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Newscast Director

Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
Company Logo Nation Media Group (NMG)

Reports to: Lead-Linear TV Production
Department: News

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

DESCRIPTION:

Location: Kampala,Uganda | Category: Administration | Type: Full-time | Salary: Attractive


KEY DUTIES AND 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.
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Job Qualifications / Skills

• Academic: Degree in Journalism and Media Studies
• Professional: Diploma in TV Production
• 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

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DEADLINE: 2025-11-03


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