Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Programs Director Job Grade:
Department: Radio Section: Programming
Reports To: General Manager Supervises:
Location: Kigali Last Revision: January 2023

Job Purpose
Ensure that presenters deliver shows that are appealing to the targets audience by effectively producing
radio shows that grow audiences and generate revenue

Primary Tasks / Responsibilities
Produce daily radio shows to grow audiences and generate revenue by;
• Researching on current events/affairs relevant to the target audience
• Creating saleable segments for the respective shows
• Preparing and writing scripts that will guide the presenters
• Prepping the presenters before going on air
• Conducting daily on air review of the shows
• Conducting on air interviews with clients
• Produce and present shows assigned to keep the audiences engaged and informed by;
• Researching on relevant Political topics
• Drawing the show script
• Rehearsing for on air delivery
• Gather content e.g. vox pox, interviews where applicable.
• Identify, prep and host guest on the show.
• Participate in managing the day to day operations of the programming section to ensure compliance and
• smooth work processes by;
• Supervising performance of presenters on a daily
• Holding weekly air check meetings with presenters
• Submitting weekly programming reports to the station manager
• Holding monthly one on one meetings with presenters
• Monitoring the radio’s signal and broadcasts on a daily basis.
• Coordinate with the traffic controller to ensure all talk shows are paid for and interviews
• approved. Education and Professional Qualifications
• Diploma in Mass Communication/Journalism

Working Experience
• At least 3 years in a competitive Radio/TV content development environment

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Technical
• Have a good eye for saleable content
• Broadcast software; cool edit, adobe audition, imediatouch, jazzler, RCS, news boss
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages
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• Proficient in written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English
• Basic knowledge of broadcast equipment
• Hosting/on air delivery – added advantage

Behavioral
• Excellent Leadership/people management skills
• High Integrity
• Excellent communicational, organizational, analytical and planning skills
• Results oriented
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Quick decision making and judgment
• Work under minimal supervision
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Diploma

Job application procedure
The detailed job description showing the key duties and responsibilities,
qualifications, experience and competences required for the role can be found on
the website.www.igihe.com.
www.cityradio.rw 
If you are qualified with at least 2 years experience and interested in joining the New City Radio, provide a cover letter expressing interest in the job, detailed CV, names, addresses and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of the relevant academic professional certificates and hand deliver the application to the reception of City Radio Offices located at KN84 Street Number3 3rd Floor DORONA house.Above Unguka Bank. For any further inquiries, contact 0788-304596 Closing date for receiving applications is 13th January 2023

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