Package Producer at Standard Group

Overall Purpose of the Job

To enhance the news production process by ensuring timely and creative packaging of stories from reporters/
correspondents and other field officers, and ensure smooth running of news casts.

Responsibilities for the Package Producer Job

• Write broadcast ready television scripts that are accurate and conversational
• Receive and re- write news scripts from reporters/correspondents in the fi eld.
• Voice and package television stories with the help of video editors
• Select footage to include in broadcasts and review sound bytes in order to ensure smooth composition and fl ow of the news and other current affairs shows
• Work closely with news directors, graphic designers, video editors and other related offi cers in the news production process to ensure smooth fl ow of bulletins and shows.
• To liaise with different news editors on the level of creative input that can be done to adhere to the programme
  production instructions with the objective of keeping all news / current affairs interesting and entertaining to the viewer.
• To review news bulletins and programmes in advance to determine the allocation of facilities, time, and other
  requirements such as graphics (fi gures, names, captions, pictures, backgrounds).
• To constantly advise editorial department on treatment of news products.
• Ensure quality control of products

Qualfications for the Package Producer Job

• University degree/Diploma in Journalism/ Mass Communication / Media studies or a relevant fi eld from a recognized institution
• Professional qualifi cation in TV Production or a relevant fi eld form a recognized institution
• Two (2) years relevant experience
• Judgement or discretion required
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Knowledge of routine(s)
• Problem solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Decision making skills