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Job Title: Deputy Programme Controller – Radio
West
West
Organisation: Vision Group
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Station Manager-Radio West
About Us:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing &
Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a
multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing,
television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and
distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an
expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a
multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing,
television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and
distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an
expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Job Summary: The Deputy
Programme Controller – Radio West will manage the preparation and delivery of
broadcast content in compliance with the Radio SBU Strategy and statutory
standards.
Programme Controller – Radio West will manage the preparation and delivery of
broadcast content in compliance with the Radio SBU Strategy and statutory
standards.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Produce daily radio shows to grow
audiences and generate revenue by; - Tasked with researching on current events/affairs
relevant to the target audience. - Creating saleable segments for the
respective shows. - Preparing and writing scripts that will
guide the presenters. - The incumbent will be prepping the
presenters before going on air. - Carrying out daily on-air review of the
shows. - Conducting on air interviews with clients.
- Produce and present shows assigned to keep
the audiences engaged and informed by; - In charge of researching on relevant
Political topics. - Drawing the show script.
- Rehearsing for on air delivery.
- Gather content e.g. vox pox, interviews
where applicable. - Identify, prep and host guest on the show.
- Participate in managing the day to day
operations of the programming section to ensure compliance and smooth work
processes by; - Supervising performance of presenters on a
daily. - Holding weekly air check meetings with
presenters. - Submitting weekly programming reports to
the station manager. - Holding monthly one on one meetings with
presenters. - Tasked with monitoring the radio’s signal
and broadcasts on a daily basis. - Coordinate with the traffic controller to
ensure all talk shows are paid for and interviews approved.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Diploma in Mass
Communication/Journalism from a recognized university. - A minimum of three years’ experience in a
competitive Radio/TV content development environment. - Have a good eye for saleable content.
- Broadcast software; cool edit, adobe
audition, imediatouch, jazzier, RCS, news boss. - Computer literacy i.e. Proficient in the
use of Microsoft packages. - Proficient in written and spoken
Runyakitara and English. - Basic knowledge of broadcast equipment.
- Hosting/on air delivery will be an added
advantage. - Excellent Leadership/people management
skills. - Impeccable level of integrity.
- Excellent communicational, organizational,
analytical and planning skills. - Results oriented.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
- Quick decision making and judgment.
- Work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, Vision
Group, should send applications and updated CVs to: Chief Human Resources
Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815,
Kampala, Uganda
Group, should send applications and updated CVs to: Chief Human Resources
Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815,
Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 31st July 2017
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