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 the Radio Services Department in line with market dynamics and KBC’s Corporate strategies, targets, obligations, regulations and approved procedures.

Specific Terms: Three (3) years renewable contract subject to good performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting Departmental goals, performance targets, positioning strategies and work plans for the Department in line with the Corporate Strategic Plan, Board and Management resolutions and other public interest, commercial and other strategic considerations
• Interpreting and implementing 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 Department’s 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.
• Responsible for compliance with KBC’s Content Policy and House Style
• Conducting staff performance appraisals and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives in the Department
• Responsible for the overall discipline and performance of staff in the Department.

Minimum Requirements:

Educational Requirements

• 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

Professional Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Radio Production, Mass Communication or Broadcast Journalism

Minimum Experience

• Ten (10) years relevant working experience
• Must have served in a senior position in a reputable radio station
• Must be conversant with contemporary and future trends and dynamics of the broadcast media industry.