Kenyatta University Assistant TV Producer

Kenyatta University Assistant TV Producer

Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions.

Kenyatta University Television and Radio Services (KUTV&RS)

Assistant TV Producer

Purpose of the Job: Work closely to implement the editorial and strategic line of the channel for both Kenyatta University TV and Radio services.

The incumbent will supervise a multidisciplinary, International team including journalists (permanent and freelancers), producers, cutters, sound engineers, production assistant, and others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications/Media studies/Education/Broadcast journalism from a recognized institution
• Served as an Assistant TV Producer or in the same capacity in a reputable TV production broadcasting house at a supervisory level for at least three (3) years
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Knowledge of broadcast regulations, rules and guidelines as well as technical and production standards
• Initiative, be a team player and self-motivated
• Proficiency in computer use and applications

Objectives of this Position:

• To assist senior production staff in all stages of a television production, with direct accountability for the execution of a specific programme brief within guidelines
• To assist and coordinate the resources required and to direct the production of assigned programme to ensure that such programme meets international standards
• To provide support role to the TV Producers/Directors
• To write/read and understand the script of assigned programmes, to conceptualize and to determine format and logistical requirements
• Ensuring the sequencing of activities on the programme and the arranged script is followed accordingly
• To carry out research for background information especially in the case of interviews
• Assisting the TV Director in directing the production process
• Ensuring all elements such as make-up, time and wardrobe are accounted for and available for use
• To review the programme and to seek feedback so as to improve future productions

Duties:

• Develop new ideas for shows each quarter or ensure revamp of existing shows with new and creative ideas
• Carry out research for various needs required for new product or existing product. This includes sourcing for elements that give the product an edge such as bed tracks, sound effects and so on
• Ensure that each shoot is within the budget. Requests for cash are raised at least 4 days before each shoot and accounted for 2 days after the shoot
• Managing talent in the programme (discipline; attitudes)
• Ensuring social media growth of products as well as monitoring feedback and responding to feedback on both the twitter and facebook handles
• Coming up with marketing ideas for the product and in some instances sourcing for relevant clients for the product
• Doubling up as directors on location during multi productions or OB productions
• Meeting deadlines for promo and programme output. Ensure that the programme is downloaded at least one day before TX
• Managing crew on location
• Planning for the crew’s transport, meals, sourcing for locations to carry out links; interviews, show segments; carrying out location recces
• Doubling up roles especially in special projects (roles such as floor managing; directing; sound; lighting; hospitality etc)
• Managing status of props /costumes from wear and tear and ensuring safe storage
• Preparing budgets for programmes
• Overseeing postproduction with video editor
• Handling grips and equipment when on location (reflector/boom mic)
• Hospitality and customer care: Ensuring needs of guests are catered for
• Sourcing for talent for shows (presenters/ actors) and guests (interviews)
• Calling shots when on location from the technical and camera team
• Ensuring communication across the Departments when going on location
• Ensuring final product meets broadcast standards by previewing show before it is downloaded
• Doubling up as voice artists and actors

Other Skills and Competencies:

• Organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Interested in film and/or television
• Able to work as part of a team
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• Act decisively under pressure
• Have good planning skills
• Be good at motivating people
• Be good at supervising and delegating

How to Apply

The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.

Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
NairobiApplications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Tuesday, 16th June 2015

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.