About US:
IMK Business Consultants (IMK) is a Business management consulting firm offering practical and feasible business solutions. IMK operates regionally in four East African countries namely; Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda; with other occasional consultancies made world over to our clients in Europe and other parts of the world. Our mission is to be a world leader in matching demand for and supply of Talent, HR and Business development services by ensuring quality work to our clients and having experienced competent professionals with the best practical tailor made solutions/training skills to our important asset-THE CLIENT.
Job Summary: The Local TV Manager manages all operations of the Local TV station
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Programming Management/Administration:
The Local Station TV station manager directs, coordinates and supervises all station activities and personnel. A large percentage of the manager’s efforts deal with developing and acquiring programming.
The station manager serves as a creative leader.
The job requires you to work with directors, production staff and on-air talent to develop ideas for new programs and to recommend and carry out changes to current programming.
Collect and analyze information about viewer preferences and tendencies and uses the information to guide him in making programming decisions.
The station manager also sets the programming schedule and ensures that the station follows the schedule.
The station manager also sets the programming schedule and ensures that the station follows the schedule.
Ensure staff are trained to enable high levels of quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with Uganda Communications Commission rules and regulations and play a role in human resources.
Production and Financial :
The Station manager also develops and manages the station’s budget, develop and implement sales and marketing plans.
The station manager also perform executive producer duties
The Station manager makes hiring and promotion decisions for production and direction jobs and on-air talent, set work schedules and provide oversight and guidance for the station’s advertising arm.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication or an equivalent
At least three years work experience.
The Local TV station manager must have good critical thinking skills and exemplary decision-making and judgment abilities. These abilities help in planning and setting programming.
The job also requires active listening and learning ability, good communication skills, the ability to multitask and manage time and the ability to solve problems.
The job also requires technology skills related to TV production. Managers must know how to operate cameras and control room equipment.
Proven ability to assess and report on staff performance.
Ability to work under pressure.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their personal suitability statement, copies of academic transcripts/certificates and a detailed CV to: The Recruitment Manager, IMK Business Consultants, P.O. Box 35090 Kampala, Uganda or via email to info@imkconsultants.com and copy: nabagerekamatilda@hygieneconsultants.net Please specify the position title as subject of the E-mail.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will only be considered for future related jobs openings.
Deadline: 11th October, 2016