Job Title: Newscast Director
Organization: Nation Media Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Lead-Linear TV Production
About Organisation:
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. As a brand, we are committed to generating and creating content that will inform, educate and entertain our consumers across the different platforms, keeping in mind the changing needs and trends in the industry.
Job Summary: To lead, coordinate and implement the Planning, Production and Presentation of Newscasts in line with the NTV mandate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and execution of LIVE coverage of any broadcast while ensuring quality assurance.
- Direct the best news-related shows and programs by keeping to deadlines and ensuring studio and equipment are in working condition at all times.
- Direct the technical aspects of newscasts and other productions including taking responsibility for the on-air product including camera shots.
- Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast LIVE programs from remote locations.
- Advise on filter options, lens choices and the visual effects of objects being filmed with Producers and Cameramen.
- Ensure newscasts are well packaged and free of errors.
- Conceptualize and deliver breaking news as fast as it happens in a minimum turnaround time.
- Collaborate with the Production & Technical teams in determining the Presentation of News Content in line with the NTV strategic Objectives.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Academic: Degree in Journalism and Media Studies
- Professional: Diploma in TV Production
- Experience: 2 to 3 years of working experience in TV.
Core Competencies
- Naturally proficient in the theory and practical aspects of various lighting configurations
- A sense of news and production work
- Ability to operate studio equipment
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Decisive and sensitive under pressure
- Acute attention to detail and drive for perfection
- Champion of product excellence
- Ability to troubleshoot any assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility
- Ability to work long and odd hours in a fast paced environment
- Editing skills and Camera work are an added advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 3rd November 2025
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