JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Zambia Institute of Mass Communication (ZAMCOM) was established under the ZAMCOM Act of Parliament of 1996 to provide Communications and Media training and production services.

ZAMCOM is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill in the following position;

RADIO PRODUCER (TEMPORARY)

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee the development, planning, and execution of multimedia productions at ZAMCOM by managing production teams, coordinating logistics, supervising content creation, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and managing radio production schedules, budgets, and resources for projects.
• Coordinating pre-production and post-production activities, including script development.
• Providing input on presenting and news casting techniques, and production quality.
• Assigning tasks and ensure that team members meet project goals and deadlines.
• Facilitating communication and commercial collaboration among all stakeholders.
• Ensures adherence to copyright laws, licensing agreements, and broadcasting regulations.
• Mitigates risks related to on-set safety, content sensitivity, and legal issues.
• Develops and enforces ethical and professional production standards.
• Explores opportunities for new projects, funding, and business collaborations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients, sponsors, and media partners.
• Represents ZAMCOM at industry events, media conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Bachelor of Mass Communications, Journalism or its equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in media production, film, television, or digital content creation.
• Proven experience in managing production teams and overseeing large-scale projects.
• Extensive knowledge of video production, cinematography, editing, and post-production processes.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

• Developing and managing radio production schedules, budgets, and resources for projects.
• Coordinating pre-production and post-production activities, including script development.
• Providing input on presenting and news casting techniques, and production quality.
• Assigning tasks and ensure that team members meet project goals and deadlines.
• Facilitating communication and commercial collaboration among all stakeholders.
• Ensures adherence to copyright laws, licensing agreements, and broadcasting regulations.
• Mitigates risks related to on-set safety, content sensitivity, and legal issues.
• Develops and enforces ethical and professional production standards.
• Explores opportunities for new projects, funding, and business collaborations.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients, sponsors, and media partners.
• Represents ZAMCOM at industry events, media conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

• Proven experience in managing production teams and overseeing large-scale projects.
• Extensive knowledge of video production, cinematography, editing, and post-production processes.

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• Bachelor of Mass Communications, Journalism or its equivalent.