Programmes Controller
Kampala , Uganda * Full-time
Nation Media Group (NMG)
Category: Communications
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala , Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 7 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND 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
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• 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
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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