Ongoing Recruitment in a Newly Established Frequency Modulated (FM) Radio Station


A newly established Frequency Modulated (FM) Radio Station in one of the South South States, invite applications from qualified professionals for employment. The station is fully computerised and only applicants with core competence should apply in the capacity below: Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements

  • The candidate must have worked for at least 17 years in a broadcast organisation and acquired cognate experience in general administrative procedures.
  • He is expected to possess full knowledge of the modern broadcast industry and be conversant with the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission Operational Code.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • The applicant is expected to have spent at least five of the 17 years in management cadre of a broadcasting organisation.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • In addition to the job experience specified above, the candidate must have at least a Masters Degree in relevant areas of the industry; plus an MBA.
  • Candidate must possess a team spirit and a vibrant personality.
Job Title: Head of Programmes Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidate for this office must possess proven knowledge of the industry with at least 15 years cognate broadcast experience.
  • He must be a manager of people and facilities who is able to think and act under pressure.
  • He must be professionally trained in programme conception, production and presentation with strong bias for creativity and elocution.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • In addition to the above qualifications, candidate must have at least a Postgraduate Degree in Mass Communication and other relevant areas of the industry.
  • Candidate must also have attended specialised courses/on-the-job training in relevant institutions with proofs.
Job Title: Assistant Head of Programmes Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in the broadcast industry.
  • They must be masters of modern-day broadcast programming, production; and presentation.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • In addition to the above, candidates must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent in Mass Communication and must also have attended specialised courses in the different areas with evidence.
Job Title: Head of Presentation Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in the broadcast industry.
  • They must be masters of modern-day broadcast programming, production; and presentation.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • In addition to the above, candidates must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent in Mass Communication and must also have attended specialised courses in the different areas with evidence.
Job Title: Head of Production Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in the broadcast industry.
  • They must be masters of modern-day broadcast programming, production; and presentation.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • In addition to the above, candidates must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent in Mass Communication and must also have attended specialised courses in the different areas with evidence.
Job Title: Head of News / Current Affairs Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidate for this position must have at least 15 years post-qualification experience in the management of news and current affairs for broadcast stations.
  • In addition to having sharp eyes for news, candidate must possess proven experience in the management of newsrooms and in the grooming of news personnel.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • Added to the above qualifications, candidate must have a Post-graduate Degree, particularly in Mass Communication or English Language and must be a consummate news hunter.
  • Candidate must have attended, in addition to other certified training programmes, the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Journalism Courses at the FRCN Training School, Lagos or its equivalent.
  • He must be able to report, write and present news and current affairs.
Job Title: Assistant Head of News and Current Affairs Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Assistant Head of News and Current Affairs
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in the management of news and current affairs in a broadcast station.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • Candidates must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent in Mass Communication or English Language.
  • In addition, they must possess evidence of training at the FRCN Training School up to at least the Intermediate level or its equivalent.
Job Title: Head of Reportorial Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Assistant Head of News and Current Affairs
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in the management of news and current affairs in a broadcast station.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • Candidates must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent in Mass Communication or English Language.
  • In addition, they must possess evidence of training at the FRCN Training School up to at least the Intermediate level or its equivalent.
Job Title: Head of Marketing Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidate will serve as the revenue yielding machine for the station and must have at least 15 years experience as a marketer for a broadcast station.
  • Candidate must be innovative in thinking and enterprising in pursuit of set goals; must have wide contacts with advertising agencies nationwide; and must be ready to work under pressure.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • Candidate must possess an MBA in Marketing or its equivalent from a recognised University; and must be a registered and active member of relevant professional bodies on advertising.
Job Title: Assistant Head of Marketing Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidates must have at least 10 years post qualification experience in marketing in broadcast stations;
  • Candidate must be innovative in thinking and enterprising in pursuit of set goals;
  • Candidate must have wide contacts with advertising agencies nationwide; and must be ready to work under pressure.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • In addition to the above, candidates must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent in Marketing or Business Administration;
  • candidates must possess the drive and the competence to meet set goals; and must be a registered and active member of relevant professional bodies on advertising or marketing or marketing
Job Title: Head of Finance and Administration Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidate for this office must be excellent in multi-tasking approach to problem handling; and must have at least 15 years experience in administration and financial management.
  • Candidate will be fully in charge of the management of both human and financial resources of the station.
  • He would also be in charge of low-level recruitment of relevant staff for the station.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • In addition to a First Degree in Accounting, candidate must possess at least a Postgraduate Degree preferably MBA or MPA.
  • Candidate must also have required professional qualifications in the two areas stated above and must be conversant with the management of media organisations;
  • In both finance and administration; candidates must be active member of relevant professional bodies.
Job Title: Assistant Head of Finance and Administration Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidate for this office must be excellent in multi-tasking in problem solving and must have at least 10 years experience in administration and financial management.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • Candidates must have a First Degree in Accounting;
  • Candidates must have required professional qualifications in the two areas of finance and administration; and must be conversant with the management of media organisation.
  • In both finance and administration, candidate must be active member of relevant professional bodies.
Job Title: Head of Engineering Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements
  • Candidate will be fully in charge of the engineering requirements of the station; from installations of required appliances to the maintenance of existing ones.
  • Candidate must have cognate experience in broadcast engineering covering a period of not less than 15 years.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • Candidate must have at least a Post-graduate qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • He must be an active member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN).
  • Candidate must be conversant with modern broadcast engineering and must possess evidence of specialist skills in required areas of engineering.
Job Title: Assistant Head of Engineering Location: South South, Nigeria Requirements/Functions Candidate will assist the Head of Engineering in all the functions stated below:
  • Candidate will be fully in charge of the engineering requirements of the station; from installations of required appliances to the maintenance of existing ones.
  • Candidate must have cognate experience in broadcast engineering covering a period of relevant years.
  • Any academic qualification below 2.1 or its equivalent will not be considered.
  • It is demanded that all applicants must, as a general qualification, be skillful in the use of computer software / applications relating to their duties.
  • Applicants without this qualification need not apply.
Qualifications
  • Candidate must have at least a First Degree or its equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • He must be innovative.
  • He must be an active member of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN).
  • Candidate must be conversant with modern broadcast engineering and must possess evidence of specialized skills in required areas of engineering.
Note: Candidates must be ready to appear in person, face a professional panel and defend the claims made in the application when invited to do so. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, comprehensive CV's stating all the requirements to: [email protected] or [email protected] Application Deadline: 7th May, 2017.