Senior Online Producer Jobs – Azam TV

Job Title:   Senior Online Producer

Organisation: Azam TV

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Azam TV is a satellite pay-tv provider whose services are ideal for individuals and family entertainment. It comprises of both local and International channels.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Online Producer to lead and innovate our digital storytelling across platforms. This role demands strategic thinking, editorial judgment, and creative leadership in producing engaging, timely, and Azam brand-aligned content.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take part in leading and overseeing the development and execution of social media content strategies across all major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
• Manage a team of social media producers, assigning tasks, reviewing content, and ensuring adherence to editorial guidelines and publishing deadlines.
• Collaborate with journalists, editors, designers, video teams, and marketing teams to create multimedia content tailored to platform and audience.
• Monitor and interpret analytics to optimize performance and engagement; report on audience growth and engagement KPIs regularly.
• React swiftly to breaking news and trending topics with relevant content that maintains journalistic integrity and brand voice.
• Maintain a social calendar aligned with editorial priorities and larger organizational goals.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members in social media best practices and ethical content creation.
• Ensure compliance with copyright, privacy, defamation, and platform-specific policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of editorial leadership experience, preferably in a newsroom, media house, or content production environment.
• Strong portfolio of social media content creation (video, graphics, text, interactive).
• Proven ability to manage small teams and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging social media trends, platform algorithms, and audience behaviours.
• Proficiency in tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, Creator Studio, Hootsuite, Google Analytics, etc.
• Core Competencies
• Editorial judgment and ethical content production
• Digital storytelling and visual literacy
• Team leadership and staff development
• Cross-platform content planning and execution
• Analytics interpretation and performance optimization
• Flexibility and responsiveness in breaking news environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

How to Apply:

Send your updated CV to Apply by Email with the subject line: “APPLICATION – SENIOR ONLINE PRODUCER”

Deadline: 10th August 2025

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60