Job Description
Managing the development and quality of daily programming content for the news station Initiating and leading the promotional, marketing, and social media strategy for the network. Partnering with the sales team to develop and implement sales promotional ideas. Acting as the primary liaison between the community and community groups and organizing appearances at community events. Entering production contracts and ensuring contracts are fulfilled. Organizing a weekly events list, including crew schedules, making changes as necessary and participating with a team in choosing events each week. Scheduling weekly events and the on-air talent to achieve the most programme and news specific, knowledgeable, and professional broadcast. Overseeing talent acquisition within the organisation. Communicating market issues, including production and budgetary items. Maintaining knowledge of Traffic, Programming and Production industry standards and company processes. Planning and setting market project goals and milestones. Following and enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures, including the key media guidelines always. Ensure team safety Performing any miscellaneous department duties as needed.
Qualifications
15+ years of news production or related experience A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience Control room experience required Experience in news production and script review Live line producing and experience handling breaking news, a proven ability to work well under pressure and deadline Strong writing and production skills Outstanding judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organization skills, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic Field producing experience strongly suggested Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines required Demonstrates strong leadership skills. Communicates clearly and effectively. Works well with a team Exhibits strong problem-solving skills. Maintains professional demeanour. Demonstrates knowledge of current media market trends. Exhibits familiarity with industry standards. Demonstrates ability to formulate and manage a realistic budget. Exhibits ability to think both creatively and analytically. Possesses excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
Additional Information
Remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.
The Deadline for submission is May 30, 2021. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
