Structure & Staff
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Organizational Structure & Staff Roles
This organisational structure is designed for a startup to mid-sized regional television station and can scale as Mpumalanga TV grows.
1. Board / Ownership
Role: Governance, strategic direction, compliance oversight
Sets vision and long-term goals
Ensures regulatory compliance
Approves major budgets and policies
2. Station Manager / General Manager
Role: Overall leadership and daily operations
Oversees all departments
Implements strategy and policies
Represents the station to partners and regulators
Manages budgets and performance
3. Programming & Content Department
Head of Programming
Develops program schedule
Commissions and approves content
Ensures content aligns with editorial policy
Producers
Plan and produce shows
Manage presenters and production teams
Ensure quality and deadlines
Presenters / Anchors
Host shows and news bulletins
Conduct interviews
Represent the station on-air
4. News & Editorial Department
News Editor
Oversees news content
Assigns stories and approves scripts
Ensures accuracy and balance
Journalists / Reporters
Gather and report news
Conduct interviews and research
File scripts and reports
Camera Operators (News)
Record field footage
Support live broadcasts
5. Technical & Production Department
Technical Manager
Oversees broadcast systems and equipment
Ensures signal quality and continuity
Camera Operators (Studio & Field)
Operate cameras for shows and events
Sound Technician
Manages audio recording and mixing
Video Editors
Edit programs, news, and adverts
Broadcast Technician
Manages playout and transmission
6. Sales & Marketing Department
Sales Manager
Leads advertising sales
Develops packages and partnerships
Advertising Sales Executives
Sell ad spots and sponsorships
Manage client relationships
Marketing & Promotions Officer
Promotes the station and programs
Manages social media and campaigns
7. Administration & Finance
Finance Officer / Accountant
Manages finances and payroll
Prepares financial reports
Administrator / HR Officer
Handles staff records and contracts
Coordinates recruitment and training
8. Support & Compliance
Compliance Officer (Part-Time / Consultant)
Ensures regulatory compliance
Handles viewer complaints
IT Support (Part-Time / Outsourced)
Manages systems and digital platforms
Notes
Some roles can be combined at startup stage
Freelancers and interns can support production
Structure supports ICASA compliance and growth
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