HRLeverage - Our client, a Prestigious Media based in Abuja is currently recruiting qualified and smart candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Production
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
Head of Programmes reporting to the Managing Director (MD / CEO), is charged with the overall direction and coordination of programming in accordance with Network's Broadcasting's mission and goals.
The incumbent will provide management oversight for the development of high-quality, cost-effective, and integrated programs within the network.
The management portfolio held by this incumbent is notably diverse, with corresponding broad organizational implications and complexity, characterized by substantial scope of responsibility in this respect.
The incumbent will exercise management responsibility over the network and its operations, ensuring efficient services that are designed to meet the needs of public, users, industry, and staff.
The Head of Programs is responsible for the efficiency of the network, which includes maintaining control of diverse network operations and establishing and following a set of policies and processes.
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast (news, business, sports, or other programming).
Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
Determine presentation subjects or content.
Manage content of broadcasts or presentations.
Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.
Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with NBC guidelines and resolve program log inaccuracies.
Maintain logs of production activities.
Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.
Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.
Supervise operation and maintenance of on-air and production audio equipment.
Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.
Manage operations of artistic or entertainment departments or organizations.
Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.
Determine presentation subjects or content.
Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.
Develop promotions for current programs and specials.
Support personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.
Any other duty assigned by the CEO or their designated person
Qualifications
Masters degree will be an added advantage.
A degree in Broadcasting, Communications or related field
Five years experience in program evaluation, acquisition and scheduling of radio and/or television programs; or, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Proven ability to develop long term strategic relationships with decision-makers
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing programs
Demonstrated ability to define and operationalize programs
Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines; detail-oriented.
Ability to work effectively in a home-based environment
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.