Network News 24(NN24) Recruting - Various Positions

Network News 24(NN24) is a next generation 24hr revolutionary news channel that brings high quality television news content to Nigeria and the world.
To meet the needs of its strategic expansion, the company requires the services of smart professionals, who want to part of this.

Mode of Application:
Interested candidates that meet the criteria should access the detailed role of their choice position on http://www.nn24.tv/anchors.php

Candidates are required to fill the competency selection APPLICATION PACK of the position of their choice to demonstrate how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable for the post.
Physically challenged candidates are encouraged to apply for any position.

News Revolution Position
Positions include:
News Editor
Deputy News Editor
Master Control Operation
Anchor
Reporter
Broadcast Engineer
Motion Graphic Artist/3D Animation
Customer Care Executive
Video Archivist
Public Relations Officer

Location: Not Specified
Experience: 0 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

Nigerian Newsworld Magazine Recruiting

One of Nigeria’s leading national newsmagazine based in Abuja, with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Benin and Enugu is looking for experienced, seasoned and tested journalists to fill the following positions in its Abuja and Lagos Offices.

Interested Candidates should send cover letter and CV to the address below on or before May 27th, 2010
Interview date is May 29th, 2010 at Abuja Head office.

The Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief
Nigerian Newsworld Magazine
A1 AMAC PLAZA, Beside Heritage House,
Wuse Zone 3, Abuja.
097816987, 097801722
www.nigeriannewsworldonline.com.

* Openings
1. General Editor: Bsc/HND in Mass Communication or any of the Social Science with a minimum of 10 yrs experience
2. Deputy Editor: Same as above
3. Associate Editor: Same as above
4. Asst. Editor: Same as above
5. Reporters: B.Sc/ HND in Mass Communication or Social Sciences with a minimum of 3 yrs experience
6. Proof Reader: BA in English with a minimum of 3 yrs experience
7. Experienced Graphics Artist: With experience in pre-press
8. a) Executive Chef/Cook: Experienced in local and continental dishes
b)Experienced Steward (Apply in person)

Location: Not Specified
Experience: 0 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

BBC Recruiting - Commercial Director

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, NON-RAGDOLL BRANDS

REF 301831
LOCATION: LONDON
CONTRACT TYPE CONTINUING
JOB CATEGORY: BBC WORLDWIDE
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 5 MAY 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Commercial Director, Non-Ragdoll Brands
REPORTS TO: Managing Director, Children’s & Licensing
DIVISION: Children’s & Licensing / Magazines

JOB PURPOSE
To manage the strategic development of the Non-Ragdoll brands in the BBCW portfolio (Charlie & Lola, 3rd & Bird, Zingzillas, Wibbly Pig & Dirt Girl World) to maximize their long term value

DIMENSIONS
BBCW’s Children’s & Licensing Division is responsible for the management of all pre-school brands within the organisation and their exploitation via licensing, DVD and digital media. The division has had considerable success in the past with shows such as Teletubbies, Tweenies, etc, but has not been able to build a sustainable portfolio of brands which generates consistent levels of profit.

One of the key shortcomings of the Division has been a lack of focused management for the individual brands and this role is designed to address that. With a supporting team, of 2/3 brand managers, this role will be required to develop and execute global brand strategies for each of these brands that will ensure those brands deliver maximum value to BBC Worldwide.
Reporting on a day-to-day basis to the MD of BBCW Children’s & Licensing, this role will have P&L responsibility for the above brands with the ultimate aim of maximizing their long term value.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
This role would be responsible for:
Developing a rolling 5-year business plan for each brand
Working with internal and external teams including the underlying rights owners, Channels, TV Sales, Licensing & Retail, DVD, Books, Magazines, Live Events, etc to deliver that business plan by ensuring the brands retain a high level of awareness and interest amongst key target audiences and a strong presence at retail around the world.
Overseeing all communication involving the brand, whether it be to consumers, trade, or any internal or external stakeholders.
Managing the day to day relationship with Rights Owners and ensure that BBC Worldwide delivers an exceptional level of service to our partners.
Managing a team of UK-based Brand Managers who are collectively responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the brands.
Helping to manage a team of two in the US who are responsible for all brand activity in that region.

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BBC Recruiting - Channel Scheduling Assistant

CHANNEL AND SCHEDULING ASSISTANT, DAVE

REF 297123
LOCATION: LONDON
CONTRACT TYPE CONTINUING
JOB CATEGORY: BUSINESS SUPPORT & MANAGEMENT
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 3 MAY 2010

TITLE: CHANNEL AND SCHEDULING ASSISTANT, DAVE
REPORTING TO: SCHEDULER, DAVE
GRADE: 4D

Please note that this role will be offered as a UKTV contract, unless the successful candidate is already employed on a BBC continuing contract.

COMPANY SUMMARY:
Formed in 1997, UKTV is an independent commercial joint venture, between BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and Virgin Media. Attracting 36.5 million viewers each month, the network consists of 10 distinctive channel brands – Watch, G.O.L.D., Dave, Alibi, Yesterday, Blighty, Eden, Home, Really and Good Food – offering a broad range of quality programming across entertainment, lifestyle and factual programming. UKTV currently operates 17 broadcast streams when multiplexes (+1s) are taken into account, and 10 highly successful websites.

Promising to creatively connect its audiences with great programming, UKTV’s successful programming strategy combines quality content from the BBC with high profile original commissions and key acquisitions.

All UKTV channels are distributed on Sky and Virgin Media. Dave and Yesterday are also available on Freeview.
More detail can be found on uktv.co.uk

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Dave is the home of witty banter, with quickfire exchange and smart, modern thinking. Like being down the pub with the funniest and sharpest group of mates imaginable, the award- winning channel’s programming strives to give viewers new angles on all kinds of subjects, as well as being part of the conversation. It showcases the very best in quiz panel shows, motoring and comedy, look at joindave.co.uk for more information.

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TicketandSeat Job: Vacancy for Entertainment Marketing Manager

ENTERTAINMENTS MARKETING MANAGER

WHO ARE WE?
TicketandSeat is Nigeria’s leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing company, based on the number of tickets sold, Ticket and seat connects the world to live entertainment. We provide ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution through www.ticketandseat.com, one of the largest e-commerce sites on the Internet.

WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. If you have a sense of humor, that doesn’t hurt either! At TicketandSeat, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!.

THE ROLE:
The Marketing Manager position is responsible for executing and managing all Ticketandseat promotional activities and marketing efforts for the whole Nigeria market. The Marketing Manager will manage all internal marketing and promotions and must have an understanding of entertainment industry functions and objectives. The Manager will manage, mentor and motivate a team of marketing professionals with a strong focus on employee development and performance management. In addition, forecast your team’s ticket/revenue contribution to the company’s annual business plan by using client level business plans (including account strategy, profitability analysis, and program projections) developed by your team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement marketing/promotional plans with clients and marketing partners to increase ticket sales through Ticketandseat’s distribution channels internet, phone and ticket centre locations.

• Heavy emphasis is placed on increasing internet and ticket center sales through integrated marketing and promotional programs.

• Implement marketing support for Ticketandseat products.

• Support sales efforts of Ticketandseat products and services and

• Consult clients on how to effectively use Ticketandseat marketing products and programs.

• Secure local media and business partnerships.

• Assist in the negotiation, preparation and execution of contracts.

• Assist in preparation of proposals and sales presentations.

• Maintain and nurture client relationships including venues, promoters and local media partners.

• Advertising duties will include ensuring that the Ticketandseat brand is properly represented in all client and promotional partners’ advertisements.

• Manage sponsorship agreements including execution of advertising elements and tracking.

PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATES

• BA/BS degree in related area• Six to ten years of promotions/marketing experience preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication is necessary

• Presentation skills are essential.

• Strategic thinking

• Creativity and strong attention to detail required

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point for Windows and the Internet required.

• You must have: available list of contacts ready to be tapped

• Must be able to hit the ground running from day one

• Your list of contacts must be persons presently working in the industry

• Your list of contacts must be able to yield contract in the first week

• This is one of the best entertainment manager/ sales jobs we have seen for a while – why? Because if you don’t succeed in this role the only person you will be able to blame will be yourself.

• Salary structure is (basic + commission + bonus)

• Must be prepare to work weekends when required

• Due to the nature of the job it is essential for candidates should have their own car with a clean driving licence.

To apply for this position please send your CV in a word document to tsjobs@ticketandseat.com

Multinational Media Firm Recruiting - News Editor

POSITION: NEWS EDITOR

Network News 24 (NN24) Limited is a next generation Nigerian media company that aims to bring high quality television news content to Nigerians and the world. NN24 has created an International network consisting of seasoned professional reporters bringing local news from all regions of Nigeria and international news from around the globe. with affiliate partnership with CNN International, a primary distribution platformDStv, a news content deal with Reuters, NN24 aspires to be the leader in the Nigerian media industry for concise and reliable television news, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
NN24 is driven by core values of integrity, transparency and innovation and aimed to maintain the highest standard of quality and business excellence in broadcast journalism. To effectively achieve its mission of being the leading provider of high-quality news and information in Nigeria by bringing to life accurately the untold stories of Nigeria’s achievements, challenges, unity in diversity and strength, NN24 is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of News Editor.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

1. Candidate should possess a minimum bachelor degree in any discipline
2. Candidates must have at least 5 years experience in relevant field out of which at least 2 years must be an international experience and must have spent at least 2 years in senior or mid-level management position.
3. Ability to lead the news process from start to finish and direct assignment editors.
4. Must be deadline-driven, must be able to unbundle complex stories and provide the required social/political context to news stories.
5. Knowledge of Nigeria’s social and political complexities and the country’s political landscape.
6. Possession of substantial portfolio or show reel and in-depth knowledge of Nigeria’s social and political complexities.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants should download the form, fill the form and mail it as an attachement using the position title as the subject of the mail.
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 20th of April 2010.

Interviews will be held on 28th and 29th of April 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Completed Electronic Application forms should be mailed to jobs@nn24.tv Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on NN24’s Standard Application forms.
NN24 offers competitive terms of employment. NN24 is an equal opportunity in employment organisation and applications are encouraged from women, disadvantaged candidates who are qualified for the position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – GUIDANCE NOTES ON COMPLETING APPLICATION FORM
NN24 aims to give all applicants the best opportunity to be successful in applying for employment. The enclosed application form has been designed to provide relevant information to those involved in the recruitment process.
Please read these notes carefully. Your application form plays an important part in our selection process. It decides whether you will be short-listed for an interview.

THE APPLICATION FORM

GRADUATES ARE TO CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND DOWNLOAD THE FORM
There are several sections to the application form. The personal details and reference sections are required for administrative purposes should an offer of employment be made. The inside pages ask for details of current and previous employment and further information which we require to match your skills against those in the job description and person specification. To give yourself the best chance of selection for interview you should ensure that you include all relevant information about yourself bearing in mind what is required. All information will be treated in strictest confidence and referees will not be contacted without your permission.

COMPLETING THE FORM

Remember – make sure your application form is well presented to create a good impression.
1. Please type in black ink.
2. Job Description and Person Specification – read these carefully as they list the skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience required
3. The text boxes in the “career history” section are expandable. Take a copy of your completed form for your own reference
4. Education and Professional Qualifications – NN24 is primarily interested in the highest educational level you have achieved, as well as whether you have basic numeracy and literacy skills in English, which is the language in which we work.
5. Please do not send in your CV unless specifically asked to. The application form is part of the information required for the final short-listing.

RETURNING THE COMPLETED FORM

Your completed application form should be returned to the email address jobs@nn24.tv to arrive no later than the stated closing date. We are unable to consider late applications. In some instances where a large number of applications are expected, only applicants who are short -listed will be contacted.Please inform us if at any stage after submission of your form you decide not to proceed with your application

Executive Editor at a Media Company

Job Title: EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Location: Lagos

Job Description

The Executive Editor’s job is to lead an editorial team dedicated to a comprehensive coverage of business, politics,sports and entertainment through balanced news aggregation, aggressive reporting and insightful blogging. The role’s key criteria for success is generating impact journalism that demonstrably affects public debate and advances the common good.

Responsibilities include driving an effective news agenda that captures the attention of key decision-makers and other influentials;editing news, articles and blog posts throughout the news cycle;managing the website with the technical team; and animating the overall profitability of the enterprise.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must possess at least four to five years editing and reporting experience, preferably in business and politics beats.Computer literacy absolutely essential and online experience is an edge.
The Executive Editor reports to the Publisher.

How to apply
Send your application to: hr@businessexpressonline.net
Application Deadline: 21st April 2010
Address: 36, Esuola Street, Okota