Newscast Director
Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
Nation Media Group (NMG)
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala,Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 10 months ago
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 ï¬lter options, lens choices and the visual effects of objects being ï¬lmed 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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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 proï¬cient in the theory and practical aspects of various lighting conï¬gurations
• 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
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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