Sunday 15 July 2012

Head of News Job Vacancy at NTV Uganda


Job Title: HEAD OF NEWS

   
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited operates NTV, the number one TV channel in Uganda. We are a subsidiary of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central Africa’s largest multi-media group
In line with our commitment to offer a highly professional news service to our viewers, we are seeking to recruit a well-qualified, media profes­sional to fill the position of Head of News.
This is challenging opportunity that requires a highly dedicated media professional with requisite management competencies and strong working experience in a busy TV newsroom. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and excellent career development opportunities within a large multinational media group.
HEAD OF NEWS
The overall responsibility for this position is the management of the entire news department’s operations, staff and other resources, in order to ensure effective delivery of the station’s news products.
In addition to responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, and ensuring output of accurate and well researched stories that adhere to NTV’s editorial principles and the media code of ethics, you will be expected to offer strategic insight and momentum to the news department and drive new product development.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the day-to-day editorial content of the company’s TV channel. You will, therefore, control and direct all editorial activities and offer advice and guidance to the journalists and editors, so that you ensure strict adherence to the approved editorial policy, objectives, and set standards.
You will monitor NTV (U)’s daily editorial performance against the approved policy, objectives and established quality standards, in particular, those relating to content, comprehensiveness, accuracy, independence, objectivity, fairness and balance in presentation of news and current affairs, and in case of any deviation, take immediate corrective action through the responsible supervising producer or editor.
Effectively manage and supervise on day-to-day newsroom operations
Coach, mentor and guide the news team, to ensure high standards of performance in all relevant aspects of journalism.
Cultivate and maintain effective contact with prominent political, business, social, education, diplomatic and religious personalities and institutions throughout Uganda (and elsewhere as necessary) to support the news function, portray a high image of the company as a news organization and also keep abreast of any developments which could have a bearing on editorial aspects of news broadcasts in Uganda.
You will work closely with a team of news producers/editors and will hold regular and/or ad hoc (as necessary), briefing meetings with them so as to brief on any developments which could have a bearing on news gathering and editing of the company’s news outlets.
Participate in Nation Media Group editorial product development and quality control committees to ensure appropriate development of editorial content and to ensure that factual and any other errors are eliminated from the company’s news and current affairs programmes.
In undertaking your role and duties, you will report directly to the General Manager, as well as maintain close contact and reference with the Group’s Editorial Director
Requirement:
Postgraduate university qualifications in Journalism.
A relevant basic University degree.
Proficiency and fluency in the English language.
Deep understanding of news content planning and editorial strategies; and a strong ability to execute plans and strategies through others and on your own.
Strong passion for news and the ability to critically analyze news events.
Ability to work long and odd hours under tight deadlines, to think fast and give effective directions in a fast paced media environment.
Have a keen eye for detail, thoroughness and meticulous execution.
At least 7 years experience in a real time news environment.
Prior team leadership experience and strong ability to build and maintain consensus.
How to apply:
If you meet the above criterion and desire the opportunity to lead a winning news team; please submit your application letter together with your CV and copies of your academic and relevant support documents to the under signed, by Wednesday, July 18th 2012
The General Manager, Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited – NTV Uganda, Kampala Serena Conference Center, KAMPALA
Applications can be emailed to; newshead@ntvuganda.co.ug or sent by courier or hand-delivery, to NTV Uganda offices at the above address.
Note: Short listed applicants will be contacted by 31st July 2012.