Some presenters will broadcast live from the studio, whilst others are broadcasting remotely. Our commitment to our listeners remains that all their favourite presenters will still be on-air and that we’ll use all the best technology at our disposal to ensure that our audience and clients receive an uninterrupted product.
Radio is 24/7 and there would ordinarily already be a lot of remote work, so most of the station is able to work remotely. Remote meetings and project software enable us to keep the business running smoothly.
The news team will continue to operate as usual and will continue to deliver a class-leading news service at this critical time. Resources are carefully managed to ensure safety and balance within the team.
Operations are not affected during this time and we are still able to easily record, produce and place adverts on-air. We are also in constant discussions with our clients to offer them solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Due to the size of our non-traditional platforms, all of them already enjoy a large amount of focus within Jacaranda FM. We continue to provide entertaining content and pertinent, trusted information to a loyal audience across all channels available to us.
Although the lockdown prevents Jacaranda FM from doing any on-the-ground activities like Myschool Rocks, Workzone Takeover, as well as Straatbraai, this affords us the time to look at our digital platforms and engage with our audiences in innovative and highly impactful ways.
Meetings are all done remotely on platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Hangouts, etc. We also use messaging platforms extensively to ensure that communication is clear and consistent.
Our employees’ well-being is paramount, and we have ensured that everyone is equipped to work remotely. Within the building, there are many health and safety measures to ensure the safety of all concerned. We also offer an employee wellness program that employees and their families can access at any time.
Our commitment is that Jacaranda FM will continue to provide market-leading content on all of its platforms. It will continue to entertain and inform and will be with you throughout this critical period. We are all going through what our listeners across South Africa and further afield are going through, and we understand the importance of having your finger constantly on the pulse, remaining calm and abiding by the rules. Therefore, we will ensure that we are available to assist and share experiences in a relevant, entertaining and informative manner.
Stay tuned to Jacaranda FM, listen via the Jacaranda FM app – available for IOS and Android, DStv Channel 158 or tune in via the website.