Producer / Presenter

Content of build-ups, inserts and live events meets requirements of target audience whilst remaining sensitive to the current political situation, Content remains correct and up to date according to the relevant sport requirement. All production elements are completed and available on time due to thorough pre-production

The Production format includes contingency plans

Accurate running orders - all staff fully understand their function in the Production

Clear and concise instructions are provided to all parties pertinent to the Production

Post Production - All relevant paper work is completed and submitted timeously as per guidelines

Appropriate decisions are made regarding the transmission using all relevant elements required by the stakeholders whilst remaining within broadcast standards

Need to be able to commentate in Portuguese on the following events: Football, Basketball, Motor Sport, swimming, cycling

They must succinctly and passionately convey the excitement of the sporting event to their viewers over the television broadcast.

They must convince an audience of the events authenticity and be as descriptive as if the audience were witnessing the game in person.

Due to the nature of the industry the candidate will need to be available in the evenings and on weekends. Most games are on nights and weekends. Sports commentators often arrive several hours in advance of the broadcast.

Need to attend production meeting with producers, camera or other people involved in the broadcast transmission when required.

Research on teams and players needs to be done in advance, including any relevant stats and research.

Commentator will need to conduct interviews before the game and assist with sound

and equipment checks.

Upon conclusion, commentators often conduct interviews, record sound bites for the stations news segments and assist in packing the equipment.

Need to constantly promote other events on the channel.

Prepare and deliver sports news, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.

Read Sporting news flashes to inform audiences of important events.

Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, using memorized or read scripts, and/or ad-libs.

Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.

Study background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews.

Interview show guests about current sporting affairs, relevant sporting topics, their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.

Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.

Host civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over television

Make promotional appearances at public or private events in order to represent the company

Record promos for later broadcast.

Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.

Coordinate on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.

Attend press conferences in order to gather information for broadcast.

Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events

Moderate panels or discussion shows on sporting topics such as current affairs, or news

Education & Experience

Sports Knowledge

Fluent in Portuguese

Min 5 years experience working in a Portuguese speaking environment

Relates the company's products and services to customer needs; promotes a sense of trust and confidence in the customer

Competencies Keeps up to date on current affairs in TV sporting industry - reflected in output and relationships

Knows who to contact to obtain specific content to meet media requirements

Converses easily on the product line (e.g. on-air problems, time delays, glitches, scheduling, information, etc)

Understands sports broadcasting environment and processes and relates appropriately with clients

Identifies deviation from standard and takes relevant technical corrective action

Communication

Time Management

Combines elements to ensure continuity of pictures (through thorough understanding of the product - i.e. sport)

Communicates a story that makes sense and has maximum effect

Selects the correct visuals and audio against the purpose of the brief

Keeps abreast of trends and uses this knowledge to enhance the product and keep it up to date

Understands how the basic audio and visual elements balance to form an aesthetically pleasing production and uses this knowledge to enhance the programme

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