Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State
Corporation committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audience,
customers and the public.
Its aim is to inform, educate and entertain
the public through Radio and Television services.
The Corporation wishes to fill the
following vacant position with dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented
professionals to achieve its corporate objectives.
Television Programmes Manager
RE: TV/01/10/2017
SS BE 1
(1 Position)
The Role: Reporting to the Managing Director, the TV Programmes Manager will be responsible for developing and managing suitable program content for the Corporation’s Television channels by making sure that programming is undertaken in line with the Corporation’s public and commercial broadcasting mandate in order to enhance effective competition in the market niche.
The Role: Reporting to the Managing Director, the TV Programmes Manager will be responsible for developing and managing suitable program content for the Corporation’s Television channels by making sure that programming is undertaken in line with the Corporation’s public and commercial broadcasting mandate in order to enhance effective competition in the market niche.
In addition, he/she will be responsible for
the day to day running of KBC TV Channels with an emphasis on growing audiences
while repositioning KBC to compete effectively while ensuring that it remains
steadfast to its role as a Public Broadcaster.
Specific Terms:
Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Planning,
co-coordinating and controlling the production and operation of TV channels
·
Initiation,
formulation and implementation of Televison Programme policies.
·
Initiation,
interpretation and implementation of National Policies and Commercials through
Television Programmes
·
Developing
attractive program schedules to ensure growth in audience and maintaining
required high quality services
·
Consistent
identification of communication solutions, needs and opportunities for the TV
channels
·
Working
with local and international partners to provide a wide spectrum of programming
and arranging for co-production with other organizations
·
Driving
growth through acquisition of new programs and retention of existing programs
by implementing effective retention plans
·
Managing
the implementation of all promotional/programming activities of the TV channels
·
Participating
in high level engagement/presentation at Board and Management level to foster
good relations and aid in faster decision making on schedule proposed
·
Preparing
reports on statistical indicators on the performance of the TV channels as
required
·
Managing,
directing and evaluating the performance of a team of producers, programmers
and designers to follow through the departmental strategy
·
Advising
the Corporation on all Television Programme matters.
Minimum Requirements:
Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements
·
Bachelor
of Arts degree in Communication, Broadcast Journalism, Social Sciences or its
equivalent from a recognized institution
·
Master’s
degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
Professional Requirements
·
Diploma
in TV Production, Mass Communication or Broadcast Journalism.
Minimum Experience
·
Ten
(10) years working experience in a broadcasting/media environment
·
Must
have served in a managerial position in TV production/programming for three (3)
or served as a Sectional Head or its equivalent for at least seven (7) years in
a reputable broadcasting/ media organization
·
Must
be conversant with contemporary and future trends and dynamics of broadcast
media industry
·
Good
leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills
·
High
integrity and ability to work without close supervision
·
Must
be computer literate.
Manager,
Technical Services
Ref: TECH/01/10/2017
SS
BE 1
(1
Position)
The
Role: Reporting to the Managing
Director, the Manager – Technical Services will be responsible for facilitating
high quality maintenance of radio and television broadcasts, broadcast
equipment / systems and related facilities owned or operated by KBC; supporting
the daily production and operations of the KBC radio and television network,
including audio and video production, staff support and training, on-air studio
operations and automation systems; and also overseeing the strategic direction
of broadcast technologies and systems, their acquisition, deployment, use and
post-implementation.
Specific
Terms:
Permanent
and Pensionable terms of service.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
·
Management of KBC broadcast and
technical services resources; planning for their acquisition, implementation,
operation and optimal utilization
·
Overseeing the strategic development
and improvement of broadcasting systems, as well as their commissioning,
maintenance and/or decommissioning
·
Planning and scheduling of all
activities in Technical Services Department and ensuring they are promptly
completed within specified deadlines and budgets
·
Preparation and approval of technical
services specifications to be used in the procurement of the required technical
engineering facilities
·
Ensuring efficient, effective and
timely implementation of technical engineering projects in the Department
·
Development, implementation and
review of technical services policies, procedures, standards and work plans
·
Conducting staff performance
appraisals and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives in the
Department
·
Responsible for the overall
discipline and performance of staff in the Department
·
Preparing budgets for Technical
Services Department
·
Monitoring and optimizing the
performance of technical engineering facilities.
Minimum
Requirements:
Educational and Professional Requirements
Educational and Professional Requirements
·
Bachelor of Science degree in
Telecommunication, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Broadcast Engineering
or its equivalent from a recognized institution
·
Master’s degree in the relevant field
will be an added advantage
·
Must be a registered member of the
Engineers Registration Board of Kenya or any other recognized Engineering Body
at the level of Professional Engineer or Graduate Engineer.
Minimum
Experience
·
At least ten (10) years practical
experience in a broadcasting/media environment
·
Must be conversant with media
legislation, digital broadcast, multimedia /web services, convergence of
technologies and technological trends in the broadcasting industry
·
Must have worked in a managerial
position for at least three (3) years while overseeing the operations of key
systems in a similar organization
·
Demonstrable high standard of
professional competence and requisite administrative ability required for
direction and coordination of planning, development and maintenance of
engineering technical facilities
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills
·
Creativity and innovation
·
Must be computer literate.
How
to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria must submit a detailed updated CV; copies of relevant certificates/testimonials; application/cover letter demonstrating how they qualify for the relevant position; and names /contact information & email addresses for three (3) referees.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria must submit a detailed updated CV; copies of relevant certificates/testimonials; application/cover letter demonstrating how they qualify for the relevant position; and names /contact information & email addresses for three (3) referees.
Applications
addressed to the undersigned must be received on or before 31st October,
2017.
Managing Director
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 30456-00100
Nairobi.
KBC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and the Marginalized are encouraged to apply
Managing Director
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
P.O. Box 30456-00100
Nairobi.
KBC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and the Marginalized are encouraged to apply