PROGRAMMES CONTROLLER

Job Description

Nation Media Group (‘NMG’) is Uganda’s most influential media house with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in the country and region. We are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and positively influencing society by providing content that informs, educates, and entertains.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.

Job Title: Programmes Controller

Reports to: Head of Broadcasting

Department: Radio

JOB PURPOSE:

The Programme Controller (PC) is responsible for the creative, strategic, and operational leadership of KFM’s on-air and digital content. The role ensures that all programmes, presenters, and producers deliver a consistent, modern, youth-driven sound that aligns with KFM’s brand identity and commercial goals.

The PC will lead content development, talent performance, show planning, and cross-department collaboration to grow audience share, improve execution discipline, and support revenue generation and digital growth.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

On-Air Talent & Production Management

• Supervise presenters and producers
• Ensure all talent is well-prepared, disciplined, and aligned to KFM’s brand
• Lead daily pre-show briefs and weekly team check-insContent Oversight
• Monitor all live and pre-recorded content for quality and consistency
• Ensure all shows reflect KFM’s tone, target audience, and urban youth positioning
• Approve show rundowns, topics, and creative directionAir Checks & Performance Reviews
• Conduct weekly air checks
• Provide structured feedback to improve delivery
• Enforce on-air standards and compliance
• Track presenter performance against KPIsEditorial & Creative Direction
• Develop and refine show formats
• Introduce new creative segments and innovative content ideas
• Lead content brainstorming sessions with presenters & producersDigital Integration
• Ensure every show has a digital extension (clips, reels, live hits, podcast cues)
• Work with the digital team to drive measurable online engagement
• Approve digital plans for each show daily/weeklyScheduling & Show Planning
• Build and maintain weekly/monthly programming grids
• Balance talk, entertainment, news, ads and digital cues across all shows
• Plan special content, campaigns, and theme weeksCommercial & Sales Alignment
• Co-create commercial features and branded integrations
• Attend Sales briefs and support pitch development
• Ensure shows offer sellable content and opportunities
• Track commercial delivery per showTraining & Talent Development
• Mentor presenters to improve craft, storytelling, and energy
• Identify talent weaknesses and design improvement paths
• Develop new talent for future slot upgradesAudience Insights & Competitor Tracking
• Review audience data, listener behavior, and ratings
• Track competitor shows for improvement opportunities
• Adjust content strategy based on insightsCrisis & Reputation Management
• Act immediately on on-air errors, content breaches or complaints
• Ensure consistent compliance with editorial and regulatory standardsCollaboration & Leadership
• Work closely with Sales, Digital, Marketing & Technical teams
• Lead cross-department coordination for campaigns and activations
• Foster positive team culture and accountabilityTechnical & Production Coordination
• Ensure show elements (intros, sweepers, promos) are delivered on time
• Work with production & technical teams to maintain broadcast quality
• Approve production requests and station sound elementsReporting & Accountability
• Submit weekly programming reports
• Deliver monthly performance scorecards
• Monitor show impact, discipline and execution

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Academic and Experience:

Academic: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Media, Journalism, Communication, or a related field

Experience: Minimum 6 years of Experience in a similar role within the broadcasting industry.

A passion for radio, entertainment, and audience engagement.

Core Competences:

• Proven experience in radio programming, broadcasting, or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of audience engagement and content curation.
• Ability to critique and develop talent effectively.
• Deep knowledge of music trends and station format alignment.
• Familiarity with broadcasting regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Has proficiency in the English language (Can read and write)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in radio automation and scheduling software.

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 25th November, 2025 to the HR Manager- NMGU, Monitor Publications Limited 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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