05 November 2014

The New Vision Radio Jobs - Station Manager - Arua One


Organisation: The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company LtdThe Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).Job Summary: The Radio Station Manager will oversee the station's programming and administrative operations and ensure smooth daily operation with an aim of growing revenues and managing costs.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The jobholder will ensure overall technical quality control of content and its presentation, in line with the editorial policy.Make sure that the station's programming and audiences are of commercial relevance in order to grow the station's revenue.Oversee and supervise the performance of the presenters and other staff in order to ensure that they are performing to the set standards.Manage the station's budget and coordinating this with Head of Radios both for office and for external projects e.g. promotions in order to keep check between revenue and expenditure.Attend and organize the weekly station meeting in order to brain storm on ideas and pass on any decision information from management and get feedback from the team.Responsible for managing the general administration of the office e.g. signing of vouchers, leave management, casual staff and ensuring work tools are available.Manage/coordinate voice testing of anticipating presenters in order to look out for new and exciting people and building a database of talent.Manage the promotions for the station attending meetings with sponsors and the marketing team in order to attract and retain audiences to the station.Conduct meetings for the prime time shows to ensure consistent appeal to the audience.Compile and submit periodic reports to management detailing station's activities and performance to aid decision making.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The applicant should preferably hold a good university degree in Mass Communication preferably specializing in Radio Broadcasting or BA Business Administration or any related course from a recognized university.At least three years' experience in radio programmingDetailed working Knowledge of the Rules & Regulations governing the communications and broadcasting industry (i.e. Uganda Communications Commission & Uganda Broadcasting Commission).The ideal candidate must have a good track record as an administrator, staff developer, & must be computer literate.The applicant must also be versatile in the various fields of Radio production and programming.Ability to work for long hours under tight deadlines.Highly creative and able to work in a highly competitive environment.Must speak Lugbara, Kakwa, Swahili and English.Possess the ability to translate written material into radio programme. e.g. DJ scripts, promotional scripts,All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda or deliver to their front desk at the main reception.

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