PROGRAM PRODUCER

Job Description

Job Title: Program Producer

Reports to: Senior Program Producer

Department: Production

JOB PURPOSE:

To conceptualize, plan for and produce TV programmes that educate, inform, entertain and earn revenue for Nation Media Group Uganda.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceptualize programme ideas and come up with a storyboard and scripts for internal/external broadcasts and for clients.
• Create the overall aesthetic visual presentation and branding of assigned shows while following the programme guidelines and concept.
• Plans production with crew, clients, decides schedules and timelines.
• Liaises with the technical staff to produce raw footage for editing in conformity with the programme concept and client brief.
• Monitor in-house creative and technical units in the development, production and post-production of programmes.
• Create and manage the production budget of the assigned programme.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Academic: University degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.

Professional: Diploma in TV Production is added advantage.

Experience: At least 3 to 5 years of production experience with emphasis on Television production

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Passion for writing documentary and Reality TV shows
• Possesses broad knowledge of local, regional and International issues and/or depth knowledge
• Ability to work accurately & under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Computer Literate
• Must have a good eye for detail
• Must be able to deal effectively with simultaneous tasks
• Excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a unique skills set in managing digital media television production workflow systems.

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 24th August, 2025 to the HR Manager-NMGU, at https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.html

NMG Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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