Job Title: Head of News Production
Organisation: NTV Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About NTV Uganda:
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited owns and operates NTV the number one TV
station in Uganda. We are a subsidiary
of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central Africa’s largest
multi-media group.
station in Uganda. We are a subsidiary
of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central Africa’s largest
multi-media group.
Job Summary: The Head of
News Production will play a significant role in the post-production process
that encompasses the execution and delivery of the news process. The Head of
News Production supervises guides and monitors the activities of Producers and
Anchors when compiling news bulletins. The jobholder sources for ideas to be
developed for the news bulletins and plans for the creative delivery of
newscast. He/She assigns and coordinates the work schedules of anchors to
ensure there is sufficient manpower in all shifts.
News Production will play a significant role in the post-production process
that encompasses the execution and delivery of the news process. The Head of
News Production supervises guides and monitors the activities of Producers and
Anchors when compiling news bulletins. The jobholder sources for ideas to be
developed for the news bulletins and plans for the creative delivery of
newscast. He/She assigns and coordinates the work schedules of anchors to
ensure there is sufficient manpower in all shifts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent ensures newscasts are well
conceived and provide high quality coverage, accuracy, integrity and
result in a competitive position in the market. - Implements strategic mission and tactical
operation of newsroom while ensuring the highest levels of journalistic, ethical,
TV production and standards. - Direct the best news-related shows and
programmes by keeping to deadlines and ensuring studio and equipment are
in working condition at all times - The incumbent will also conceptualize and
deliver breaking news fast as it happens in a minimum turnaround within
minutes of news breaks - Briefs Producers, Reporters and Cameramen
and advises on what angles to take while compiling stories - Supervise Producers to ensure that the
station has a differentiated news products with variety of content - Ensure Producers of various desks submit
error-free stories - The incumbent decides content, packaging
and duration of stories with Producers - Determine content selection and coordinate
the production of LIVE broadcasts - Supervises and mentors News Anchors on
delivering a powerful newscast and conducting live interviews
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a Basic University Degree - Previous exposure and experience in
broadcasting is strongly preferred (Product and technical side) - Excellent multi-tasking ability and
attention to detail is essential - Proficient skills in script editing and
packaging - Decisive and sensitive under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot any
assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility - Ability to work long and odd hours in a
fast paced environment - Ability to critically analyse news events
- Have a keen eye for detail, thoroughness
and be meticulous - Previous exposure and experience in a real
time news environment (desirable) - Broad knowledge and understanding of
digital broadcasting and transmission
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly
encouraged to send a Capability Statement (2 pages max) together with your
updated CV to the undersigned;
encouraged to send a Capability Statement (2 pages max) together with your
updated CV to the undersigned;
Human Resources Manager,
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
Kampala Serena Conference Center,
Kampala. Uganda.
E-mail your applications to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Deadline: 24th March, 2017
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