Broadcast Presenter Job at Nenah FM Radio

Organisation: Nenah FM
Duty Station: Uganda
Job Summary: The broadcast
presenter is the public face – or voice – of programmes broadcast on radio and
the internet. Their role is always to entertain and inform their audiences by
presenting information and/or entertainment in an accessible and attractive
way. The nature of the job varies according to a programme’s the general
principles remain the same: a broadcast presenter will often introduce, host
(or co-host) a programme, creating links between items, introducing and
interviewing guests and interacting with the audience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work activities vary according to the type
    of programme and broadcast medium. Prior to the broadcast, however,
    presenters may be involved in:
    researching topics and background information for items to be featured on
    the programme;
  • Planning and rehearsing shows;
  • Writing, and sometimes memorising,
    scripts;
  • Liaising with other members of the
    production and technical team/s.
    During the broadcast, presenters may be involved in: introducing and
    hosting programmes, interviewing guests in the studio, by telephone or on
    location;
    playing music;
  • Reading short news, traffic, sport or
    weather reports;
  • Reviewing books, films, music or
    newspapers;
  • Providing links between programmes;
  • Either reading from a script and/or
    autocue, or improvising;
  • Keeping the programme running to schedule
    – responding positively and quickly to problems or changes, and
    improvising where necessary;
  • Keeping in contact with the director and
    production team in the studio gallery, via ear-piece link.
  • After the broadcast, presenters may be
    involved in meeting with the production crew to assess/review the
    broadcast and plan the next broadcast.
  • Radio presenters on music shows usually
    ‘drive’ the desk and operate some of the technical equipment for recording
    and playback. This generally involves using computers to cue up and play
    music and jingles.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
 
  • Hands-on experience of presenting by
    working in community radio, or discos, an undergraduate degree or a
    post-graduate Diploma in Radio or Media Production.
  • Talent development schemes run by some
    larger broadcasters to identify potential presenters.
    Any specialist knowledge or celebrity profile – acquired from working on
    newspapers and magazines, or in the music business.
  • Excellent presentation and performance
    skills
    ability to generate original ideas, and to think creatively about how to
    communicate them
  • An understanding of how to use the voice
    effectively for radio
    ability to build credibility and rapport by communicating knowledgably and
    engagingly with audiences
  • Determination and tenacity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the
    ability to draw information from people
    knowledge of the radio market, different station and programme styles, and
    audience demographics
  • Comprehensive knowledge of subjects
    relevant to the radio genre in which they wish to work
  • Ability to work independently but also as
    part of a team
  • Self-motivation and adaptability 
  • Ability to work effectively under
    pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines
  • Knowledge of the law, ethics and industry
    regulation as they affect radio production
  • Knowledge of when it is necessary, and how
    to acquire, the relevant clearances and licenses, including copyright and
    music clearances
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the
    relevant health and safety legislation and procedures
  • A high level of it skills – particularly
    good word-processing and data handling skills
    ability to learn how to use a variety of recording equipment and to
    operate different radio studios 
  • Ability to present while operating studio
    controls and co-coordinating a range of simultaneous technical
    activities 
  • Ability to conduct effective internet
    research, use relevant computer software for audio editing, and, when
    necessary, to manipulate visual images or edit video, and upload all such
    material for use on websites
How to Apply: 
Send your, resume and cover letter to: Managing Director Mr. Abu Martine Louis
email to: abu@nenahfm.com 
Deadline: 17th
August, 2013
or Hand deliver to FAMI HSE, 3rd Floor, Rm 58,
Opposite NIC Building, Kampala or at the Radio Station in Moroto
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