Senior Radio Producer at Farsight Africa Group

Job Description

The senior radio producers will be responsible for the audio content of broadcasts via radio, the internet and other mobile platforms. They're will be involved in the entire process, from generating ideas to managing the audience response after a programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generating and researching ideas for programmes and pitching for commissions
• Developing content, writing material for scripts, bulletins and links
• Sourcing potential contributors and interviewees.
• Selecting appropriate content for the programme, the audience and the station.
• Producing pre-production briefings for presenters, reporters, technical staff and other contributors
• Undertaking editing, interviewing and reporting duties as necessary
• Presenting programmes or managing presenters for both pre-recorded and recorded output
• Checking that copyrights are cleared and understanding media law
• Converting text, graphics, video and audio files into other formats
• Contributing to, and making use of, an archive of audio resources which can be re-used
• Responding to audience feedback, referring on to other departments as necessary
• Producing and making use of user-generated content
• Using technology, such as Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, for editing and production purposes

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:

• Degree in Radio/Media Production, Mass communication or Media studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• At least 5 years working experience in a radio station.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong research and strategic analysis skills