Assistant Producer

Cape Town April 21, 2026 Full Time

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

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.