Television News Producer at KOKO TV Nigeria

KOKO Group is a leading international media, technology, and services company with operations on three continents. We provide diversified services and are known for our commitment to delivering high-quality content and services. Our team at KOKO is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in various media and tech fields. We aim to offer unparalleled services and connect with a global audience.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Television News Producer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time

Role Description

• The News Producer is responsible for overseeing the production of news content. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Lagos. 
• The day-to-day tasks include coordinating news broadcasts, managing news writing, ensuring the quality of broadcast television content, and collaborating with news teams. 
• The News Producer will also be tasked with writing and producing engaging news stories under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities
News and Content Strategy:

• Manage and implement a comprehensive content strategy and calendar to ensure consistent flow of high-quality content that aligns with the KOKO's business objectives.
• Identify and leverage the most effective channels to distribute content (e.g., social media, email, website, print).
• Conceptualise and develop engaging and high-quality content, including scripts, storyboards, and shooting schedules.

Editorial Judgement:

• Ensure all content is clear, concise, easy to understand accurate, up-to-date and free of errors.
• Verify the credibility and reliability of sources.
• Ensure that all content aligns with the KOKO's brand guidelines and messaging.
• Protect and enhance the firms media’s brand reputation through high-quality content.

Production Management:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive broadcasting and production strategy aligned with the KOKO's overall goals.
• Oversee the daily news production process, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of news content.
• Collaborate and manage news-gathering efforts with creative teams, to develop innovative and content concepts including assigning stories, coordinating with reporters, and reviewing content.
• Monitor and analyse news consumption patterns and adjust content strategy accordingly.

Editorial Integrity, Compliance and Ethics:

• Ensure content adheres to KOKO's guidelines, legal requirements, and audience expectations.
• Ensure adherence to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
• Ensure the accuracy and factual correctness of all published content.
• Maintain and enforce high editorial standards, including style guides, grammar, and punctuation.
• Implement compliance, regulatory, legal, copyright and licensing issues, permissions etc.

Team Management:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Manage team performance and address any issues or challenges.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry peers, journalists, and news sources.
• Collaborate with other media organisations to share content and resources.
• Develop and implement crisis communication strategies to effectively manage crises.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field
• Proficiency in news-gathering techniques, including interviewing, research, and fact-checking.
• Strong Grasp of Nigerian Current Affairs and Politics
• Proficient video and audio editing skills.
• Expertise in writing clear, concise, and engaging news stories for various platforms
• Strong understanding of journalistic ethics and standards, including accuracy, fairness, and objectivity.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and software for news production and distribution.
• Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• In return we offer a competitive salary, excellent personal development opportunities, open, collaborative and friendly work environment/ culture, and other benefits.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Cover Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae to: careers@kokointernet.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.