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POST: GENERAL MANAGER

LOCATION: NAIROBI

Our client a fast growing Islamic faith based television station based in Kenya is seeking to hire an efficient and result-oriented General Manager who will be tasked with managing and coordinating the technical infrastructure and operations of the station to ensure an efficient and smooth television experience, customer confidence and more revenue generated.

Key Responsibilities

    1.Provide policy direction and advice the company to ensure smooth business operations in television broadcast.
    2. Provide efficient and effective leadership for the business.
    3. Lead the Production and Engineering teams to deliver uninterrupted programs.
    4. Liaise with external suppliers, maintenance and related support teams to ensure good rapport and / or good working relationship with the company.
    5. Spearhead all technical initiatives and strategies in support of the business revenue activities.
    6. Driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, business goals and objectives.
    7. Set aggressive and achievable operational and performance goals for each department aligned to long-term company goals.
    8. Anticipate, specify and recommend for purchasing any technical and production equipment to enhance viewer experience.
    9. Develop and cascade the organization’s mission statement and strategies to be in line with company’s rewards system.
    10. In consultation with the Board of Directors, marshal limited resources to maximize stakeholder value.
    11.Assess team performance and identify learning and development needs of team members and recommend necessary interventions.
    12.Maintain relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors for instance, government agencies, professional bodies relating to journalism, advertising and sales & marketing
    13. Enhance communication and teamwork among organizations departments for synergy.

Skills & Qualifications

    1.Master’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study.
    2. Those with expertise in Journalism, Media or marketing have an added advantage.
    3. A minimum of ten years’ work experience in sales & marketing, brand management or in a similar role.
    3. Must have proven track record of leading a multi-functional team as a senior manager
    4. Should have an understanding of Kenya’s media laws and broadcasting guidelines
    5. Good knowledge of International best practices in broadcasting guidelines
    6. Good knowledge of current trends and best practices in news reporting, brand management and sales & marketing
    7. Good knowledge of organizational policies, systems and procedures.
    8. Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
    9. Must have high level integrity.
    12. Ability to influence cooperation among employees in relation to compliance with existing policies, processes and procedures.
    13. Assertive with an ability to handle delicate situations with tact and diplomacy.
    14. Must be a practising Muslim, guided by the Islamic faith tenets.

HOW TO APPLY

If you possess these qualifications, kindly submit a cover letter to recruitment@synergyglobalnetwork.com by 25TH November 2020 indicating your motivation for the job and expected remuneration. Attach a CV outlining your education and work experience. Quote the job title on the email subject (General Manager – TV Station).

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.