Nation Media Group is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating the Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor, Sunday Monitor and The East African Newspapers, 93.3 KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM and Nation Courier Service. It also operates NTV, the biggest and most popular English-language television station and Spark TV, the first female-focused and fastest growing television station in Uganda.

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.

Job Title: HEAD RADIO -(1 Position)
Reports to: Managing Director
Department: Radio

JOB PURPOSE:
• To redefine our radio content for the digital age by developing and executing strategies that enhance our radio offerings through digital platforms, ensuring we not only retain our current audience but also captivate new listeners.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, digital-first programming strategy for the radio department, focusing on growth, engagement, and innovation.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Works with the Commercial Teams to ensure programming and business strategies are aligned to deliver revenue targets.
• Continually gather and assess relevant market intelligence from the trade to inform the quality of decisions.
• Tracks progress of monthly and quarterly performance against operational targets and recommends necessary actions aimed at redressing performance shortfalls or other constraints.
• Oversee the production of high-quality, compelling radio content that resonates with and meets the needs of agreed target audiences, ensuring it is optimized for various digital platforms
• Directs research on the industry activities and utilises the results to enhance the stations’ ratings
• Nation Media Group
• Media of Africa for Africa
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within financial guidelines.
Ensure and enforce compliance with broadcast regulatory standards at all times

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications, Business or anyother related field from an accredited University. An MBA will be an added advantage.
• Professional: Relevant certification in radio broadcasting
• Experience: At least 7 years radio broadcasting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role

COMPETENCIES
• High commercial/ business acumen with a strong drive for results
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing business and digital strategies for media content.
• Strong understanding of digital media platforms, media dynamics, streaming technology, and audience analytics.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and developing teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable working collaboratively departments and with external partners. Across
• Innovative thinker with the ability to identify and act on emerging trends in digital media and radio broadcasting.