Senior ENG Editor – Television

Core Functions:

• Supervises ENG Editors who are mixing and editing items and programmes, including sound, video and graphics, to ensure compliance with the guidelines.
• Collaborates with the Television Manager and Senior Editor to ensure that output is delivered to production staff before all deadlines.
• Advises Senior Editor, Producers and/or Technical Supervisor where creative, technical or editorial improvements can be made in programme material and recommends ways of improving same.
• Evaluates and advises ENG crews on the technical and creative elements of their output.
• Edits programmes as required.
• Liaises with technicians to ensure that editing equipment is in excellent working order.
• Ensures that programme materials are packaged to conform with established broadcast standards before dispatch to stations or other customers.
• Export and upload videos for broadcast.
• Identifies and keeps up-to-date video file sources for enhanced editing.
• Prepares and submits weekly reports to the Manager, Television.
• Contributes to the development of the Corporate and Operational Plans of the Television Department.
• Assists in the crafting of the Department’s annual Expenditure and Capital Budget.
• Schedules and conducts monthly unit meetings.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• First Degree in Journalism, Engineering, Writing, Design or equivalent qualification.
• Three (3) years’ work experience in a related field.

OR

• Diploma in Journalism, Engineering, Writing, Design or equivalent qualification.
• Five (5) years’ work experience in a related field.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Good time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of multimedia production.
• Sound knowledge of editing software.
• Knowledge of electronic and digital equipment as well as the operation of multimedia systems.
• Working knowledge of protocols for state and diplomatic events.

Note: We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.