If you are a visionary leader with a passion for creating exceptional content and growing audiences, The Home Channel invites you to apply for the position of Executive Producer & Head of Channel.
POSITION: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & HEAD OF CHANNEL
REPORTING TO: HEAD OF BROADCAST
DEPARTMENT: ARENA BROADCAST – HOME CHANNEL
POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT
LOCATION: PARKTOWN, JOHANNESBURG
The successful candidate will provide strategic, creative, editorial and operational leadership, driving the development and delivery of compelling television content that strengthens the channel’s brand, enhances audience engagement and maximises commercial opportunities.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and execute the channel’s content and production
- Lead the development, production and delivery of original and commissioned
- Oversee programming performance, audience engagement and content
- Identify and drive commercial opportunities, including sponsorships, branded content and strategic partnerships.
- Manage production budgets, resources, external suppliers and production
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external industry
- Ensure compliance with editorial standards, broadcasting requirements and applicable
You bring:
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Media, Broadcasting, Communications, Film, Television, Marketing, Business Management or a related field.
- At least 8–10 years’ experience in television, broadcasting, media or entertainment, including significant experience in senior production or content leadership.
- Proven experience in content strategy, television production, programming and budget
- Strong understanding of the South African television and broadcasting
- Demonstrated commercial acumen, creative leadership and stakeholder management
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.
