Job Title: Programmes Controller
Organization: Nation Media Group (NMG)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Broadcasting
About Organisation:
Nation Media Group (NMG) is Uganda’s most influential media house with operations in pnnt. broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in the country and region. We are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and positively influencing society by providing content that informs educates, and entertains.
Job Summary: The Programme Controller (PC) is responsible for the creative, strategic, and operational leadership of KFM’s on-air and digital content. The role ensures that all programmes, presenters, and producers deliver a consistent, modern, youth-driven sound that aligns with KFM’s brand identity and commercial goals.
The PC will lead content development, talent performance, show planning, and cross-department collaboration to grow audience share, improve execution discipline, and support revenue generation and digital growth.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- On-Air Talent & Production Management
- Supervise presenters and producers
- Ensure all talent is well-prepared, disciplined, and aligned to KFM’s brand
- Lead daily pre-show briefs and weekly team check-ins
- Content Oversight
- Monitor all live and pre-recorded content for quality and consistency
- Ensure all shows reflect KFM’s tone, target audience, and urban youth positioning
- Approve show rundowns, topics, and creative direction
- Air Checks & Performance Reviews
- Conduct weekly air checks
- Provide structured feedback to improve delivery
- Enforce on-air standards and compliance
- Track presenter performance against KPIs
- Editorial & Creative Direction
- Develop and refine show formats
- Introduce new creative segments and innovative content ideas
- Lead content brainstorming sessions with presenters & producers
- Digital Integration
- Ensure every show has a digital extension (clips, reels, live hits, podcast cues)
- Work with the digital team to drive measurable online engagement
- Approve digital plans for each show daily/weekly
- Scheduling & Show Planning
- Build and maintain weekly/monthly programming grids
- Balance talk, entertainment, news, ads and digital cues across all shows
- Plan special content, campaigns, and theme weeks
- Commercial & Sales Alignment
- Co-create commercial features and branded integrations
- Attend Sales briefs and support pitch development
- Ensure shows offer sellable content and opportunities
- Track commercial delivery per show
- Training & Talent Development
- Mentor presenters to improve craft, storytelling, and energy
- Identify talent weaknesses and design improvement paths
- Develop new talent for future slot upgrades
- Audience Insights & Competitor Tracking
- Review audience data, listener behavior, and ratings
- Track competitor shows for improvement opportunities
- Adjust content strategy based on insights
- Crisis & Reputation Management
- Act immediately on on-air errors, content breaches or complaints
- Ensure consistent compliance with editorial and regulatory standards
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with Sales, Digital, Marketing & Technical teams
- Lead cross-department coordination for campaigns and activations
- Foster positive team culture and accountability
- Technical & Production Coordination
- Ensure show elements (intros, sweepers, promos) are delivered on time
- Work with production & technical teams to maintain broadcast quality
- Approve production requests and station sound elements
- Reporting & Accountability
- Submit weekly programming reports
- Deliver monthly performance scorecards
- Monitor show impact, discipline and execution
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Academic: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Media, Journalism, Communication, or a related field
- Experience: Minimum 6 years of Experience in a similar role within the broadcasting industry.
- A passion for radio, entertainment, and audience engagement.
Core Competences:
- Proven experience in radio programming, broadcasting, or a similar role.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent understanding of audience engagement and content curation.
- Ability to critique and develop talent effectively.
- Deep knowledge of music trends and station format alignment.
- Familiarity with broadcasting regulations and compliance standards.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Has proficiency in the English language (Can read and write)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in radio automation and scheduling software.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 28th November 2025
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