Bulletin / Programme Editor at Career TV Station

Career TV Station - A reputable national TV news channels based in Abuja is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bulletin / Programme Editor

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full Time

Job Summary

• To work on all aspects of programme production including editing, templated graphics, and script writing.
• This role also includes being present in the gallery for transmission to time the programmes and monitor breaking stories.
• The Editor will collaborate with various departments for coverage needs.

Key Responsibilties

• Participate in the editorial meeting and propose ideas on what news stories need more coverage and content development.
• Discuss ideas with the news teams and producers and decide on stories to be presented for the day.
• Approve guests and follows up with producers to contact guests and book studio time.
• Report and produce from the field, manage and motivate team, and originate and develop news and strands.
• Write scripts, headlines, promos and main pages in bulletins, openings and closings for programs/ reports and edit videos for stories to be presented.
• Direct the broadcasting crew during the shift.
• Follow up on presenters, directors, producers, production coordinator and the floor manager to ensure daily plan is executed during the broadcasting shift assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc / HND and at least 3 years working experience as an output editor
• Knowledge and experience of news and current affairs
• Outputting live and pre-recorded programmes
• Attention to detail, scrupulous checking of facts
• Cheerful positive thinker who is well organised
• Experience of Avid beneficial but not essential
• High quality news judgement, with initiative
• Visual flair for spotting strong pictures and producing graphics
• Excellent writing ability
• Technical adaptability and flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills; a team player with personal authority and the ability to manage a group of people
• Calm under pressure with the ability to adapt and be flexible in task and role
• Ability to work to a deadline.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online