Vacancy title:
Senior Information Officer- Producer

Jobs at:
Parliamentary Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Friday 15th June, 2018; 5:00pm

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:

Post: Senior Information Officer- Producer
Reports to: Principal Information Officer
Salary scale: PC3
Terms of Services: 3 Years Contract- Renewable
No. of Vacancies: 1

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To ensure radio content for the Parliamentary Radio meets the approved broadcasting standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING EXPERIENCE

• An Honors Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism with a bias in Broadcasting
• OR Bachelor’s degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Mass communication or Journalism
• At least three (3) years working experience in the broadcasting/ radio industry

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to use Sound editing programs and equipment like Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition and lmediatouch
•  Good command of both spoken and written English
• Creative and innovative
• Good editing skills
• Good problem solving skills
•  Excellent leadership skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generating and researching ideas for programmes
• Managing the logistics of getting presenters, features writers and equipment together at the right place at the right time
• Ensuring an archive of audio resources which can be re-used
• Undertaking the editing of programmes and news scripts as necessary
• Coordinate the recording and live broadcast of out of studio events.
• Ensuring compliance to copyrights and media law.
• Managing audience feedback.
• Using technology, such as Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition and media touch, for editing and production purposes.
• Carry cut regular air checks for presenters to ensure quality output
• Responsible for the broadcast work flows
• Supervise the producer, presenters and feature writers
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Job application procedure
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts in the Parliamentary Service. Applicants should attach Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts.

Applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission and posted to P.O Box 7178 Kampala; or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry — Parliament Buildings, Room 112, 1st Floor, South Wing; not later than Friday 15th June, 2018; 5:00pm.

The job posting can also be viewed from the Parliament of Uganda Website: www.parliament.go.ug

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.