Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, December 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose:
To lead, coordinate and implement the Planning, Production and Presentation of Newscasts in line with the NTV mandate.

Main Responsibilities:
•Provide overall leadership and execution of LIVE coverage of any broadcast while ensuring quality assurance.
• Direct the best news-related shows and programs by keeping to deadlines and ensuring studio and equipment are in working condition at all times.
• Direct the technical aspects of newscasts and other productions including taking responsibility for the on-air product including camera shots.
• Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast LIVE programs from remote locations.
• Advise on filter options, lens choices and the visual effects of objects being filmed with Producers and Cameramen.
• Ensure newscasts are well packaged and free of errors.
• Conceptualize and deliver breaking news as fast as it happens in a minimum turnaround time.
• Collaborate with the Production & Technical teams in determining the Presentation of News Content in line with the NTV strategic Objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:
Academic: Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
Professional: TV Production work
Experience: 2 to 3 years of working experience in TV.

Core Competencies
• Naturally proficient in the theory and practical aspects of various lighting configurations
• A sense of news and production work
• Ability to operate studio equipment
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Decisive and sensitive under pressure
• Acute attention to detail and drive for perfection
•Champion of product excellence
• Ability to troubleshoot any assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility
• Ability to work long and odd hours in a fast paced environment
• Editing skills and Camera work are an added advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 3rd January 2025 to the HR Manager-NMGU, at https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.html 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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