Background

The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd is looking to recruit a dynamic, self-motivated individual to fill the role of a Deputy Programmes Controller/Presenter.

Responsibilities

Presenting daily radio shows to grow audiences.

Researching on current events/affairs relevant to the target audience.

Generate suitable segments for the respective shows.

Preparing and writing scripts that will guide the presentation of the shows.

Preparing the presenters before going on air.

Conducting daily on-air review of the shows on which they present.

Produce and present the daily show allocated to him to keep the audiences engaged and informed by:

• Educating the audience with relevant educative topics.
• Drawing the show script.
• Preparing for an on air delivery.
• Provide a suitable caller content e.g vox pox, interviews.
• Identify, prepare and host guest on the show where applicable.
• Moderate the Saturday political talk show in an informative and competitive way to attract and maintain a big audience for the station.
• Identifying topical issues to be discussed in the programme.
• Researching about the topic and scripting for the program.
• Mobilizing guests relevant to the chosen topic.
• Moderating the talk show (economic, cultural, religious & civil society issues).
• Keeping hard file for copies of the program script.

Participate in managing the day-to-day operations of the programmeing section to ensure compliance and smooth work processes by:

• Reviewing performance of presenters on a daily.
• Holding weekly programme review and planning meetings.
• Submitting weekly programming reports to the station manager.
• Holding monthly one on one meetings with presenters.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication

Working Experience

• At least 3 years in a competitive Radio/TV content development environment

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Technical

• Digital Publishing & CMS Mastery: Expert use of WordPress, keywords, and Google Trends / Google News optimization.
• Analytics: Google Analytics 4.
• Multimedia Production: Mobile Journalism (MoJo): Shoot, edit video on phone - CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush.
• Audio: Basic podcast editing - Audacity, Adobe Audition.
• Graphics: Canva for social media, thumbnails, infographics.
• Broadcast software: cool edit, adobe audition, adobeaudition, imediatv, jazler, RCS, news boss.
• Design & Editing Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva. Creating thumbnails, infographics, and social cards.
• Social & Distribution Skills: Writing for the web, publishing native for X, Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp Channels, and LinkedIn - not just posting links.
• Community Management: Managing comments, verification, and fighting misinformation.
• English and Lugbara and it is an added advantage.

Behavioural

• Excellent Leadership/people management skills.
• High Integrity.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and planning skills.
• Results oriented.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Quick decision making and judgment.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

• Presenting daily radio shows to grow audiences.
• Researching on current events/affairs relevant to the target audience.
• Generate suitable segments for the respective shows.
• Preparing and writing scripts that will guide the presentation of the shows.
• Preparing the presenters before going on air.
• Conducting daily on-air review of the shows on which they present.
• Produce and present the daily show allocated to him to keep the audiences engaged and informed by:
• Educating the audience with relevant educative topics.
• Drawing the show script.
• Preparing for an on air delivery.
• Provide a suitable caller content e.g vox pox, interviews.
• Identify, prepare and host guest on the show where applicable.
• Moderate the Saturday political talk show in an informative and competitive way to attract and maintain a big audience for the station.
• Identifying topical issues to be discussed in the programme.
• Researching about the topic and scripting for the program.
• Mobilizing guests relevant to the chosen topic.
• Moderating the talk show (economic, cultural, religious & civil society issues).
• Keeping hard file for copies of the program script.
• Reviewing performance of presenters on a daily.
• Holding weekly programme review and planning meetings.
• Submitting weekly programming reports to the station manager.
• Holding monthly one on one meetings with presenters.

• Digital Publishing & CMS Mastery: Expert use of WordPress, keywords, and Google Trends / Google News optimization.
• Analytics: Google Analytics 4.
• Multimedia Production: Mobile Journalism (MoJo): Shoot, edit video on phone - CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush.
• Audio: Basic podcast editing - Audacity, Adobe Audition.
• Graphics: Canva for social media, thumbnails, infographics.
• Broadcast software: cool edit, adobe audition, adobeaudition, imediatv, jazler, RCS, news boss.
• Design & Editing Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva. Creating thumbnails, infographics, and social cards.
• Social & Distribution Skills: Writing for the web, publishing native for X, Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp Channels, and LinkedIn - not just posting links.
• Community Management: Managing comments, verification, and fighting misinformation.
• English and Lugbara and it is an added advantage.
• Excellent Leadership/people management skills.
• High Integrity.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and planning skills.
• Results oriented.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Quick decision making and judgment.
• Work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication