Radio Africa Employment Opportunities

Radio Africa Group is a fast growing and dynamic media company consisting of 6 radio stations, one TV station and one newspaper.

We are looking for talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated individuals keen on a career enhancing opportunity, to fill the following positions.

Studio Production Executive
Ref HR 1 /03/11

Reporting to the Channel Executive, the Studio Production Executive will creatively incorporate a variety of film techniques using digital, video, electronic, film cameras and also undertake still pictures if and when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Shoot the daily news, reality shows, other shows and handle simultaneous live edits using Kenya's only fifth generation TV production system.
• Work in tandem with the producers of various content to ensure that all shoots meet the quality and style standards of the station
• Guide the production team in rehearsing and choreographing for shoots
• Responsible for ensuring that all studio equipment is in good working order at all times.
• Assemble the camera equipment and accessories before and after all shoots

Qualifications

• Ability to work with production equipment and software
• Experience in a production environment is mandatory
• Relevant technological aptitude and high level computer dexterity is required
• Professional training in Film and/or TV production is an advantage
• Studio experience is preferred

The Person

• Highly technical and creative individual with an ability to envision the end product
• Ability to work swiftly and keep abreast of the latest trends in the industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire trust in the crew

Junior Animator
Ref HR 2/03/11

Reporting to the Imaging & Content Executive, the Junior Animator will create graphics and develop animations from various concepts

Key Responsibilities

• Create channel commercial and promotional graphics and animations
• Conduct graphical overlay of content
• Build accurate, detailed frame-by-frame visuals
• Ensure the section meets clients' commercial expectations and deadlines
• Record dialogue and work with the editors to composite the various layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics).

Qualifications

• Professional training in Film and/or TV production
• Minimum of 1 year's work experience in a similar position in the Media Industry
• Working experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects and Adobe Flash.
• Proven track record in creation of graphics and animations

The Person

• Ability to multi task, with superb coordination and communication skills
• High proficiency in Final Cut Pro Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After effects is mandatory
• An energetic, self driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty
• A gifted artist with advanced creativity and innovation skills
• Results oriented and energetic team player with a passion for the business

Note: Applicants for the junior animator's position will be required to include a show reel exhibiting their work. Any applications received without a show reel will automatically be disqualified.

Radio Africa Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate.

Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the Group Human Resources Manager via email hr@kissfm.co.ke; 2nd Floor Lion Place, Westlands, so as to reach us by 14th March 2011.

Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.