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Programmes Controller

Kampala , Uganda * Full-time
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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
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