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Position Title: Head
of News
Organisation: Capital
Radio Ltd
Location:Kampala
Background
Information:
Capital Radio Ltd. requires a self driven, dynamic and
ambitious individual for the position of Head of News. Capital Radio Ltd. owns
two radio stations, Capital FM and Beat FM in Uganda and has media interests
elsewhere in the region.
The Head of News will be in charge of the news teams for
both Capital FM and Beat FM stations.
Duties:
·
organising and supervising the news staff and
freelance reporters for daily story coverage; assigning stories and deploying
news staff / freelance reporters;
·
selecting stories for inclusion in the news
bulletins;
·
compiling and editing news bulletins in compliance
with the company parameters;
·
managing the news team budget disbursing monies;
·
keeping a comprehensive, organized, up to date
and secure library of news stories;
·
develop and maintain regular and professional
relationships with the stations contacts and sources of news stories, leads and
information; general administration of the newsroom including motivating,
developing skills, mentoring and reviewing performance of the news team;
·
any other duties as may be assigned from time to
time by management.
Person Specification
(Qualifications,
Skills and Experience):
1. Bachelor
degree in Mass Communication/Journalism and Broadcasting/Communication from a
recognized institution majoring in Broadcast Journalism.
2. At least
3 years experience at senior level in a commercial or public media company
managing the news team.
3. Must
demonstrate practical experience in sound editorial judgment and control over
news output with a wide range of editorial issues.
4. Knowledge
of computer audio editing and studio software.
5. Excellent
writing and story-telling skills with ability to adapt for different audiences
and platforms.
6. In-depth
knowledge of the radio market, programme styles and audience demographics.
7. Thorough
knowledge of media broadcast law, news ethics and industry regulations with
broad experience of their application in radio and the practice of journalism.
8. Should be
flexible, innovative and a team player with excellent communication,
organization and interpersonal skills.
9. Should be
25 - 40 years of age.
How to Apply:
Applications together with detailed CV and copies of
education certificates plus contact details of at least three referees are to
be addressed to:
Head of Programming, Capital Radio Ltd.
Plot 1A Cooper Road, Kololo, P.O. Box 7638, Kampala
Or Email torecruit@capitalfm-ug.com
Closing date is 22nd August, 2013 before 5.00 pm.
