Studio Systems Engineer
Job Ref: HR-SSE-12-2015
The Studio Systems Engineer will
report to the Technical Manager for Nation Broadcasting Division and will have
the responsibility of ensuring quality transmission and reception of Nation
Media Group’s radio and television.
These include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring all broadcasting and transmission
equipment are operational at all times;
- Carrying out design and implementation of new
systems to improve broadcasting and transmission quality;
- Setting up and maintaining studio & link
systems required for all outside broadcast and news gathering operations;
- Installing, configuring and testing new
broadcast equipment, systems & facilities;
- Minimizing risk of service loss at times of
equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative
methods of service provision;
- Offering operational support to all broadcast
systems users across the entire business;
- Ensuring that the broadcasting division keeps
a breast with changing technology and has the most appropriate technology
applied at all times;
- Diagnosis of faulty equipment and repair or
make appropriate recommendations;
- Planning maintenance schedules for all the
equipment and ensuring its implementation;
- Identifying required spares and seeking their
approval for purchase;
- Performing routine checks to ensure all
equipment, hardware and software systems employed are fit for purpose.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- University graduate in electrical and
electronics engineering, telecommunication, broadcasting or related field;
- Good working knowledge of IP networking.
Professional networking qualification will be an added advantage;
- Good knowledge of transmission systems &
mediums - satellite links, microwave links, OFC links, encoding &
decoding systems, etc;
- Proficiency in server & systems
administration (Windows 2008 server, Linux, Windows7/8/10 and Mac OS) is
essential, professional qualifications here will also be an added
advantage;
- Over 3 years’ experience, relevant experience
in media will be an added advantage;
- Knowledgeable in applying best practice for
broadcast communications specifically radio, television and online;
- Must have excellent analytical skills;
- Ability and readiness to work long odd hours;
- Excellent inter-personal and communication
skills;
- High degree of integrity and dependability.
Broadcast IT Systems Engineer
Job Ref: HR-BITSE-12-2015
We seek candidates who are
innovative, performance driven and possess excellent transferrable skills with
a good track record of achievement in past roles.
The Broadcast IT Systems Engineer
will work with a team of support engineers to provide first and second level
technical support services to our internal customers.
The position reports to the Service
Desk Supervisor.
- Maintaining specialist systems and equipment
for audio and video production, broadcast satellite transmission and
interactive media;
- Installing and testing new facilities and
equipment;
- Setting up and operating editing facilities in
post-production suites;
- Analysing and rectifying technical faults on
equipment and systems;
- Minimising loss of service at times of
equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative
methods of service provision;
- Keeping abreast of constant changes in
technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment;
- Maintaining hardware, software and other
broadcast technology systems;
- Interpreting and implementing instructions and
requests from Producers, Directors and other colleagues;
- Communicating effectively with members of
one’s own and other teams and project members;
- Keeping up to date with the industry by
building and maintaining a network of contacts.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- Undergraduate degree in Information Technology
or Electrical or Electronic Engineering;
- Two years’ experience ¡n a broadcast
environment;
- Knowledge of broadcast systems such as, V1zRT,
Final Cut Pro, RCS and Adobe Premier will be an added advantage;
- Excellent written and verbal communication,
presentation and listening skills;
- The ability to work ”On-Call” shifts plus
night and weekends when needed;
- MCP, MCITP or CCNA Certifications will be an
added advantage.
Accountant
Job Ref: HR-ACC-12-2015
The successful candidate will be
responsible for provision of relevant financial information, management
accounting reports, data on business performance against budget and ensuring
effective controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate posting of transactions
for preparation of management accounts and statutory accounts;
- Preparation of periodic revenue & costs
highlights;
- Assist in preparation of budgets and
monitoring of the same;
- Preparation of account reconciliations and
follow up of outstanding matters;
- Preparation of audit schedules.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- University degree in Business Management /
Accounting;
- CPA(K);
- Fully qualified accountant;
- 4 years’ working experience in a busy commercial
environment;
- Excellent analytical, customer service &
interpersonal skills;
- Strong planning, coordination and supervisory
skills;
- Proactive in developing solutions;
- Strong computer in Microsoft Office.
Office Administrator
Job Ref: HR-OA-12-2015
The Office Administrator will offer
administrative support to Finance department and the Group Financial
Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process financial reports and schedules in
accordance to the deadlines;
- Ensure information flow information between
GFC Office and the rest of the department by directing external and
internal queries to relevant sections;
- Maintain the filing systems and
correspondence;
- Schedule and follow up on departmental
meetings;
- Coordination/IPR raising for various teams;
- Monitor milestones and deadlines by following
up on appointments and defined objectives;
- Process financial reports and schedules in
accordance to the deadlines;
- Bring up in December the audit circularization
letters-banks, accruals, stock take and others;
- Follow up on subsidiary matters like loan
repayment, dividends and others;
- Preparation of presentations;
- Data analysis and preparations;
- Assist in budget preparations.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- A bachelor’s degree;
- 3 years’ experience;
- CPA II;
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office;
- Good interpersonal & organizational
skills.
These positions offer excellent
career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package.
If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 8th January 2016.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.