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Graduate Anchor/Cohost Vacancy in a Media and Entertainment


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: Anchor/Cohost

Locations:
Lagos, PH, Abuja, Yenegoa, Ibadan, Warri, Enugu, Uyo, Calabar, Kaduna, Owerri, Makurdi, Ekiti and Yola
Reports to: News Room Editor

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

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes and credentials to:  

[email protected]

Note: Applications should have very specific Subjects: E.g. Anchor/Co-host - Yenegoa

Application Deadline  6th November, 2015.