Producer, Radio at Equal Access

Reports directly to: The Executive Producer & Program Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: 30%

Summary

• The Radio Producer, will be mainly responsible for overseeing the implementation of a grant, presently called, the Strengthening Media Support for Community Accountability project (SMS CAM)
• However, in a dynamic and small NGO it is expected that from time-to-time, the post holder will support other activities of Equal Access International, as directed by the line-manager.

Essential Job Functions
Duties will include but not limited to:

• Generating and researching ideas for programmes and pitching for commissions
• Developing content, writing material for scripts, bulletins and links
• Sourcing potential contributors and interviewees
• Selecting music appropriate to the programme, the audience and the station
• Producing pre-production briefings for presenters, reporters, technical staff and other contributors
• Managing the logistics of getting people, resources and equipment together at the right place at the right time
• Undertaking editing, interviewing and reporting duties as necessary
• Presenting programmes or managing presenters for both pre-recorded and recorded output
• Checking that copyrights are cleared and understanding media law
• Converting text, graphics, video and audio files into other formats
• Contributing to, and making use of, an archive of audio resources which can be re-used
• Responding to audience feedback, referring on to other departments as necessary
• Producing and making use of user-generated content
• Using technology, such as Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, for editing and production purposes
• Ensuring that health and safety standards and trade union requirements are met.

Other Duties:

• Participation in weekly production meetings to review programmes delivered and provide input into the planning of future programmes
• Providing feedback to researcher/reporters and making suggestions to content
• Directing and producing the programme according to the production schedule
• Support and work with Anti-Corruption Program Officer
• Provide inputs for weekly, monthly and quarterly report
• Support feed research M&E of anti-corruption activities.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge and Experience

• Education (recognized technical certifications, OND, HND, B.Sc.) in Media and Communication or related field
• At least 3 years experience in structured media organization
• Excellent oral and written Hausa and English skills
• Knowledge of operation guidelines for INGO
• Knowledge of corruption and anti-corruption issues in Northern Nigeria
• Creativity and strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access) and MIS system
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and social skills
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required