Familymedia.tv

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Family Media prides itself in creating and publishing compelling media on all possible channels that inspires and encourages our audience to have a meaningful relationship with Christ and to build up a daily relationship with Jesus. To achieve this, we wish to hire the following:

1. PRODUCER

Job Summary

Family Media is looking for a passionate and creative producer who will be responsible for facilitating a show from beginning to end.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage production for both live and recorded programs
• Generate creative and original ideas for shows
• Identify and implement suitable content for our audience by carrying out thorough research of guests and topics
• Communicate and coordinate with studio crew, editors to ensure the success of a program
• Promote completed shows on different platforms

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication or in a related field
• Have at least two years’ experience as a producer
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to be creative and knowledgeable on different topics.
• Must have strong time management and listening skills
• Have an eye for good quality production
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work effectively even under pressure
• Be able to make solid judgments and decisions in a timely manner.
  

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2. CAMERA PERSON

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and operate motion picture cameras to record scenes.
• Prepare and execute shots according to technical aspects to achieve appropriate effects.
• Determine camera placement, composing shots and provide recommendations to the team.
• Perform tests and clean equipment to ensure they work properly.
• Collaborate with directors, sound and lighting technicians, producers for the assignments and determine recording sequences.
• Manage and observe sets or locations for any issues and establish appropriate filming and lighting for camera.
• Implement all quality checks related to effective maintenance of camera.
• Ensure effective access to anchor microphone and manage all communication information host and control room.
• Operate studio equipment such as video and audio switchers.
• Direct studio and on-location productions.
• Maintain all areas related to studio and prop room.

Requirements:

• Have a Degree or Diploma in Mass Communication or in a related field
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in video camera work
• Be a team player
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver results on time
• Have a passion for media work
• Must be a person of integrity, self-driven and passionate

Added Advantage:

• Be able to direct, do sound and lighting
  

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3. SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and creative Social Media Coordinator with understanding of social media SEO and web traffic metrics; good understanding of social media KPIs, to join our Digital Media team.

As a Social Media Coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing our Social Media strategy in order to increase our online presence and improve our marketing and engagements efforts. The Social Media coordinator, will contribute to our overall goal of awareness and reputation building through social media.

You will be working closely with the Television, Radio, Marketing and Sales departments.

Experience Required:

• 2-3 years

Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and other social media best practices.
• Diploma or Degree in Digital Marketing or similar relevant field.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee social media content.
• In charge of platforms management, monitoring, issue escalation, content planning and trendspotting.
• Work with producers, presenters, and creative designer to ensure content is informative and appealing.
• Keep abreast of the latest social media best practices and technologies.
• Use social media marketing tools.
• Monitor SEO and user engagement and suggest content optimization.
• Reach audience through email marketing and newsletters.
• Repurposing of content for various digital platforms.
• Respond to questions and comments on the social media platforms

Added advantage:

• Photography
  

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4. TV PRESENTER

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a TV presenter
• A Diploma or Degree or an equivalent in Mass Communication or a related discipline
• Be a team player, confident, bold, ability to follow instructions and quick to learn.

Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to hr@familymedia.tv by 17^th November 2023 with the specific job title as the email subject.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

5. RADIO PRESENTER

Are you:

• 35 years and above?
• Born again Christian with a passion for music and radio?

Do you have:

• A Diploma or Degree in Mass Communication or a related field?
• At least five years’ experience as a Radio Presenter?
• Knowledge of the Christian Contemporary Music scene?
• Skills and experience doing production work in radio?

To apply, send a cover letter, detailed CV as well as a 5 minute audio recording consisting of 3 links in between 2 songs each being a minute long to hr@familymediagroup.org with the job title Radio Presenter as the email subject by 17^th November 2023.

6. KIDS’ SHOW PRESENTER

Are you the person we are looking for?

Do you have:

• a passion for kids, music and radio?
• knowledge of the Christian Contemporary Music scene?
• At least two years’ experience as a Radio Presenter?
• A Diploma or Degree or an equivalent in Mass Communication or a related discipline
• Are you a born again Christian and have a passion for Christ?

Family Media wishes to hire an enthusiastic person with the above qualities. To do this, send a 2 minute audio recording of yourself, a cover letter and CV to hr@familymediagroup.org with the job title Kids’ Show Presenter as the email subject by 17^th November 2023. Experience and skills in production work will be an added advantage.

7. PLAY-OUT TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Requirements:

• Have at least a Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering or in a related field
• Be computer literate
• Must have a positive attitude and be willing to learn
• Be a person of integrity, self-driven and passionate

Interested candidates must possess the following:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong sense of initiative, requiring minimal supervision
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Able to exercise sound judgment in decision making
• Good problem solving skills

Qualified and interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to hr@familymedia.tv with Play-Out Technician Trainee as the email subject by close of business 30^th November 2023. Please visit https://familymedia.co.ke/job-openings/ for more details. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.