Associate Producer at Spice TV

SPICE TV is Nigeria’s first and foremost African fashion channel and as Africa’s No.1 fashion destination dedicated to exploring African achievements in fashion, beauty and lifestyle 24/7 we are constantly striving to push the boundaries to drive our mission and business further.

We thrive in a culture of innovation, which is why we are always on the lookout for passionate and talented people to join our diverse team, people who share our vision, who can make a difference and people who want to be part of something special. Whether your skills lie in fashion, creative arts, production or technology, we can offer you a broad range of challenging roles in a unique environment.

Spice Television is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Associate Producer

Location: Lagos

Description
SPICE TV - Africa’s first 24/7 international fashion channel – is recruiting, seeking a highly creative, goal-orientated and fashion savvy Associate Producer to join our exciting and fast-paced production team. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of creativity combined with an eye for detail.

Job Description
We are now looking for a talented creative Associate Producer to join the SPICE TV Creative Production team. Reporting to the Channel Manager & Creative Director you will be required to generate original video content for SPICE TV, website, iPad Apps, social media and marketing projects. Resourceful individuals are invited to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Research, report, brainstorm and pitch new content ideas to head of channel.
• Direct and produce shows from idea to final cut.
• Write scripts, select video, sound bites and sound elements to create video stories.
• Write, develop and manage scripts, scheduling and tracking deliverables, coordinating voice over production, assigning tasks to wider team members.
• Supervising the production design teams (sets, costumes, etc;) supervising post-production.
• Ensuring the production runs to schedule.

Requirements

• Degree in a Broadcast, Animation, Design or Media related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a producer, or similar role with interactive/ad agencies.
• Experience producing and/or directing small shoots desired.
• Experience with script writing and copy-writing desired. Knowledge and proficiency with editing systems and programs including Final Cut, Avid and/or Adobe Premiere
• is a plus.
• Knowledge and proficiency with design and motion design programs including After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator desired
• is also a plus.
• An amazing storyteller, creative thinker with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Strong organization and communication skills are basic requirements, as well as the ability to offer unique creative solutions, assess and manage risks, measure and report on progress, anticipate and resolve bottlenecks, and balance the business needs with the design and technical constraints.
• You are natural leader, collaborative problem solver; you motivate creative teammates and encourage fresh thinking and new approaches.
• 2+ years of video or marketing/communications industry experience and production environments
• Work collaboratively with design and editing team members, and management.
• Strong organization skills – ensure clients and colleagues have up-to-date reports and project milestone.
• Experience in scripting and editing packages / video stories.
• Strong reporting skills and good at interviewing and per-interviewing subjects
• Experience in filming using a professional digital cameras is a plus
• Experience in editing video using Final Cut Pro or other editing software is a plus
• Capability to handle short deadlines and work in a fast-paced and demanding production house
• Strong communication skills
• Your balance expectations and commitment, and provide ownership and accountability to anything you touch.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Interested and Qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]

Your application must include the following:

• CV
• Short Covering letter (500 words max)
• Portfolio or Previous examples of related work.

Note: Due to a high volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you've not heard back from us within 2 weeks of sending your CV, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion but we will keep your information on file for future, more suitable opportunities.