Head of News / Current Affairs at a Newly Established Frequency Modulated (FM) Radio Station

A newly established Frequency Modulated (FM) Radio Station in one of the South South States, invite applications from qualified professionals for employment. The station is fully computerised and only applicants with core competence should apply in the capacity below:

Job Title: Head of News / Current Affairs

Location: South South, Nigeria

Requirements

• Candidate for this position must have at least 15 years post-qualification experience in the management of news and current affairs for broadcast stations.
• In addition to having sharp eyes for news, candidate must possess proven experience in the management of newsrooms and in the grooming of news personnel.
• Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
• It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
• Applicants without this qualification need not apply.

Qualifications

• Added to the above qualifications, candidate must have a Post-graduate Degree, particularly in Mass Communication or English Language and must be a consummate news hunter.
• Candidate must have attended, in addition to other certified training programmes, the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Journalism Courses at the FRCN Training School, Lagos or its equivalent.
• He must be able to report, write and present news and current affairs.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, comprehensive CV's stating all the requirements to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Note: Candidates must be ready to appear in person, face a professional panel and defend the claims made in the application when invited to do so.