Vacancy title:
Programmes Controller

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Media, Category: Communications & Writing,Advertising & Public Relations]

Jobs at:
Nation Media Group

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 25 2025

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 20 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE:

The Programme Controller (PC) is responsible for the creative, strategic, and operational leadership of KFM's on-air and digital content. The role ensures that all programmes, presenters, and producers deliver a consistent, modern, youth-driven sound that aligns with KFM's brand identity and commercial goals.

The PC will lead content development, talent performance, show planning, and cross-department collaboration to grow audience share, improve execution discipline, and support revenue generation and digital growth.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

On-Air Talent & Production Management

• Supervise presenters and producers
• Ensure all talent is well-prepared, disciplined, and aligned to KFM's brand
• Lead daily pre-show briefs and weekly team check-ins
• Content Oversight
• Monitor all live and pre-recorded content for quality and consistency
• Ensure all shows reflect KFM's tone, target audience, and urban youth positioning
• Approve show rundowns, topics, and creative direction
• Air Checks & Performance Reviews
• Conduct weekly air checks
• Provide structured feedback to improve delivery
• Enforce on-air standards and compliance
• Track presenter performance against KPIs
• Editorial & Creative Direction
• Develop and refine show formats
• Introduce new creative segments and innovative content ideas
• Lead content brainstorming sessions with presenters & producers
• Digital Integration
• Ensure every show has a digital extension (clips, reels, live hits, podcast cues)
• Work with the digital team to drive measurable online engagement
• Approve digital plans for each show daily/weekly
• Scheduling & Show Planning
• Build and maintain weekly/monthly programming grids
• Balance talk, entertainment, news, ads and digital cues across all shows
• Plan special content, campaigns, and theme weeks
• Commercial & Sales Alignment
• Co-create commercial features and branded integrations
• Attend Sales briefs and support pitch development
• Ensure shows offer sellable content and opportunities
• Track commercial delivery per show
• Training & Talent Development
• Mentor presenters to improve craft, storytelling, and energy
• Identify talent weaknesses and design improvement paths
• Develop new talent for future slot upgrades
• Audience Insights & Competitor Tracking
• Review audience data, listener behavior, and ratings
• Track competitor shows for improvement opportunities
• Adjust content strategy based on insights
• Crisis & Reputation Management
• Act immediately on on-air errors, content breaches or complaints
• Ensure consistent compliance with editorial and regulatory standards
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Work closely with Sales, Digital, Marketing & Technical teams
• Lead cross-department coordination for campaigns and activations
• Foster positive team culture and accountability 
• Technical & Production Coordination
• Ensure show elements (intros, sweepers, promos) are delivered on time
• Work with production & technical teams to maintain broadcast quality
• Approve production requests and station sound elements 
• Reporting & Accountability
• Submit weekly programming reports
• Deliver monthly performance scorecards
• Monitor show impact, discipline and execution

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Academic and Experience:

Academic: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Media, Journalism, Communication, or a related field

Experience: Minimum 6 years of Experience in a similar role within the broadcasting industry.

A passion for radio, entertainment, and audience engagement.

Core Competences:

• Proven experience in radio programming, broadcasting, or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of audience engagement and content curation.
• Ability to critique and develop talent effectively.
• Deep knowledge of music trends and station format alignment.
• Familiarity with broadcasting regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Has proficiency in the English language (Can read and write)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in radio automation and scheduling software.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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