ZOU FM Campus Radio Technical Manager || Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)

The incumbent will report to the Director, Radio Campus

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical

• Overseeing the audio and visual production process;
• Working with the Director to oversee the completion of projects and ensure that all technical needs are catered to;
• Provide an efficient working atmosphere to campus radio teams and ensure objectives are met within the stipulated timeframes;
• Ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies, and documentation requirements across campus radio phases;
• Able to guide the team through the development, testing, and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively;
• Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development, and systems integration.
• Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for project implementation;
• Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability;
• Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members.

1. Management

• Ensuring that all day-to-day operations of the station are running smoothly and efficiently;
• Overseeing a team of employees, assigning tasks and shifts, and ensuring that everyone is working together harmoniously;
• Handling customer complaints and concerns in a professional and timely manner;
• Maintaining excellent communication with senior management, keeping them updated on the status of the station;
• Staying up to date on industry news and developments, as well as changes in broadcasting industry trends;
• Ensuring that standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place;
• Ensuring that the station is compliant with industry-specific and national regulations.
• Keeping the station clean and organized, both inside and out;
• Developing and implementing marketing and promotional campaigns for the station.
• Planning and executing special events at the station;
• Training students and new employees on the policies and procedures of the station;
• Conducting performance reviews of team members and identifying areas of improvement, give feedback, and recommend remedial action;
• Preparing project budgets, coordinating with the finance department for funds, and planning for purchasing equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way;
• Managing and mentoring interns.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A post-graduate degree in Broadcasting/Telecommunications/Journalism/Radio or Television production with 3 years’ experience in a leadership role, with 2 years in a management capacity or related field;
• Master’s degree in Broadcasting, Telecommunications/Journalism/Radio or Television Production or a related field with 2 years’ experience in a leadership role, with at least 1 year in a management capacity will be an added advantage;
• Proven track record of success in managing people and projects;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills;
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Experience in the broadcasting industry;
• Familiarity with Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe regulations;
• Working knowledge of broadcast equipment and software

NB THOSE WHO APPLIED IN THE PREVIOUS JOB ADVERTISEMENT NEED NOT TO APPLY.

TO APPLY

Candidates who do not have the stipulated requirements need not apply.

Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the   following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows:

• CLICK HERE and register to be able to apply online and applications should be in PDF format as a single document.
• as hard copies which consist of three (3) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.