Do you have a knack for keeping things running behind the scenes? Arena Broadcast is looking for a proactive and organised junior programme scheduler to join its team, supporting The Home Channel and IGNITION TV.
POSITION: JUNIOR PROGRAMME SCHEDULER
REPORTING TO: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HEAD OF CHANNEL
DEPARTMENT: ARENA BROADCAST – HOME CHANNEL
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT
LOCATION: PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the world of broadcasting and enjoys working with programme schedules, content information and broadcast operations.
What you will be responsible for:
- Preparing, updating and maintaining accurate daily and weekly television programme
- Capturing and verifying programme information, metadata and Electronic Programme Guides (EPGs).
- Coordinating programme information and content materials with local and international
- Supporting content preparation and quality-control checks before
- Working closely with Broadcast, Promo, Content and Transmission
- Ensuring programme changes, updates and submissions are completed accurately and within
- Maintaining accurate scheduling records and providing general broadcast administration
What we are looking for:
- A tertiary qualification in media, television, broadcasting, communications, administration or a related field.
- At least two years’ relevant working experience in television, broadcasting, media, programme scheduling, administration or data capturing.
- Good understanding of television and broadcast
- Strong computer literacy and excellent administrative
- Good numerical, organisational and communication
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV and a brief motivation outlining their suitability for the role.
E-mail: MEDIARECRUITMENT@ARENA.AFRICA
Please indicate the job title in the subject line of your application
CLOSING DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2026
Arena Holdings is an Affirmative Action Employer and as such, preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation. Kindly take note that if we do not respond to you in the next two months, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.
