Production Assistant

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.