Executive Producer at Equal Access (EA)

Equal Access Nigeria (EA) is an international not for profit organization, headquartered in San Francisco and working throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle East. A communications for social change organization that combines the power of media with community mobilization, EA manage the production for AREWA24, the first free-to-air, Hausa language entertainment and lifestyle satellite television channel produced by and for northern Nigerians and devoted entirely to the Hausa speaking peoples of Nigeria, West Africa and around the world.

Equal Access creates customized communications strategies and outreach solutions that foster peace building and social cohesion, women & girls' empowerment, youth life skills & livelihoods, human rights, health, as well as civic participation and good governance in the developing world.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Executive Producer

Job ID: #984441
Location: Kano

Essential Job Functions

• The Executive Producer is engaged to provide leadership and editorial guidance on various TV/Film Productions such as General Programmes, Breakfast shows, youth programmes and Drama being produced by Arewa 24. Duties will include but not limited to:
• To work with HOPCB to develop the format for each programme.
• To be editorially responsible for the content of all programmes produced in the department
• To be ultimately responsible for all aspects of producing and directing from pre-production, directing the show to overseeing post production.
• Managing the production teams and logistics of production.
• Be responsible for completing all the production paperwork in a timely manner.
• Oversee the work of the Producers and ensure that they are delivering quality programmes.
• Be responsible with producers for casting the on-screen talent and ensuring that they are properly contracted and paid
• Be responsible with producers for delivering production within budget and allocated resources.
• With the production teams ensure that the programmes are delivered on time to be added to the hard drive.
• To be ultimately responsible for the overall technical quality of the programming produced ensuring that all production is up to acceptable broadcast standard.

Other Duties

• Participation in daily production meetings to review programmes delivered and provide input into the planning of future programmes.
• Providing feedback to Producers and making suggestions to content.
• Directing and producing the programme when necessary
• Carry out on-camera interviews and present the programmes when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Experience

• Education (recognised Technical Certifications, OND, HND, B.Sc.) in Media and Communication or related field
• At least 2 years experience in structured media organisation

Application Closing Date
20th July, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application /cover letter, updated CV to: [email protected] The position being applied for should be clearly stated on the application.