About The RoleWe 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. About The RoleWe 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 DoingAssist 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 Bring0–2 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 ifExperience 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 YouSporty 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr