Sibusiso Khanyi

HEAD OF MUSIC & PROFRAMMING FOR SADAC REGION,

• Curating playlists that will make the channels meet set targets & Ensuring music schedules adhere to schedule deadlines for TX & Ensuring that music & programmes Meet the channels standards.
• Compiling a video report for research,Scheduling of daily music logs & executing of creative strategies and tactics to secure relevant and trending content of Music videos & Content for the platforms.
• Maintain music industry relationships with Record Companies Send weekly feedback to artists, labels and Managers with regards to the outcome of their video submission and performance.
• Developing product capability across all trace platforms (linear, trace academia, trace social, digital and streaming) for the provision of programming and Music Video services
• Ensuring strict clearance of all music rights across all programming and platforms.
• Content Acquisition & Final approval of programmes for broadcast.
• Increasing data utilisation through effective and innovative target audience solutions and products.
• Drove all programming and scheduling needs of Trace South Africa, and for Sub-Saharan Africa. Represented brand, administered budgets and acquisitions, assisted Marketing, On-Air, Digital, Sales and Commercial with new schedules or altered grids, and promoted and enforced worldwide social issues to optimise equal rights and inclusivity while achieving these key results:

» Initiated programming strategies, identified market developments, tracked competition, analysed content and provided advice which improved ratings and grid stability and growth.

» Reviewed competitor analysis and based on findings introduced LRP and planning strategies and stunts which further developed and strengthened Trace Channel brand.

» Managed database and titles available, and established LRP and Master Planner, EPG, generic schedules and grids which maximised management and availability of content for On-Air, SVOD, AVOD and Terrestrial platforms.

» Established best practices and SOPs, and tracked Data, legal aspects and broadcasting regulatory context of contracts, regulations and clearances which enhanced TV programme commissioning and production.

» Supported negotiations, collaborated with staff from Nigeria, Spain, Amsterdam, UK and FRANCE, and learnt different cultures and nuances thus growing brand in different regions

» Produced documents from highlights, EPGs, grids, rate cards and break and programming files to SVOD lists resulting in optimal effectiveness and compliance of MultiChoice Africa affiliate.

» Detected commercial prospects, devised break structures as well as block presentations of upcoming shows and stunts, drove competitive broadcast and planning and transmission of sponsorship deals and opened and expanded strategic breaks which boosted revenue and sponsorship.

• Curating playlists that will make the channels meet set target & Ensuring music schedules adhere to schedule deadlines for TX
• Ensuring that music & programmes Meet the channels standards.
• Scheduling of daily music logs.
• Liaise with editors, QC and library with regards to the frequent transference of new material onto the system for TX
• Planning of monthly themes
• Develop contingency plans where improvements are require & Ensuring that programmes are produced to the highest standard and are cost-effective.
• Viewing and applying editorial input on all programmes at online and offline Level.
• Coming up with new content ideas to maximize the business strategy.
• Creating & updating EPG Liasing with commercial and marketing team inregards of promos, sales and programming,led the development, alignment and implementation of channel programming strategies, stunts and schedules for Local and International titles according to deadlines, LRP and global MTV & Base Music policy.
• Created generic and episodic grids in compliance with local TV broadcast regulations, aligned schedules with Bank holidays, school terms and monthly themes, and oversaw programming database and budgets.
• Further, wrote episodic synopsis for press sheets to ensure correct EPG information, equipped global media center with information for Tentpole Award shows for MMA, VMA, EMA, MAMA, and drove clear and concise communications between programming and departments while delivering these notable successes:
• Initiated programme strategies and entries, discovered programmes for acquisition, evaluated new content of international pipeline and formats to be localised, managed themes, promotions and graphics plans, and specified and authorised promotional materials all of which boosted brand and viewership.
• In conjunction with Research outlined best possible monthly grid creations based on short/long-term data, and assessed daily/competitor ratings and market trends to strengthen programming & Scheduling strategy which in turn grew ratings and resulted in achieving hourly and daily scheduling targets and ratings.
• Developed and disseminated programming info and changes to South HQ, and marketing and commercial departments, produced reports on programming activity entailing TV market place, wins, obstacles and solutions, and leveraged research to introduce new methods which optimised programming performance and efficiency. MTV grew 100% and MTV BASE 50% over my tenure for ages 15-34.
• Monitored Ad Sales and Marketing projects for compliance with editorial strategy, quality standards and legal requirements, and delivered plans in advance to assist Commercial Sales and Sponsorship teams all of which led to revenue opportunities for programming without compromising channel integrity.

• To assist the programming team in ensuring that the Programming objectives of the department are met in terms of music
• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Ensure compliance to SA music quota
• Ensure good relationships are maintained with Record Companies on behalf of the station
• Participate in weekly Playlist Meetings
• Ensure compliance and adherence to all Yfm music policies, procedures and mandate
• Assist in scheduling music in line with the station's programming strategy
• Pro-actively source music and give regular feedback and recommendations to management
• Arrange and document all on-air interviews and report back on play-out
• Carry out specific projects given by the Music Manager and Programme Manager
• Schedule all daily on-air features and ensure alignment to rotation and history rules
• Code all new audio so tracks are easily identified
• Update all relevant charts on the website so listeners are well informed
• Document all incoming Stand in's and distribute information accordingly, with the approval of the Programme Manager
• Pro actively manage Music submissions
• Managing the stations charts and logs
• Maintaining of station features and production of new concepts
• Actively managing the stations music charts, Top 40, African boom box, Bomb chart, Ragga chart & Hot 99 features.

• Manage and supervise the sound crewmembers and ensure that they adhere to the shooting script and audio style
• Read, interpret and ask questions about the shooting script
• Control and operate the audio equipment
• Maintain the composition of audio fidelity and working alongside with the director, cast, and other technical/film crewmembers
• Discuss with the Director and Cinematographer/Director of Photography (DoP), all aspects of the script e.g
• Discuss style of recording audio and equipment required and review all set plans
• Maintain and ensure the safety of equipment
• Ensure the return of all audio equipment (memory cards, recorders, batteries etc.)
• Proactively participate in the setting up of audio recording with the Director and DoP by walking all locations, sets and stages with the Director and DoP
• Work with the art and props departments with the setting of any dressing on the set, either in the foreground or background for positioning of audio equipment
• Be on set at all times unless relieved by the director
• After each take, report to the Director and/or DoP about whether or not the recording was good technically
• Be punctual at all times
• Attend all meetings/recces that have been requested to attend
• Store and back-up, log and edit all recorded material
• Mix and assist in final mix of audio and/or create sound tracking during post-production period.

• Last updated 8/15/2022, Graduated for:
• Music
• Sales and marketing
• Copy-writing
• News
• Technical production
• Content production
• Radio Presenter