Job Description

Job Purpose / Summary

The News Producer is primarily responsible for driving the production of our digital and television news content. You'll play a key role in shaping stories that matter whether it's live coverage or producing engaging news based programs. This role needs someone who's sharp-thinking, journalistic in approach, fast, creative, organized, and ready to roll with live events, trending stories, and news content tailored for both television and social media.

Essential Job Functions:

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Lead Live Production :

Take charge of live news and event broadcasts, managing everything from pre-production planning to seamless execution and post-production wrap-up. You'll coordinate with onsite production teams and post production team to ensure every moment runs smoothly.

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Pitch Creative Concepts:

Develop original ideas for news based short fillers and full-length shows that align with our channel's vision. Turn these concepts into clear, compelling scripts that guide production and captivate viewers.

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Oversee Post-Production:

Manage editing and post-production to deliver polished, powerful content on tight deadlines, ensuring every piece meets our high-quality standards.

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Produce Social Media Content :

Create platform-specific news content for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Stay ahead of trends to deliver timely, engaging posts with minimal lag, tailoring styles to suit each platform's audience.

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Align with the Team's Vision :

Work closely with the News Department Head and Onsite Producer/Coordinator to ensure all content reflects our creative goals and delivers impact.

Creative Direction & Post-Production Oversight

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Guidance & Collaboration:

Work closely with video editors, graphic designers, colorists, and sound engineers to execute the creative vision across all post-production stages.

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Content Packaging:

Analyze content requirements and creatively package them during post-production while maintaining the intended narrative and emotional impact.

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Quality & Timely Delivery:

Ensure that all creative and post-production works--from rough cuts to final delivery are completed on time and meet the high-quality standards after obtaining approval from the concerned departments.

Team Collaboration & Communication

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Cross-Departmental Coordination:

Maintain open, proactive communication with on-site producers, program heads, the QR team, and digital media teams to ensure alignment and seamless workflow.

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Feedback & Mentorship:

Provide constructive feedback and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

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Articulate Vision:

Clearly articulate and justify creative decisions, ensuring that the final product aligns with both the program department's vision and audience expectations.

LIVE Production

? Plan, coordinate, and execute live production requirements, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality creative assets.

? Collaborate with the digital, playout, and production teams to ensure all necessary assets (graphics, overlays, lower thirds, etc.) are prepared and delivered on time.

? Oversee the pre-production, real-time execution, and post-production processes for live broadcasts, ensuring smooth content flow and brand consistency.

? Work closely with the technical and playout teams to test and optimize live assets for on-air quality and performance.

? Ensure all live production elements align with the brand's creative vision, marketing strategy, and broadcast standards.

? Manage real-time troubleshooting of any creative or technical issues during live events, ensuring minimal disruption.

? Maintain a streamlined workflow for live content, coordinating schedules and deadlines across creative, digital, and broadcast teams.

Legal Compliance & Documentation:

? Ensure all legal aspects are properly addressed and that assets used have the appropriate licenses for broadcasting.

? Share all necessary documents with the legal and relevant departments for verification.

Technical & Analytical Proficiency

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Software Expertise:

Utilize industry-standard editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro) to achieve creative and technical excellence.

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Problem Solving:

Address technical and creative challenges efficiently, ensuring smooth post-production operations.

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Trend Analysis:

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and new storytelling techniques to continually enhance creative output.

SKILLS

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Proven Experience:

Significant experience in video post-production and news production, with a portfolio of journalistic background that demonstrates strong storytelling and concept development.

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Creative & Directorial Skills:

Ability to transform news ideas and concepts into engaging narratives with a clear vision and style.

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Communication:

Excellent fluency in English, with outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

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Collaboration:

Strong teamwork skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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Time Management:

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver content on time under tight deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ?45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person