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Producer
- Family Media is looking for a dedicated, passionate and creative producer who will be responsible for facilitating a show from beginning to end.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage production for both live and recorded programs
- Generate creative and original ideas for shows
- Identify and implement suitable content for our audience by carrying out thorough research of guests and topics
- Communicate and coordinate with studio crew, editors, transmission to ensure the success of a program
- Promote completed shows on different platforms
- Perform administrative duties that pertain to the show
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication or in a related field
- Have at least two years’ experience as a producer
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to be creative and knowledgeable on different topics.
- Must have strong time management and listening skills
- Have an eye for good quality production
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to work effectively even under pressure
- Be able to make solid judgments and decisions in a timely manner.
Radio Broadcast Assistant
- Family Media is looking for a creative and experienced Radio Broadcast Assistant who will be responsible for the station’s imaging and sound through unique jingles, intros, promos, music beds, sweepers as well as perform other technical tasks.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the station’s imaging
- Checking if the equipment is in good condition.
- Live assist for live shows
- Download and edit shows
- Editing voice-overs and different programs
- Cutting adverts and mentions immediately after shows
- Responsible for monitoring the signal and ensuring we are on air at all times in all our frequencies.
- Responsible for all technical aspects of the department
Essential Knowledge and Skills
- Must have strong organisational skills.
- Knowledge of the Radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics.
- Good knowledge and good ear for sound, music genres, artists and updates.
- Knowledge and ability to work with different Radio Automation and editing softwares.
- A high level of IT skills – particularly good word-processing and data handling skills.
- Ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment, and to operate different radio studios.
- Ability to conduct effective internet research, use relevant computer software for audio recording, editing, and, packaging when necessary.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Creative thinking, idea generation and problem solving skills.
- Must have confidence and tenacity to pursue information and overcome obstacles.
- Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines.
- Determination, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Empathy and patience, the ability to build rapport and draw information from people.
- A basic understanding of the law, ethics and industry regulation as they affect Radio production.
- Self-motivation and adaptability.
Qualifications
- At least a Diploma in Mass Media, Radio Production, Journalism or a related field.
- At least two years’ experience in radio production.
- A good overall knowledge of the radio industry and the specifics.
- Ability to read and voice scripts will be an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to hr@familymedia.tv by COB 19th January 2024 with the job title as the email subject.