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Nigeria Info 92.3 Port Harcourt, a radio Broadcasting Organization is recruiting to fill the following position:

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY
The work environment is continuously changing and requires flexibility for quick decision making and willingness to follow instructions.
The role has four primary responsibilities: script management, social media coordination, schedule management and research.
This role reports to the station Manager

Nigeria Info is a radio broadcasting organization doing talks news, investigative journalism and new media and is seeking a Production Assistant/Researcher for a collection of its programmes working from our Port Harcourt studios.
The role will support program managers, technicians and presenters through administrative, secretarial, research, programming, scripting, scheduling, formats and social media management functions.
The Production Assistant should demonstrate strong creative, communication and interpersonal abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Script management
Prepare and synthesize briefing notes into on-air usable format for programming of Nigeria Info
Provide research and script support to “The Portal”, “Legally Yours” and other evolving specialist programmes
Social media coordination
Work with programme presenters and news team to develop appropriate FB and twitter content for daily programmes
Support improved “live” interaction between show hosts and audience via social media
Support social media competitions and competitions that feature in programming
Schedule management
Manage call screening for key programmes and work with team to improve call handling
Support outreach to guests and management of their on air appearances
Assist presenters in strengthening forward programming and planning
Researching
Identify suitable content for key shows and research key related issues
Identify prospective guests and activities linked to topics for programmes
Maintain suitable resources for Nigeria Info on key issues – including reports, photos, recordings of key programmes etc

REQUIREMENTS
The candidate should have demonstrated capacity to be punctual, enthusiastic and pragmatic. And also should possess the following qualifications
University Degree in a relevant field.
Efficient use of word processors, spreadsheets, and social media applications
Fluency in both written and spoken English; Pidgin and other languages an added plus.
Ability to be based out of the River State and willingness to travel between states as required.
Proven Flexibility and quick decision making skills
Accuracy and speed to receive interpret and relay messages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills,
Efficiency and composure under intense pressure, absence of supervision and tight schedules.
The candidate must have some experience in the following:
Radio or other electronic media production and/or
Proven experience in a news or report writing environment that demands swift turnaround of written and oral material
Strong social media skills – experience in managing social media platforms will be an advantage
Very strong grasp of current events and news along with its context
Proven record of swift issue based research and reporting
Contracting period.
The position is open for an initial period of 6 months with strong prospect of renewal based on excellent performance.

TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should email a copy of their CV and a 1 page statement on why you are suitable for the position to: jobs@coolwazobiainfo.com  with Port Harcourt Production/Research Asst in subject line.

DUE DATE: 12 November, 2013