Technical Director & Commercial Assistant - Switch TV at Kenya Red Cross Society

Reporting to:               Head of Production & Technology

OVERALL PURPOSE:

To determine, manage and coordinate the resources required to produce Television programmes that meet client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creative conceptualization of commercial and other TX properties
• Meeting clients and discussing creative concepts and ideas
• Determining, managing and co-ordinating the administrative and technical resources required to produce Television programmes
• Develop concepts and scripts
• Order, reserve or rent equipment needed to complete a production
• Create, evaluate and oversee the budget for each commercial production
• Direct TV shows
• Edit and package product creatively using audio and visual effects
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned; video editing, camera operations etc.
• Daily reports to the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES

• University Degree or Diploma in TV production/Communication (media studies)
• Creativity and originality
• Observant and inquisitive approach to people and their environment
• Availability to work odd hours and to meet tight deadlines
• Team work
• Timely and proper Communication
• Flexibility to work demands
• Proper planning and organisation
• Quick decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills