Overview

AMMASCO Radio is hiring for multiple positions including Freelance Reporters, Digital Journalists, Broadcast Engineers, Programme Managers, Radio Station Administrators, and News Editors/Casters.

Key Responsibilities

Create and publish news stories and multimedia content for online platforms and social media.
Conduct research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility.
Carry out interviews and field reporting.
Edit content and work with multimedia elements such as photos, audio, and video.
Monitor social media trends and engage audiences.
Experience in FM and AM transmission.
Experience with live event production.
Design and manage programme schedules, ensuring alignment with station vision and mission.
Supervise programme quality and on-air presentation standards.
Drive innovation and programme development.
Plan and manage daily staff and administrative activities.
Implement and enforce station rules and policies, maintaining discipline among staff.
Write reports and official correspondence, prepare work schedules, and maintain attendance records.
Edit, screen, and approve news content for broadcast.
Write, read, and present news on radio, and translate news accurately.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interviewing skills.
Strong research and writing abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Resilience and adaptability.
Technical ability to operate recording equipment and basic knowledge of media tools.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Good knowledge of media laws and journalistic ethics.
Physical stamina for long hours, outdoor assignments, and difficult conditions.
Experience in FM and AM transmission, radio transmitters, antennas, and live event production.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Background in electrical engineering or radio frequency systems.
Prioritisation and issue resolution skills.
Flexibility in different broadcast environments.
Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Knowledge of broadcast systems, health and safety protocols, and workflows.
Experience in designing and managing programme schedules.
Ability to ensure programmes align with station vision and mission, and attract listeners.
Ability to supervise programme quality and on-air presentation standards.
Capacity to drive innovation and programme development.
Ability to work effectively with presenters and other departments.
Creativity, foresight, and commitment to station growth.
Knowledge of and compliance with NBC codes.
Ability to plan and manage daily staff and administrative activities.
Ability to implement and enforce station rules and policies.
Capacity to maintain discipline and ethical conduct among staff.
Ability to write reports and official correspondence.
Ability to prepare work schedules, leave rosters, and attendance records.
High level of honesty, integrity, and accountability.
Ability to resolve staff issues fairly.
Ability to ensure smooth, lawful, and efficient operations.
Ability to work closely with management to improve staff performance and station growth.
Experience in editing, screening, and approving news content.
Ability to write, read, and present news on radio.
Good knowledge of journalistic ethics and broadcasting regulations.
Proficiency in computer usage and newsroom equipment.
Ability to translate news accurately.
Strong commitment to accuracy, balance, and quality.