience and programme research in order to adjust scheduling strategy. Provide all relevant music content to the station's digital platforms. Utilize SABC archive material and facilitate the acquisition of new material for specialized music genres where applicable - jazz, gospel, choral, maskandi, classical, folk, etc. Capture PRS details correctly for all speciality music shows and music mixes. Maintain good relationships with Record Companies, Artists and Promoters. Pro-actively facilitate discussions with stakeholders around music programming. Participate in station music policy and playlist meetings (music committee meetings). Maintain good relationships with collecting societies that are responsible for music royalties to keep them abreast with music developments at the station. Maintain the music master data base to ensure a credible play list. Arrange and document all on-air interviews. Create a system to catalogue all new tracks so that they are easily identified and correctly reported to the collecting societies. Reflect accurate local/international music details in accordance with ICASA and SAMRO quotas. Report all faults and maintain documentation. Provide detailed monthly/quarterly reports. Provide music committee reports and recommendations where necessary. Provide music listening session scorecards, as and when needed. Apply Now
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