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Job Summary

Job Title:
Newscast Director
Employer:
Nation Media Group
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 3 November 2025

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About the Organisation

Newscast Director job at Nation Media Group | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Nation Media Group (NMG) is East Africa’s leading independent media house, dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences through high-quality journalism and innovative media solutions that uphold democratic values and foster socio-economic development. With a proud legacy dating back to 1959, NMG has evolved from a single newspaper into a multimedia powerhouse operating across print, broadcast, and digital platforms in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Renowned for its editorial independence, credibility, and journalistic excellence, the Group has earned widespread recognition and numerous regional and international accolades.

NMG offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions integrity, creativity, and continuous professional development, attracting top talent with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and hybrid work arrangements. At the heart of its business model lies a commitment to digital transformation and audience-centric content delivery, supported by data-driven strategies and cutting-edge technologies.

Guided by core values of trust, innovation, respect, and social responsibility, the Group actively engages in impactful CSR initiatives focused on education, health, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. As a media giant with an expansive reach and a loyal audience base, Nation Media Group continues to shape public discourse and influence change across the region. For more information, visit www.nationmedia.com.

Are you looking for Journalism jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Newscast Director job at Nation Media Group

Full Time

Deadline: 

3 Nov 2025

Job Title

Newscast Director job at Nation Media Group

Nation Media Group

Job Description

Job Title:    Newscast Director

Organization: Nation Media Group

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Lead-Linear TV Production

Job Summary: To lead, coordinate and implement the Planning, Production and Presentation of Newscasts in line with the NTV mandate.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

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Deadline:  3rd November 2025

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How to Apply

  • Provide overall leadership and execution of LIVE coverage of any broadcast while ensuring quality assurance.

  • Direct the best news-related shows and programs by keeping to deadlines and ensuring studio and equipment are in working condition at all times.

  • Direct the technical aspects of newscasts and other productions including taking responsibility for the on-air product including camera shots.

  • Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast LIVE programs from remote locations.

  • Advise on filter options, lens choices and the visual effects of objects being filmed with Producers and Cameramen.

  • Ensure newscasts are well packaged and free of errors.

  • Conceptualize and deliver breaking news as fast as it happens in a minimum turnaround time.

  • Collaborate with the Production & Technical teams in determining the Presentation of News Content in line with the NTV strategic Objectives.

Newscast Director job at Nation Media Group

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  • Academic: Degree in Journalism and Media Studies

  • Professional: Diploma in TV Production

  • Experience: 2 to 3 years of working experience in TV.

Core Competencies

  • Naturally proficient in the theory and practical aspects of various lighting configurations

  • A sense of news and production work

  • Ability to operate studio equipment

  • Ability to work under minimum supervision

  • Decisive and sensitive under pressure

  • Acute attention to detail and drive for perfection

  • Champion of product excellence

  • Ability to troubleshoot any assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility

  • Ability to work long and odd hours in a fast paced environment

  • Editing skills and Camera work are an added advantage

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