Radio Programmes Manager at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Radio Programmes Manager will be responsible for developing, directing and controlling the vision, mission, goals, strategies, policies and processes for Radio Department in line with radio market dynamics and KBC Corporate strategies, targets, obligations, regulations and approved procedures.

Specific Terms:Three (3) years renewable contract based on positive performance output.

Responsibilities for the Radio Programmes Manager Job

• Setting Departmental goals, performance targets, positioning strategies and work plans for the Department in line with Corporate strategic plan, Board and Management resolutions and other public interest, commercial and listener strategic considerations
• Interpreting and enforcing Corporate goals and strategies within the Department
• Formulating and implementing approved Radio programmes and Radio Stations strategic plans
• Principal accounting and advising officer on all radio matters within the Department
• Budgeting and Accounting for the Departmental expenditure
• Facilitating Radio broadcasts and programme services
• Formulating and implementing approved Radio Services proposals, concepts, pilots and programmes based on budget projections, value and relevance of the idea, its conformity to Editorial policy and station style as well as availability of required resources
• Conducting staff performance appraisals and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives in the Department
• Responsible for the overall discipline and performance of staff in the Department.

Requirements for the Radio Programmes Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Broadcast Journalism, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage
• Diploma in Radio Production, Mass Communication or Broadcast Journalism
• Ten (10) years working experience. Must have served in the position of Assistant Radio Programmes Manager or its equivalent for at least three (3) years; OR as Station Manager or its equivalent for a period of five (5) years or its equivalent in a reputable broadcast media organization of similar size to KBC
• Must be conversant with contemporary and future trends and dynamics of broadcast media industry.