Studio Systems Engineer
Job Ref: HR-SSE-12-2015
Key Responsibilities: Maintenance of specialized audio visual equipment,
broadcast servers & software, satellite systems, microwave systems, power
and air condition systems that support content generation, processing,
aggregation, distribution and transmission.
These include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring all broadcasting and transmission
equipment are operational at all times;
- Carrying out design and implementation of new
systems to improve broadcasting and transmission quality;
- Setting up and maintaining studio & link
systems required for all outside broadcast and news gathering operations;
- Installing, configuring and testing new
broadcast equipment, systems & facilities;
- Minimizing risk of service loss at times of
equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative
methods of service provision;
- Offering operational support to all broadcast
systems users across the entire business;
- Ensuring that the broadcasting division keeps
a breast with changing technology and has the most appropriate technology
applied at all times;
- Diagnosis of faulty equipment and repair or
make appropriate recommendations;
- Planning maintenance schedules for all the
equipment and ensuring its implementation;
- Identifying required spares and seeking their
approval for purchase;
- Performing routine checks to ensure all
equipment, hardware and software systems employed are fit for purpose.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- University graduate in electrical and
electronics engineering, telecommunication, broadcasting or related field;
- Good working knowledge of IP networking.
Professional networking qualification will be an added advantage;
- Good knowledge of transmission systems &
mediums - satellite links, microwave links, OFC links, encoding &
decoding systems, etc;
- Proficiency in server & systems
administration (Windows 2008 server, Linux, Windows7/8/10 and Mac OS) is
essential, professional qualifications here will also be an added
advantage;
- Over 3 years’ experience, relevant experience
in media will be an added advantage;
- Knowledgeable in applying best practice for
broadcast communications specifically radio, television and online;
- Must have excellent analytical skills;
- Ability and readiness to work long odd hours;
- Excellent inter-personal and communication
skills;
- High degree of integrity and dependability.
Broadcast IT Systems Engineer
Job Ref: HR-BITSE-12-2015
We seek candidates who are
innovative, performance driven and possess excellent transferrable skills with
a good track record of achievement in past roles.
The Broadcast IT Systems Engineer
will work with a team of support engineers to provide first and second level
technical support services to our internal customers.
The position reports to the Service
Desk Supervisor.
- Maintaining specialist systems and equipment
for audio and video production, broadcast satellite transmission and
interactive media;
- Installing and testing new facilities and
equipment;
- Setting up and operating editing facilities in
post-production suites;
- Analysing and rectifying technical faults on
equipment and systems;
- Minimising loss of service at times of
equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative
methods of service provision;
- Keeping abreast of constant changes in
technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment;
- Maintaining hardware, software and other
broadcast technology systems;
- Interpreting and implementing instructions and
requests from Producers, Directors and other colleagues;
- Communicating effectively with members of
one’s own and other teams and project members;
- Keeping up to date with the industry by
building and maintaining a network of contacts.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- Undergraduate degree in Information Technology
or Electrical or Electronic Engineering;
- Two years’ experience ¡n a broadcast
environment;
- Knowledge of broadcast systems such as, V1zRT,
Final Cut Pro, RCS and Adobe Premier will be an added advantage;
- Excellent written and verbal communication,
presentation and listening skills;
- The ability to work ”On-Call” shifts plus
night and weekends when needed;
- MCP, MCITP or CCNA Certifications will be an
added advantage.
Accountant
Job Ref: HR-ACC-12-2015
The successful candidate will be
responsible for provision of relevant financial information, management
accounting reports, data on business performance against budget and ensuring
effective controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate posting of transactions
for preparation of management accounts and statutory accounts;
- Preparation of periodic revenue & costs
highlights;
- Assist in preparation of budgets and
monitoring of the same;
- Preparation of account reconciliations and
follow up of outstanding matters;
- Preparation of audit schedules.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- University degree in Business Management /
Accounting;
- CPA(K);
- Fully qualified accountant;
- 4 years’ working experience in a busy commercial
environment;
- Excellent analytical, customer service &
interpersonal skills;
- Strong planning, coordination and supervisory
skills;
- Proactive in developing solutions;
- Strong computer in Microsoft Office.
Office Administrator
Job Ref: HR-OA-12-2015
The Office Administrator will offer
administrative support to Finance department and the Group Financial
Controller.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process financial reports and schedules in
accordance to the deadlines;
- Ensure information flow information between
GFC Office and the rest of the department by directing external and
internal queries to relevant sections;
- Maintain the filing systems and
correspondence;
- Schedule and follow up on departmental
meetings;
- Coordination/IPR raising for various teams;
- Monitor milestones and deadlines by following
up on appointments and defined objectives;
- Process financial reports and schedules in
accordance to the deadlines;
- Bring up in December the audit circularization
letters-banks, accruals, stock take and others;
- Follow up on subsidiary matters like loan
repayment, dividends and others;
- Preparation of presentations;
- Data analysis and preparations;
- Assist in budget preparations.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
- A bachelor’s degree;
- 3 years’ experience;
- CPA II;
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office;
- Good interpersonal & organizational
skills.
These positions offer excellent
career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package.
If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 8th January 2016.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
