Against the backdrop of the shifting media landscape, CGTN Africa is looking for a Line Producer to develop compelling content, which engages African audiences. If successful you join a team striving to make connections with an Africa-wide audience, telling stories of the African continent from a new perspective. The News department is a fast paced environment and having a sixth sense for news will give even inexperienced journalists an upper hand in this competitive career.
The Line Producer – Sports is responsible for the oversight of live, daily newscasts or other live or pre-taped programs.
Responsibilities and Duties
Setting up the rundowns of the weekly sports magazine show Match point;
Deputizing to manage the sports desk;
Monitoring content of the daily sports segment in the Africa Live shows;
Travel for reporting or supervising of sports tournaments happening on the continent – On merit
Participate in editorial meetings by offering unique story ideas
Manage writers to produce accurate and relevant stories, while coaching and mentoring them as needed
Assist guest bookers with generating guest ideas for segments as needed or assigned
Collaborate with the entire news production team to ensure new coverage is compelling and accurate
Educational Background and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or above required in communications and/or journalism.
Minimum of five years’ hands-on experience in television production.
Have a passion for local and world news and must be good at identifying and telling compelling stories.
Be able to organize reports from different perspectives within a short period of time.
Be a polished professional with excellent communication skills.
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Skills / Qualifications Required
Sound editorial judgment
Must demonstrate good writing skills
Must be able to multitask
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment strongly preferred
The position is located in Nairobi, Kenya and for international candidates, the company facilitates the relocation.
