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 [email protected] with the subject line: “APPLICATION – SENIOR ONLINE PRODUCER”
Deadline: 10th August 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60