Program Manager / Head of Programs at Al-Ansar Radio & TV Live

Al-Ansar Foundation is registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission as a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to empowering youth and women to drive sustainable development through access to quality healthcare, educational scholarshIps, leadership and peacebuilding training, and providing economic opportunities in business and entrepreneurship. The Foundation is also committed to propagating Islamic knowledge and cultural integration in society Al-Ansar Foundation believes that Sound Western and Islamic education imbued with the fear of Allah (SWT) is the best instrument for promoting peace in Nigeria arid Sub-Saharan Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager / Head of Programs

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

About the Project

• This framework of Al-Ansar Foundation coincides with the multifaceted development strategy of Borne State Government under the current leadership of His Excellency, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mnl to propagate peace, educate and Inform citizens in order to advance the social, cultural and economic affairs of the State and the nation at large.
• Sequel to the Borno State Government Invitation to individuals, corporate organizations, NGOs as well as other interested parties to partake in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of post-insurgency Borno, the Al-Ansar Foundation, In response to the above clarion call, decided to establish Al-Ansar Radio and TV / Station with the sole aim of creating a peaceful environment and sustainable development through the use of its platform.

Position Description

• The Head of Programs is responsible for planning and scheduling program materials for the Radio Station.
• She/He will determIne what entertainment, news broadcast, and other program material the station offer to the public.
• It is an important role for the station because the listenership of the radio station will depend on the competence of the HoP.  She / He will be expected to singlehandedly manage all programming duties for the station.

The Head of Program is expected to:

• Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with NBC rules and regulations, and resolve program log inaccuracies.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in news broadcast, spans, and another programming.
• Cue announcers, actors, performers, and guests.
• Evaluate new and existing programming for suitability and assess the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback
• Monitor and review programming in order to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines  are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality
• Monitor network transmission for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, and / or program changes.
• Plan and schedule programming and event coverage based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors such as community needs, data ratings, and viewer demographics.
• Act as liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers/guests need to prepare for appearances, and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors.
• Conduct interviews for broadcasts.
• Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities, and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.
• Develop ideas for programs and features that the station could produce.
• Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
• Prepare, copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
• Read news, read and/or record public service and promotional announcements, and otherwise participate as a member of an on-air shift as required.
• Review information about programs and schedules in order to ensure accuracy and provide such information to other media outlets as necessary.
• Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, interviews, and other needed materials, and obtain legal clearances / consent for their use as necessary.

Minimum Requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing and Advertising, Drama and Theatre etc
• Advanced Degree (Masters or equivalent) is preferable.
• A minimum of 10 years of working experience in the broadcast industry.
• Experience in broadcasting and/or online programming and promotion. Relevant experience includes program management, audio production, project development, community relations program automation, and content creation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including writing, editing, and preparing documents/reports.
• High level of competency In MS Office software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge and understanding of radio communications facilities, broadcast equipment, and sound distribution systems.
• Knowledge of radio organizational structures, workflows, systems and operating procedures
• Considerable knowledge of media and communication regulatory bodies and the rules and regulations, and laws governing establishment and operations of electronic media organization.
• Strong commitment towards creative, successful revenue generation and engaged in serving the community
• Familiarity with the culture and environment of Borno State and North East of Nigeria.
• Other duties as required by the General Manager

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV containing evidence of relevant work experience and qualifications along with a Suitability Letter of not more than two pages indicating the position they wish to apply for and why they should be accepted for the position to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note

• The position being applied for should be specified in the email subject line.
• Only applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted for further screening.