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TOS TV Network is Recruiting for various positions

TOS TV Network is a fast-rising current affairs station and we want persons who can tell the African story that encourages business between Africans. We want amazing storytellers that handle their own camera and have an entrepreneurial eye. We are looking for experienced and innovative broadcasters with the ability to meet our digital-first philosophy for the position below:

Job Title: Grants & Donor Relations Officer (TOSF) / Presenter

Location: Nigeria

Department: Marketing & Strategic Communication

Job Description

• Writing fundraising proposals, managing grants and reporting on projects
• Serve as program officer for TOS Foundation, coordinating multiple projects in the organization.
• Anchoring TV shows based on TOS Foundation content
• Maintain a regular check on project funds and reconciling same with Accounts

Qualification

• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Proven experience in program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of project management.

Competencies

Relating and networking:

• Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;

Entrepreneurial thinking:

• Keeps up to date with trends in own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial
  awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.
• Analyzing numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns, and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; make rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.

Job Title: Reporter (Bureau Chiefs)

Locations: Lagos, Port Harcourt-Rivers, and Kano

Department: Programmes & Production

Slots: 6

Job Description

• Collect and analyze information of interest, including government and breaking news, and broadcast it to the public.
• Gather information, write coverage, conduct interviews, report on-air, and edit broadcasts.
• Fact-checking
• Conduct interviews for broadcast
• Identify and explore marketing ideas and opportunities
• Writing marketing proposals and close sales

Qualification

• B.Sc in Mass Communication, Journalism or relevant field Relevant training (e.g. production courses) will be an advantage
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Ability to shoot and edit digital video
• Physical strength and stamina to handle and operate a camera and associated equipment
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• A valid driver’s license

Competencies:

• Flexible, adaptable, focused, and driven Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction;
• Leading and supervising colleagues, providing them with clear directions
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization; relates well to people at all levels; manage conflict
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Keeps up to date with trends in their own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.

Job Title: Marketing and Strategic Comms Director

Location: Nigeria

Department: Marketing & Strategic Communication

Job Description

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and refine a comprehensive marketing strategy to advance and achieve key institutional goals.
• Use innovative marketing strategies to build relationships, enhance institutional reputation, strengthen the TOSTV brand
• Develop and assess measurable goals and objectives that advance the Strategic Framework as well as marketing objectives.
• Plan and conduct market research in conjunction with the Head of Social Media, Research & Innovation.
• Develop and manage a communications strategy to promote the TV Network
• Support strategy design for creating, maintaining, and engaging TOS TV online community to generate content and feedback on the station’s shows.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in managing, supporting and motivating staff
• Creative and strategic application of digital and social media technologies
• Experience and expertise in marketing, media relations, public affairs, crisis communications,
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business or related field with at least 8 years’ experience.
• Proven experience in program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent writing skills; innovative approach and creative execution
• issues management, social media, and public relations.

Competencies:

• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction;
• Leading and supervising colleagues, providing them with clear directions
• Formulating strategies and concepts: sets and develops strategies; identifies and develops positive and compelling visions of the
  organization’s future potential.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Nigeria

Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Description

• Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
• Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Provide financial directions for audit purposes and resolving discrepancies.
• Computing taxes.
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Strong communication skills, orally and verbally
• Understanding of all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
• Prior experience with financial systems including invoicing
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers.
• Excellent use Microsoft Office products, and accounting software programs

Competencies:

• Flexible, adaptable, focused and driven
• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction
• Ability to think critically
• Analyzing numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns, and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; make rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.
• Ability to hold personal client information in the strictest confidentiality

Job Title: Receptionist

Location: Nigeria

Department: Admin & HR

Job Description

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
• Keeping the reception area tidy.
• Operating a switchboard
• Maintaining office directories
• Assisting other administrative staff with overflow work, including word processing, data entry, and research
• Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office
• The answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms, and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue
  visitor badges)
• Order front office supplies and keep an inventory of stock
• Update calendars and schedule meetings
• Arrange travel and accommodations, and prepare vouchers
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of S.S.C.E
• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)

Competencies:

• Flexible, adaptable, focused and driven
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Planning and organizing
• Relating and networking
• Coping with pressure and setbacks: remains calm in stressful situations
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service orientation

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Department: Engineering

Job Description

• Installation and maintenance of broadcast equipment
• Repair of Equipment.
• Troubleshooting electrical problems
• Ensure work is done according to safety standards.
• Maintain the permanent cable and radio links that operate between studios and transmitters.
• Responsible for transmitting stations and the equipment based in them, such as receivers and test equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years experience in the Broadcast Industry
• Strong interest in the media and broadcast technology.
• Good technical knowledge Broadcast system and equipment
• Good fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Understand system design and schematic diagrams.
• Understand and use technical manuals.
• Plan and organize programs of work.
• Work to timetables and meet tight deadlines usually under pressure.
• Excellent IT Skills.
• Good communication skills.
• An understanding of health and safety and relevant legislation
• You need to be able to work on your own and also as part of a team.

Competencies:

Integrity:

• Maintain high ethical standards
• Takes clear ethical standards
• Keeps promises
• Immediately addresses untrustworthy or dishonest behavior
• Resists pressure in decision making from internal and external sources
• Does not abuse power or authority.

Relating and Networking:

• Easily establishes a good relationship with customers and staff
• Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization.

Entrepreneurial Thinking:

• Keeps up to date with trends in own work area
• Identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission
• Awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.

Job Title: Presenter / Marketer

Location: Nigeria

Slots: 4

Department: Programmes & Production

Job Description

• Collect and analyze information of interest, including government and breaking news, and broadcast it to the public.
• Gather information, write coverage, conduct interviews, report on-air, and edit broadcasts.
• Fact-checking
• Conduct interviews for broadcast

Qualifications

• BSc in Mass Communication, Journalism or relevant field Relevant training (e.g. production courses) will be an advantage
• 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• A valid driver’s license

Competencies:

• Flexible, adaptable, focused and driven
• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction;
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization; relates well to people at all levels; manage conflict
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Keeps up to date with trends in own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.

Job Title: Head of Admin & HR

Location: Nigeria

Department: Admin. & HR

Job Description

• Developing and implementing human resources policies.
• Supporting strategic objectives.
• Hiring staff and negotiating employment agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Managing staff wellness and performance reviews.
• Motivating and supporting current staff.
• Maintaining staff records.
• Handling employee benefits.
• Identifying staffing needs and creating job descriptions.
• Designing and directing training programs.
• To ensure that there are sufficient cars, drivers, cameras and live units in operation on any one day to deliver a first-class news
  service.
• To liaise with team leaders to ensure that all necessary equipment is in good working order and available for use.
• To report all requirements and deficiencies to the Assignment Editor and/or the Director of News.
• To ensure that all resources are utilized in the most efficient way possible in order to optimize content for news output. This includes supervising the timing and duration of shoots and liaising regularly with crews and reporters.
• To manage all news rosters, included holidays, leave, assignments and maternity to ensure that all key roles are filled on any one day, including anchors, reporters, and producers, as well as cover for team leaders. Sport, business, VT editors, Web, and cameras will manage their own rosters in liaison with the post holder.
• To identify opportunities to improve workflows and performance.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field
• Proven experience as HR Director
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards
• Excellent People Management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations

Competencies:

• Flexible, adaptable, focused and driven
• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction;
• A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element
• Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives
• Strong negotiation skills.

Job Title: Chief Editor

Location: Nigeria

Department: Programmes & Production

Job Description

• Edit footage to make sure it provides a high-quality viewing experience for the audience and that it meets program length
  requirements
• Ensure footage is accurate and compelling
• Supervise the camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members in order to produce a polished final product.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Mass Communication, Film, Media Studies or related course
• At least 10 years experience in a TV broadcast setting
• Experience with satellite TV broadcast would an added advantage
• Must be adept at the use of computer editing technology to edit video footage and to mix it with audio, music, and special effects
• Ability to write reports, news, and reviews
• Good proofreading skills.

Competencies:

• Flexible, adaptable, focused and driven
• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction;
• Leading and supervising colleagues, providing them with clear directions
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization; relates well to people at all levels; manage conflict.

Job Title: Programmes & Social Media Specialist

Location: Nigeria

Department: Programmes & Production

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Head of Social Media, Research & Innovation, the Programmes & Social Media Specialist will develop and implement a strategy in order to increase TOS TV online presence and improve our marketing and sales efforts.
• Collaborate with Content Creator/Photographer to conduct keyword research and use SEQ guidelines to optimize content.
• Developing programs and projects with the TOSF team.
• Communicate with industry professionals and influencers via social media to create a strong network.

Qualifications

• BSc in Marketing, English, Journalism or relevant field
• Experience with digital publishing and generating traffic and leads for new business
• Proven work experience managing social media
• Portfolio of published articles
• Hands-on experience with social media platforms
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English
• An ability to fact-check long-form content pieces
• Ability to create infographics from complex data
• Time-management skills
• Familiarity with SEO.

Competencies:

• Adapts to changing circumstances including emergencies and other
  crises; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives;
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Keeps up to date with trends in own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Maintain the executive’s agenda and assist in planning appointments, board meetings, conferences, etc.
• Attend meetings and keep minutes
• Receive and screen phone calls and redirect them when appropriate
• Handle and prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages, etc.)
• Make travel arrangements for executives
• Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure
• Prepare invoices or financial statements and provide assistance in bookkeeping
• Monitor office supplies and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective orders
• Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible
• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or relative field
• Proven experience as Executive Secretary or similar administrative role
• Proficient in MS Office and ‘back-office” software (e.g. ERP)
• In-depth knowledge of office management and basic accounting procedures as well as technical vocabulary of relevant industry
• Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques.

Competencies:

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Flexible, adaptable, focused and driven
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Planning and organizing
• Relating and networking
• Coping with pressure and setbacks: remains calm in stressful situations
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service orientation.

Job Title: Logistics Officer / Driver

Location: Nigeria

Department: Admin & HR

Slot: 4 Openings

Job Description

• Transporting news and production staff in a comfortable, safe, and timely manner.
• Run procurement errands
• Arranging regular cleaning and maintenance services for the vehicle to maintain interior and exterior
• Assist staff with loading and unloading when out for media coverage/events
• Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up-to-date on road conditions and to also adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed

Qualification

• Minimum of an OND.
• Proven experience as a Driver
• A valid driver’s license
• A clean driving record
• Familiarity with GPS devices
• Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods
• Ability to lift heavy packages and luggage
• Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts
• A polite and professional disposition

Competencies:

• Planning and organizing
• Relating and networking
• Coping with pressure and setbacks: remains calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)

Job Title: Head of Social Media, Research & Innovation (TOSF)

Location: Nigeria

Department: Social Media, Research & Innovation

Job Description

• Serve as program manager for TOS Foundation, coordinating multiple projects in the organization.
• Planning and designing the programs that can include content for TV and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
• Knowledge of not-for-profit landscape and donor relations
• Writing fundraising proposals and reporting on projects
• Plan and conduct market research under the supervision of the Marketing and Communications Director.
• Plan and conduct market research for TOS TV
• The design strategy for creating, maintaining and engaging TOS TV an online community to generate content and feedback on the station’s shows

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in business administration or related field
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Familiarity with research methods and reporting techniques
• Proven experience in program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of project management.

Competencies:

• Adapts to changing circumstances including emergencies and other crises; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives;
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Keeps up to date with trends in own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.
• Leading and supervising colleagues, providing them with clear directions

Job Title: Traffic Officer

Location: Nigeria

Department: Marketing & Strategic Communication

Job Description

• Generate a daily log of programming elements Including adverts, paid documentaries, and Independent programs
• Conduct reconciliation actually airings with Finance, Marketing and Programmes teams
• Manages sales orders from Marketing / Sales.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Understands broadcast management software system for automation
• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines.

Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction;
• Analyzing numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns, and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; make rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.

Job Title: Production Assistant

Location: Nigeria

Department: Programmes & Production

Slots: 2

Job Description

• Help prepare the set with Nights, props, equipment, etc.
• Assist costume designers, directors, camera operators, and other crew members
• Print and distribute daily paperwork (e.g. scripts, call sheets)
• Conduct crowd control by putting up signs, directing pedestrians away from filming, lockdown sets, etc.
• Act as a runner distributing messages or items within crew and cast
• Perform administrative work (answering phones, paperwork, etc.)
• Undertake errands as assigned.

Qualifications

• OND in Mass Communication, Journalism, or relevant field. Relevant training (e.g. production courses) will be an advantage
• 2 years of experience as a production assistant or a passion for the industry
• Knowledge of terminology will be appreciated
• Computer savvy
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking ability
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving
• A team player with great communication skills
• Physical strength and stamina
• ‘A valid driver’s license.

Competencies:

• Adapts to changing circumstances including emergencies and other crises; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives;
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Makes a positive impression on other individuals in one-to-one settings.
• Persuades others effectively, gaining their commitment while recognizing the need for giving and take.

Job Title: Marketing Executive

Locations: Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt-Rivers, Kano

Department: Marketing & Strategic Communication

Slot: 8 Openings

Job Description

• Maintain relationships with potential advertisers and senior levels decision-makers in targeted organizations to attract patronage.
• Define and propose, marketing strategies and tactics to ensure sales targets are met and surpassed.
• Analyze product demand, price, and market competition to obtain information useful in taking appropriate marketing decisions.
• Proofread and edit the content of marketing and advert write-ups.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience as a marketing executive or similar role
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of project management.

Competencies:

• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Keeps up to date with trends work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission;
  demonstrates financial awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.

Job Title: Credit Control Officer

Location: Nigeria

Department: Finance & Accounts

Job Description

• Coordinate the debts of existing creditors and deciding whether to allow credit to a debtor
• Handle the collection of finances, the resolution of account queries, produce and send sales invoices and issue credit notes
• Notify debtors by letter, email, or telephone call of upcoming or outstanding invoices
• Negotiate payment plans and settlements with debtors, including fixing terms and conditions
• Set up the terms and conditions of a loan to be in line with the risk, amount and type of loan
• Resolve all issues raised internally and externally around outstanding invoices
• Post and allocate daily receipts to accounting systems; run reports for senior staff
• Performing internal audits and resolving discrepancies
• Reply promptly to client questions and concerns received by voicemail or via written communication
• Working with the legal team to initiate legal action against debtors who evade or refuse repayment ‘according to the terms and conditions
• Work closely with the Accountant to process irreconcilable debts, as in the case of bankruptcy, to be written off and archived
• Arrange for account statements to be forwarded to clients each month,’ updating records when necessary
• Establish and maintain regular communications with clients to facilitate periodic payments

Qualification

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Mathematics
• Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
• Strong communication skills, orally and verbally
• Understanding of the legal complexities of loans, payments, interest rates, etc
• Ability to reconcile complex accounts and have excellent attention to detail
• Prior experience with financial systems including invoicing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and accounting software programs

Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works und own direction;
• Ability to think critically
• Analyzing numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into the component part, patterns, and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; make rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.
• Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
• Ability to hold personal client information in the strictest confidentiality

Job Title: Content Creator / Photographer

Location: Nigeria

Department: Programmes & Production

Job Descriptions

• Content Creator will write and publish various types of pieces for TOS TV web sites, based on TV shows and content from social media communities.
• Conduct keyword research and use SEO guidelines to optimize content.
• Create and distribute marketing copy to advertise TOS TV and TOSF products
• Shoots still and moving images for inclusion in online and TV bulletins

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Marketing, English, Journalism, Photography, Art, Design, Film, Television, Media Studies, or relevant field.
• Experience with digital publishing and generating traffic and leads for new business
• Proven work experience as a Content Creator, Copywriter or similar role
• Portfolio of published articles
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English
• An ability to fact-check long-form content pieces
• Excellent photography skills
• Time-management skills
• Familiarity with SEQ

Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action: takes initiative and works under own direction;
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Keeps up to date with trends in own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer

Location: Nigeria

Department: Engineering

Slots: 2

Job Description

• Research and develop new broadcasting techniques
• Advice on studio design, improving services and buying equipment
• Responsible for television for studio recordings, network, and outside broadcasts or webcasts
• Handle electronic newsgathering systems
• Use video editing suites to recreate/finalize content for broadcast

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in the broadcast industry
• A strong interest in the media and broadcast technology
• Good technical knowledge of broadcast systems and equipment
• Good fault finding and problem-solving skills
• Understand system design and schematic diagrams
• Understand and use technical manuals
• Plan and organize programs of work
• Work to timetables and meet tight deadlines usually under pressure
• Excellent IT skills
• Good communication skills
• An understanding of health and safety and relevant legislation.
• You need to be able to work on your own and also as part of a team

Competencies:

• Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards; takes clear ethical stands; keeps promises; immediately addresses untrustworthy or dishonest behavior; resists pressure in decision-making from internal and external sources; does not abuse power or authority.
• Relating and networking Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Entrepreneurial thinking Keeps up to date with trends in your own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial awareness and concern for cost-effectiveness.

Job Title: Camera Operator

Location: Nigeria

Department: Programmes & Production

Slot: 4 Openings

Job Descriptions

• Work with directors to determine all aspects of shots
• Provide practical and creative input to scene planning
• Select, assemble and position equipment (cameras, stands, software, etc.)
• Prepare cameras and test angles or camera movements
• Shoot scenes according to requirements
• Capture quality footage from a fixed or moving position
• Collaborate with make-up artists, lighting and sound staff to produce the best final effect
• Resolve technical or practical issues
• Edit footage as needed

Qualifications

• OND in Mass Communication, Journalism or relevant field
• Experience with digital publishing and generating traffic and leads for new business
• Proven work experience with broadcast cameras and related equipment (cranes, boom mics, etc.)
• Excellent theoretical knowledge of filming and capturing footage
• Ability to understand and follow camera scripts
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think and act quickly
• A team player
• Attention to detail
• Physical strength to carry heavy equipment and stamina
• Excellent color vision and hearing

Competencies:

• Adapts to changing circumstances including emergencies and other crises; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives;
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of  contacts inside and outside the organization;

Job Title: Editor II

Location: Nigeria

Department: Programmes & Production

Job Descriptions

• Edit footage to make sure it provides a high-quality viewing
  experience for the audience and that it meets program length requirements.
• Ensure the footage is accurate and compelling.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mass Communication, Film, Media Studies or related course
• At least 3 years’ experience in a TV broadcast setting
• Experience with satellite TV broadcast would an added advantage
• Must be adept at the use of computer editing technology to edit video footage and to mix it with audio, music, and special effects

Competencies:

• Flexible, adaptable, focused and driven
• Deciding and initiating action:
• takes initiative and works under own direction;
• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization; relates well to people at all levels; manage conflict.

Job Title: Research & Rating Intern

Location: Nigeria

Slot: 4 Openings

Department: Social Media, Research & Innovation

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Head Research, Social Media and Innovation:

• Monitor mass media and social media
• Generate program ideas
• Gather; fact-check and present relevant information, facts and figures
• Conduct regular surveys
• Write edit briefing notes and scripts
• Brief program presenters
• Prepare cost accounts
• Study ratings and debrief with anchors and presenters.

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Currently enrolled for a higher degree
• Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
• Able to work a flexible schedule from anywhere, including nights and weekends
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• A valid driver’s license.

Competencies:

• Analyzing numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns, and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; make rational judgments from the available information and analysis; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.
• Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations.

Job Title: Programme Officer (TOSF) / Presenter

Location: Nigeria

Department: Marketing & Strategic Communications

Job Description

• Writing fundraising proposals, managing grants and reporting on projects
• Project management, implementation and daily management of activities
• Anchoring TV shows based on TOS Foundation content
• Maintain regular check on project funds and reconciling same with Accounts

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Business or related field.
• Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Proven experience in program management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Understanding of project management.

Competencies:

• Relating and Networking: Easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff; builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization;
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: Keeps up to date with trends in your own work area; identifies opportunities for advancing TOSTV’s mission; demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost-effectiveness.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by using the “Login as candidate” button below and clearly indicate the Job Title in the provided message box.

Application Deadline  5 PM (WAT); 24th August 2020.