Job Summary

• They seek to hire a Head of Station for their television who is a seasoned journalist, who has in-depth expertise and experience in journalism.
• As Head of Station you participate in cross-functional strategy and planning discussions and subsequent departmental execution.
• You are tasked with developing and executing strategic and operational plans for the Client’s business that results in audience growth and deepened community engagement.

Job Description

• Serve as a creative head for the station by initiating innovative ideas and developing ideas for new programs.
• Upgrade,  recommend, and implement changes to existing programs.
• Research and analyze viewer’s preferences and tendencies.
• Based on global best practice and viewer’s inclinations, create programming schedule and ensure it is complied with.
• Perform hands-on production and directorial functions.
• Develop a cost effective budget for the station.
• Ensure compliance with NBC and other regulatory body rules.
• Develop and implement marketing, promotional and social media strategies.
• Train and coach staff  to better equip them on industry best practices.
• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the station.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of experience cumulatively including management, sales/promotions/advertising, technical, news, creative/presenting, production, and directional(both in-studio and outside broadcast)  aspects of broadcasting
• Hands-on experience with the technical unit of broadcasting including broadcast and control room software/equipment.
• Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and solve problems.
• Possess active knowledge of industry trends and the ability to translate that into working strategies for the station.

Remuneration
Remuneration and benefits are competitive