About NTV Uganda:
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited owns and operates NTV the number one TV station in Uganda. We are a subsidiary of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central Africa’s largest multi-media group.
Job Summary: The Head of News Production will play a significant role in the post-production process that encompasses the execution and delivery of the news process. The Head of News Production supervises guides and monitors the activities of Producers and Anchors when compiling news bulletins. The jobholder sources for ideas to be developed for the news bulletins and plans for the creative delivery of newscast. He/She assigns and coordinates the work schedules of anchors to ensure there is sufficient manpower in all shifts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent ensures newscasts are well conceived and provide high quality coverage, accuracy, integrity and result in a competitive position in the market.
Implements strategic mission and tactical operation of newsroom while ensuring the highest levels of journalistic, ethical, TV production and standards.
Direct the best news-related shows and programmes by keeping to deadlines and ensuring studio and equipment are in working condition at all times
The incumbent will also conceptualize and deliver breaking news fast as it happens in a minimum turnaround within minutes of news breaks
Briefs Producers, Reporters and Cameramen and advises on what angles to take while compiling stories
Supervise Producers to ensure that the station has a differentiated news products with variety of content
Ensure Producers of various desks submit error-free stories
The incumbent decides content, packaging and duration of stories with Producers
Determine content selection and coordinate the production of LIVE broadcasts
Supervises and mentors News Anchors on delivering a powerful newscast and conducting live interviews
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Basic University Degree
Previous exposure and experience in broadcasting is strongly preferred (Product and technical side)
Excellent multi-tasking ability and attention to detail is essential
Proficient skills in script editing and packaging
Decisive and sensitive under pressure
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot any assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility
Ability to work long and odd hours in a fast paced environment
Ability to critically analyse news events
Have a keen eye for detail, thoroughness and be meticulous
Previous exposure and experience in a real time news environment (desirable)
Broad knowledge and understanding of digital broadcasting and transmission
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are strongly encouraged to send a Capability Statement (2 pages max) together with your updated CV to the undersigned;
Human Resources Manager,
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
Kampala Serena Conference Center,
Kampala. Uganda.
E-mail your applications to: ntvhr@ntv.co.ug
Deadline: 24th March, 2017