Latest Jobs in a Media and Entertainment Company in Nigeria

Teclab Management Services Limited – Our client, a leader in the media and entertainment Industry with branches all over the country, seeks to employ the services of:

 Job Title: News Editor
Locations:
 Abuja, Lagos
Role Target 

  • May be required to write and edit their stories based on reports from correspondents or reporters , they are sometimes responsible for assigning stories to reporters, and send teams of reporters, camera operators and other support staff on location to film breaking news as necessary

Role Expectations
The successful candidate’s specific functions include: 

  • Stay atop daily local and national news via multiple sources.
  • Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work. Edit all scripts for accuracy, timeliness and proper usage.
  • Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
  • Conduct on-line research.
  • Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal
  • Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
  • Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.

Personal Skills

  • Must be creative.
  • Must have excellent memory for details, be able to meet frequent absolute deadlines under stressful conditions, and deal effectively with multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
  • Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
  • Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • have strong IT skills, including word processing and data handling – and, ideally, audio editing and image manipulation software
  • Have knowledge of the radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics.

Qualification

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication or other related fields.

Experience 

  • Relevant 3 to 5years experience in a similar role



Job Title: Cameraman
Location:
 Abuja, Lagos
Role Target 

  • This role is responsible for recording shots for a variety of film and broadcast purposes.

Role Expectations
The successful candidate’s specific functions include:

  • Assembling, preparing and setting up equipment prior to filming, which may include tripods, monitors, lighting, cables and leads and headphones;
  • Offering advice on how best to shoot a scene and explaining the visual impact created by particular shots;
  • Planning shots for example when filming an expensive drama scene, such as an explosion, there may be only one chance to get things right, so shots need to be meticulously planned beforehand;
  • Practicing the camera moves required for pre-arranged shots;
  • Studying scripts;
  • Finding solutions to technical or other practical problems (for an outside broadcast, for example, the natural light conditions need to be taken into account when setting up shots);
  • Being prepared to innovate and experiment with ideas;
  • Working quickly, especially as timing is such an important factor;
  • Taking sole responsibility in situations where only one camera operator is involved in the filming;
  • Keeping up to date with filming methods and equipment;
  • Repairing and maintaining equipment;
  • Demonstrating a good awareness of health and safety issues;
  • Driving crew, actors and equipment to and from locations.

Person Skills

  • Versatile
  • Ability to do his own production
  • Ability to work as a one man squad
  • Must be very creative and ready to think out of the box
  • Interacting and maintaining good working relationships with other members of the crew.
  • Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Qualification

  • Bachelor of Arts in Television Production or Bachelor of Arts in Film, an associate’s Degree in video production would be an added advantage.

Experience 10 years’ experience in video production

Job Title: Chief Engineer / Technical Team Head
Location:
 Abuja, Lagos
Reports To: MD
Role Target 

  • The chief engineer is responsible for the technology necessary to put the station’s broadcast “on-the-air” within the station’s licensed range.
  • The engineer works to maintain existing broadcasting capabilities and provide quick solutions to problems that may arise with the transmitter, tower, satellite receiver and other related equipment.

Role Expectations: 
The successful candidate’s specific functions include: 

  • Serve as department head for engineering department.
  • Responsible 100% for reliability of on-air product; on call 24/7 to manage emergency issues.
  • Plan, develop and monitor all aspects of radio technical facilities, including telephone, satellite, STL, two-way systems and vehicles, computers and networks
  • Contributor in engineering maintenance of studios, mass storage, STL’s and transmitters.
  • Prepare all engineering budgets, capital projects purchase orders; reconcile invoices and approve for payment.
  • Oversee engineering related procurements.
  • Serve as studio / transmitter facilities manager
  • Supervise others in FCC rule compliance including maintenance of the public file.
  • Oversee compliance with all CBS engineering and Corporate IT procedures and policies.
  • Manage oversight of company assets.
  • Select, install and maintain high-power transmitters and all associated equipment; modify and document all broadcast circuitry.
  • Purchase studio equipment; maintain mixing consoles and all associated in-studio equipment.
  • Handle telco problems and service calls; order services on broadcast and office systems. Work with technicians to troubleshoot circuits; cross connect in-house circuits. Keep record of telephone circuits; maintain ISDN and broadcast loops.
  • Serve as chief operator responsible for reviewing logs weekly for correct and complete entries EAS tests and tower lighting requirements.
  • Generator testing, fueling and supervision of maintenance. UPS testing and supervision of maintenance.
  • Manage Engineering Department staff.
  • Create instructional materials and train others on proper operation of new technical equipment.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary

Qualification and Experience 

  • Minimum BSc in related field.
  • 5years experience in broadcast engineering including experience with directional antenna arrays and analog and HD broadcast transmission systems.
  • Must understand FCC regulations and keep station(s) technically compliant.
  • Vast knowledge of digital and analog studio equipment required; SBE Certification, BSEE, FCC General Class Radio Telephone License or AS in electronics discipline required.
  • Valid state driver’s license for operation of company vehicles is required.
  • Personal vehicle is required for 24hr. response for emergencies.

Physical Requirements: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Person Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Management experience and/or training desirable:
  • Excellent customer service skills are required;
  • Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
  • Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.



Job Title: Operations Manager
Locations:
 Abuja, Lagos
Role Target 

  • This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a federally-licensed, community-operated radio station and its various sub-units.
  • Oversees, coordinates, and administers a range of operational and administrative activities in direct support of the delivery of 24-hour radio programming by the station.
  • Participates in the development and administration of strategic and operating plans, and evaluates programs for compliance with the overall mission of the station.

Role Expectations
The successful candidate’s specific functions include: 

  • Oversees and coordinates the continuous, multifaceted daily operations of the radio station, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards, university policies, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Maintains accurate schedules, records, discrepancy reports, and follow-through communications, and ensures that all on-air broadcast programming complies with FCC rules and regulations.
  • Participates in the establishment, organization, and implementation of short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement.
  • Directs and administers the provision of day-to-day operation support to the various sub-units of the station, including the non-engineering portions of the station’s physical plant, space allocation and utilization, station supplies and inventory, and station safety and security.
  • Plans, designs, establishes, and maintains organizational structures and systems that enable community volunteer staff members to effectively accomplish the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Assigns, allocates work, and generally oversees volunteer personnel engaged in continuous station operations; performs recruitment, training, scheduling, retention, problem resolution, and performance management.
  • Coordinates departmental workshops, special projects, and events; may serve on unit committees and task forces.
  • Develops and implements systems to maintain records on station operations, volunteers, equipment, and compliance activities; prepares regular and ad-hoc reports.
  • Provides advice and assistance to senior station management in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of modification to existing operations, systems, and procedures.
  • Researches and makes recommendations to management pertaining to acquisition of operating equipment; participates in the development and management of annual operating budgets.
  • May provide services as an on-air host, as required.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

  • Minimum BSc in any related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role

Personal Skills: 

  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Knowledge of public radio principles, procedures, operations, and standards.
  • Records maintenance skills.
  • Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of radio communications facilities and distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of inventory management practices.
  • Knowledge of public radio organizational structures, workflows, systems, and operating procedures.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
  • Knowledge of FCC and other federal, state and local broadcasting regulations.
  • Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
  • Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of facilities management, physical plant, safety, and building safety and security procedures.
  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
  • Knowledge of on-air and remote broadcasting processes and procedures.
  • Ability to lead and motivate volunteer staff.
  • Ability to oversee, coordinate, and support the execution of continuous broadcast schedules on a 24×7 basis.
  • Knowledge of current and developing trends in radio.
  • Skills in examining and developing station operations and procedures, formulating policy, and implementing organizational strategies and procedures.
  • Skill in operating radio equipment.





Job Title: Financial Controller
Locations:
 Abuja, Lagos
Role Target 

  • Undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Role Expectations
The successful candidates’ specific functions include: 

  • Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
  • Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance
  • Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
  • Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
  • Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
  • Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
  • Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
  • Provide for a system of management cost reports.
  • Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
  • Assist the Executive Director and the Board Treasurer with financial reporting as required at Board meetings and the Annual General meetings and provide advice to support the decision making process.

Payroll preparation and administration: 

  • Prepare all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assist with the negotiations and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans.
  • Process and submit statutory and benefit remittances on time.

Budget Preparation: 

  • Prepare annual budget in consultation with the executive Director and Treasurer and /or Finance committee.
  • Assist staff with the preparation of budget for funding applications.

Qualification and Experience 

  • Academic and Professional: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/ Accounting/Finance. MBA will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 18 years’ Experience

Person Skills: 

  • Professional manner.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Problem solving and decision making.
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly developed investigative skills
  • Managing change and innovation
  • Personal and team development
  • Delivering excellence
  • Leading and inspiring
  • Excellent commercial and financial awareness.
  • The flexibility and independence to work in a changing environment. Ability to work independently.





Job Title: Presenter
Locations:
 Abuja, Lagos
Reports To: News Room Editor
Role Target 

  • May be required to write and deliver sports, news and weather reports.
  • They are also responsible for presenting and interviewing special guests as well as acting as moderators for discussions.

Role Expectations
The successful candidate’s specific functions include: 

  • Stay atop daily local and national news via multiple sources.
  • Select and rewrite stories for air.
  • Edit all scripts for accuracy, timeliness and proper usage.
  • Arrange newscasts, billboards and other on-air content.
  • Present content live on-air in an authoritative and conversational manner that connects with local listeners.
  • Operate a board, computers, recording machines, and other equipment as necessary.
  • May provide breaking news coverage during air shift.
  • Has role in helping manage news publication on website. Helps edit spot and feature copy of reporters.
  • Conduct on-line research.
  • Word processing,
  • Digital audio editing and operation of audio equipment and light office equipment.
  • Attend press conferences so they can present up-to-date and accurate information to listeners.
  • Coordinate with producers to develop program material while taking into consideration the type of show being created and requests from the audience.

Qualification and Experience

  • A bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or other related fields.
  • Relevant 3 to 5years experience in a similar role

Person Skills: 

  • Must be creative
  • Must have excellent memory for details, be able to meet frequent absolute deadlines under stressful conditions, and deal effectively with multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
  • Have excellent presentation and performance skills
  • Be able to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to communicate them to audiences
  • Understand how to use the voice effectively for radio
  • Be able to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment and to operate different radio studios
  • Be able to present while operating studio controls and co-coordinating a range of simultaneous technical activities
  • Be able to communicate knowledgeably and engagingly with audiences
  • Have excellent communication skills and be able to draw information from people
  • Be able to work calmly effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
  • Have knowledge of the law, ethics and industry regulations around radio production
  • Understand when it is necessary, and how to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and music clearances
  • Understand the requirements of the relevant health and safety legislation and procedures
  • Have strong IT skills, including word processing and data handling – and, ideally, audio editing and image manipulation software
  • Have knowledge of the radio market, different station and programme styles, and audience demographics.



Job Title: Non Linear Editor 
Locations:
 Abuja, Lagos
Role Target 

  • Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Role Expectations
The successful candidate’s specific functions include: 

  • Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.
  • Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
  • Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
  • Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
  • Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
  • Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
  • Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
  • Trim film segments to specified lengths and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
  • Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.
  • Records needed sounds or obtain them from sound effects libraries.
  • Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities.
  • Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical, or special effects departments.
  • Program computerized graphic effects.
  • Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks.
  • Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.
  • Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.
  • Conduct film screenings for directors and members of production staffs.
  • Estimate how long audiences watching comedies will laugh at each gag line or situation to space scenes appropriately.
  • Develop post-production models.

Qualifications 

  • A bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or other related fields.
    Relevant 3 to 5years experience in a similar role

Personal Skills: 

  • Must be creative.
  • Thinking Creatively – Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
  • Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
  • Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.



How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letter and CV’s to:  
HR@teclab-ng.com

All applications should have very specific SUBJECTS: E.g. Chief Engineer-Abuja

Deadline  10th May, 2016 


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