Job Opportunities at Oyominto TV

Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Quarterly planning and execution of maintenance tasks of stations equipment.
• Problem-solving during breakdowns promptly and solving problems at the shortest time. 
• Installing and testing of new equipment including hardware and software.
• Undertaking repair work of broken-down equipment but not limited to cameras, lights, microphones, monitors etc within the shortest time possible.
• Monitoring station output and ensuring the signal is the best.
• Minimizing loss of service when equipment fails by quickly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision to Oyominto TVaudience.
• Setting, designing and installing audiovisual circuits.
• Keeping up to date with the industry and changes in technology by building and maintaining a network of contacts and investigating new systems and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications 

• B.Sc. Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized university.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience gained from a reputable organization preferably in a broadcasting house. 

Competencies

• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Fault-finding skills and the capacity to solve technical problems in a creative way
• Strong communication and people skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Time management skills

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Careful handling of filming & video editing equipment ensuring it is in working properly and report any malfunction to the team lead or station manager. 
• Ensure selection of shots are well framed and have the right colours to be able to reduce noise when passing a message to Oyominto TV audience.
• Ensure there is no distortion and there is clarity of up-sounds/commentary/music as per set standards.
• Prepare and assemble all necessary equipment before embarking on filming or editing. 
• Advice on how to frame shots which will tell a visual story when put together during post-production.
• Shoot and edit for all broadcast and new media.
• Ensure quality control for video during all productions (live and recorded ) this is by checking colour temperatures, exposure and luminance to maintain broadcast quality standards in both video and audio sequences.
• Take care of Oyominto TV equipment while in the studio or the field.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Diploma or degree in Media Technology /TV or Film Production. 
• 2- 3 years of relevant working experience. 
• Experience in a busy work environment or broadcasting station will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Creative thinking
• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility
• Decision-making skills.
• Able to work within a team setting.
• Innovation

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Studio and location lighting
• Recording footage using audio and video formats, audio for storage and playbacks.
• Operating station Play outs, correcting formats for both audio and video.
• Camera operations, phasing, balancing and general maintenance in the studio.
•  Mixing sound, balancing of live and recorded programmes, setting up of live events such as news bulletins.
• Vision mixing including source switching, mixing, keying/effects for different studio backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Degree or Diploma in Film and video production from a recognized institution
• At least 1-2 year relevant experience as soundman, cameraman and vision mixer operator in a busy media house.
• Knowledge in the use of Audio mixers, Cameras, Station playouts and studio lighting.

Competencies

• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility
• Decision-making skills.
• Able to work within a team setting

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Sell company products by establishing contact and developing relationships with customers (to gain repeat business wherever possible) and potential customers via telephone calls, emails and face to face meetings.
• Preparea weekly and monthly sales reports that will be handed over to the team lead.
• Presents Oyominto TV the product or service favourably and in a structured professional way.
• Build good working relationships by contributing to team effort to attain goals and objectives of Oyominto TV.
• Maintain good working relationships with our clients by providing support, information, and guidance and recommending new products being offered.
• Accurately confirms available products, their minimum prices and discounts to ensure no customer complaints, confusion or disagreement arise as a result of double allocation or giving the wrong pricing.
• Assesses customer’s plans regarding future projects, future budgets, and in-house marketing plans and updates supervisor of this information.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Degree in Marketing or related field from a recognized university.
• At least 2-3 years relevant work experience.

Competencies

• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Go getter attitude
• Strong communication and people skills
• Self-motivated
• Time management skills

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• The television producer will be responsible for developing ideas for new shows. A minimum of 2 shows will be required in each quarter.
• The incumbent will responsible for pre-production, production and post-production of programmes.
• The television producer will be responsible for researching various needs required for programmes.
• He/She will be responsible for scripting for different shows.
• The TV Producer will oversee production by managing crew and talents on location to ensure there is discipline onset and an optimum output during production time.
• He/She will write a production report, preview and log raw footage after shoots to ensure footage can be used by the video editor.
• The TV Producer will oversee post-production activities with the video editor and ensure the quality meets OyomintoTV broadcast standards and delivery within the scheduled time.
• He/She will ensure that a production budget is made before commencement of production and is followed during production and no unplanned expenses crop up during production.
• Ensure production equipment together with the technical crew is taken care of during production.
• Exceptional knowledge of news, current affairs and discussions, in particular stories that appeal to Oyominto TV audience.
• Take up any duties assigned by the production manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in TV Production/ Media Studies or a relevant field from a recognized institution. –  A university degree is an added advantage.
• 2- 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to translate from English to Gusii or vice versa will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Creative thinking
• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Able to work within a team setting.

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Collection of information, carrying out interviews, fact-checking and submitting stories within set deadlines during assignments.
• Following news leads and maintaining close and effective contact with news sources such as press conferences, beat, live events etc 
• Ensure New stories are well balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line with laid down editorial policy and house style of Oyominto TV.
• Carrying out research and collection of background information required to make stories complete, topical, informative, credible and analytical and compliant with journalistic ethics.
• Following news leads, building relationships and maintaining close and effective contact with news sources.
• Exceptional knowledge of news, current affairs and discussions, in particular stories that appeal to Oyominto TV audience.
• Ability to work within established rules, regulations, policies and practices of Oyominto TV
• Identify areas of improvement/development in daily news reporting and making appropriate recommendations to the Editor by writing reports.
• Ensuring there are no cases of libel and or defamation in stories filed or prepared for transmission by following legal and copyright requirements asking for clarification from managers in times of doubt.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Mass Communication, Degree in a Communication, Journalism or related degree from a recognized institution.
• 2- 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to translate from English toGusii or vice versa will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Creative thinking
• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Nose for news.
• Flexibility
• Decision-making skills.
• Able to work within a team setting.

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Ability to work independently with little supervision and create products as per Oyominto TV brand guidelines.
• Extensive experience using Photoshop, illustrator Adobe Creative Cloud, CorelDraw Graphics Suite and other graphic software
• Create overall layout and design for print and electronic media in adherence to brand guidelines.
• Create 2D and 3D model animations as well as motion graphics and execute as briefed
• Create motion graphics for our in-house displays.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and produce high quality results on time and short notice.
• Work closely with the sales and marketing department to create and manage designs from concept through to final deliverables.
• Create multi-media content for dissemination on various platforms: TV, social media, website etc.
• Ability to take and adapt feedback from the team.

Minimum Qualifications 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art/Graphic Design or their equivalent
• A showreel /portfolio will be required during the interview.

Competencies

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Time management.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Active listening.

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Must be profoundly articulate in Gusii, English and Kiswahili languages.
• Must have normal breath interval when presenting or carrying out interviews.
• The incumbent must have normal talking speed so that the audience can understand him/her.
• Must possess good voice projection when anchoring or doing interviews.
• Must possess good research, interviewing and reporting skills.
• High integrity, good interpersonal skills and able to work in a team setting. 
• Must have a good understanding of media law and ethics.
• Should be able to quickly translate between Gusii, English and Kiswahili while on air.
• Must be camera-ready and at ease in front of a camera or studio setting.

Minimum Qualifications 

• University degree in Mass Communication or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• At least two 1-2 years of relevant experience working as a news anchor or reporter.

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Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Update news stories on the different social media channels used by Oyominto TV.
• Link stories on social media with the Oyoninto TV website.
• Give a weekly, monthly and quarterly report on the number of stories posted and the number of our audience reached.
• Give feedback, encourage communication while acting as a gatekeeper.
• Ensure information posted has grammar that is clear and easy to understand.
• Increase Oyominto TV digital presence online and evolve our content storytelling, increase earned media marketing techniques while increasing fan engagement & loyalty.
• Create and share reports for undertaken digital campaigns and internal content i.e. Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

Minimum Qualifications 

• A university degree in marketing, communications, journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication or related field; a tertiary diploma in the listed fields will be considered*
• At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience. 
• Some practical knowledge in videography and photography; will be an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge in digital marketing & creative design

Competencies

• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Understanding of using diverse social media platforms as communications tools.
• Strong communication and people skills
• Self-motivated 
• Attention to detail.