Port Harcourt Production / Research Assistant Job at a Radio Broadcasting Organization in Nigeria

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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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