Line Producer at Bright Vision Media Limited (BVM)

Job description

China Global Television Network, or CGTN, is China’s new international media organization. It was launched by the national broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on December 31, 2016.

Our mission is to create a better understanding of international events across the world, bridging continents and bringing a more balanced view to global news reporting.CGTN Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya. We produce a wide range of programming, from news and current affairs, to arts & culture and sports – all of it Africa’s story, told by Africans.

With the changing media landscape, we are seeking an experienced, dynamic and professional individual to fill the position of Line Producer. If successful you join a team striving to make connections with an Africa-wide audience, telling stories of the African continent from a new perspective.

The News department is a fast paced environment and having a sixth sense for news will give even inexperienced journalists an upper hand in this competitive career.

The Line Producer is responsible for the oversight of live, daily newscasts or other live or pre-taped programs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Line produce live, daily newscastsWrite and produce news content
• Participate in editorial meetings by offering unique story ideas
• Manage writers to produce accurate and relevant stories, while coaching and mentoring them as needed
• Assist guest bookers with generating guest ideas for segments as needed or assigned
• Assist with coverage of major news events to ensure high quality content
• Collaborate with the entire news production team to ensure new coverage is compelling and accurate

Educational Background and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or above required in communications and/or journalism
• Minimum of five years’ hands-on experience in television production
• Have a passion for local and world news and must be good at identifying and telling compelling stories
• Be able to organize reports from different perspectives within a short period of time
• Be a polished professional with excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Skills / Qualifications Required

• Sound editorial judgment
• Must demonstrate good writing skills
• Must be able to multitask
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment strongly preferred.