Job Title: Production Assistant
Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Employer: Nigeria Info 92.3 (Radio Broadcasting Organization)
Job Summary:
• The work environment is continuously changing and requires flexibility for quick decision making and willingness to follow instructions.
• The role has four primary responsibilities: script management,social media coordination, schedule management and research.
• This role reports to the station Manager
• Nigeria Info is a radio broadcasting organization doing talks news, investigative journalism and new media and is seeking a Production Assistant/Researcher for a collection of its programmes working from our Port Harcourt studios.
• The role will support program managers, technicians and presenters through administrative, secretarial, research, programming, scripting, scheduling, formats andsocial media management functions.
• The Production Assistant should demonstrate strong creative, communication and interpersonal abilities.
Responsibilities:
Script management;
• Prepare and synthesize briefing notes into on-air usable format for programming of Nigeria Info
• Provide research and script support to "The Portal", "Legally Yours" and other evolving specialist programmes
Social media coordination;
• Work with programme presenters and news team to develop appropriate FB and twitter content for daily programmes
• Support improved "live" interaction between show hosts and audience via social media
• Support social media competitions and competitions that feature in programming
Schedule management;
• Manage call screening for key programmes and work with team to improve call handling
• Support outreach to guests and management of their on air appearances
• Assist presenters in strengthening forward programming and planning
Researching;
• Identify suitable content for key shows and research key related issues
• Identify prospective guests and activities linked to topics for programmes
• Maintain suitable resources for Nigeria Info on key issues – including reports, photos, recordings of key programmes etc
Requirements:
The candidate should have demonstrated capacity to be punctual, enthusiastic and pragmatic. And also should possess the following qualifications:
• University Degree in a relevant field.
• Efficient use of word processors, spreadsheets, and social media applications
• Fluency in both written and spoken English; Pidgin and other languages an added plus.
• Ability to be based out of the River State and willingness to travel between states as required.
• Proven Flexibility and quick decision making skills
• Accuracy and speed to receive interpret and relay messages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills,
• Efficiency and composure under intense pressure, absence of supervision and tight schedules.
The candidate must have some experience in the following:
• Radio or other electronic media production and/or
• Proven experience in a news or report writing environment that demands swift turnaround of written and oral material
• Strong social media skills – experience in managing social media platforms will be an advantage
• Very strong grasp of current events and news along with its context
• Proven record of swift issue based research and reporting
Contracting period: The position is open for an initial period of 6 months with strong prospect of renewal based on excellent performance.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online or email a copy of their CV and a 1 page statement on why you are suitable for the position to jobs@coolwazobiainfo.com with Port Harcourt Production/Research Asst in subject line
Deadline: 12.11.2013
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