Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspapers, magazines, internet publishing, televisions, radios, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 90.2 Billion (FY 2018/2019).

Now, New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd is looking to recruit a dynamic and self motivated individuals to fill the positions of;

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICER.

Position: DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICER.

Reports to: Senior Producer Digital.

Duty Station: Kampala.

Key Result Areas:

• Identify, schedule and promote all content as per the segment schedule;

• Write, edit and upload well angled, accurate, fair and balanced content aimed at engaging the audience to keep traffic figures high;

• Repurpose and re-promote ever-green content;
• Constantly monitor key social media pages and official WhatsApp groups for news tips and latest updates;

• Engage with audience in comments;
• Attend to user feedback on email and social media platforms and, if necessary, channel the queries to the suitable platforms/people.

• Engage with digital teams and supervisors for story ideas and story development including writing and rewriting copy for digital promotion and engagement;

• Engage with individual reporters and supervisors for story ideas and story development including writing and rewriting stories where needed.

• Attend planning meetings and provide input into product development ideas and make follow ups on developing stories;

• Promote Newspaper, E-paper and broadcast platform content online.

• Peer review and proof-read own and fellow digital team’s work to eliminate typos/errors,

• Coach and interact with members of the digital team on best practices in digital engagement.

• Liaise with the Visuals hub to generate illustrations which best illustrate content.

• Participate in integration and cross-promotion of content across Vision Group platforms

• Submit daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly productivity reports.
• Ensure the proper use of content on Vision Group network resources for future retrieval and use.Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/ Journalism/Literaturein English & English Language.

• Content Marketing certificate.
• 3 years’ relevant work experience 
  
  Technical Competences:

• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms.
• Social media communication.
• Proficient in the English Language as well as other platform-relevant local language; both written and spoken,

• Proficient in the use of relevant computer packages,
• Excellent multimedia editing and design skills,
• Excellent writing and video-editing skills,
• In-depth understanding of journalism ethics and demonstrated news judgment and headline writing abilities,

• Vast knowledge of local and foreign news/trends,
• Good understanding of the digital environment,
• Innovation, initiative and a high sense of news judgement.
  
  Behavioral Competences:

• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills,
• Creative and innovative thinking,
• Excellent planning and organizations skills,
• Dynamic in the acquisition of new skills for better performance,
• Excellent attention to detail,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Proactive, quick decision making and judgment,
• Ability to work under minimal supervision,
• Ability to work under tight deadlines,
• High level of integrity, responsiveness and responsibility,
• Strong analytical skills and result oriented,
• Flexible and highly receptive to change.
  
  Description of purpose
• Achieve high quality, informative and compelling engagement across Vision Group platforms, delivered in formats the audience can consume.
  
  Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications and CVs to the: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 17th May, 2021.

Position: ICT USER SUPPORT OFFICER.

Reports to: ICT Support Supervisor.

Duty Station: Kampala.

Key Result Areas:

• Troubleshoot computer hardware, software and user related issues by establishing the root cause and then fixing the problem to ensure minimal disruption to work;

• Carryout scheduled maintenance for hardware and software by evaluating the computer status to minimize system

breakdowns;

• Install and deploy IT equipment with all the required software as per defined checklist to ensure that users have all the

necessary tools to work;

• Train users in basic hardware and software use by identifying the ICT knowledge gaps to empower users to carry out their day to day activities;

• Identify and assess user IT related needs and advise management so that they can make informed decisions on the user needs;

• Attend to user service requests in a timely manner to ensure user satisfaction.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering.
• ITIL Foundation certification will be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ relevant work experience.

Technical Competences:

• Good knowledge of servers, hardware, software, troubleshooting and networking.
• Ability to work independently to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis and identify technical issues.

Behavioral Competences:

• Excellent communication skills,
• Excellent interpersonal skills,
• Innovative with excellent problem solving skills,
• Team player with excellent customer care,
• Creative excellent problem solving skills.
• Good at time management,
• Attention to detail,
• Result oriented.

Description of purpose

Deliver front line ICT support for users by providing technical support and troubleshooting for all aspects of computer hardware, network and software to ensure user satisfaction.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications and CVs to the: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 17th May, 2021.

Position: PRODUCER NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Reports to: Senior Producer.

Duty Station: Kampala.

Key Result Areas:

• Generate and produce multimedia news and current affairs

content for broadcast, digital, visual and print platforms to grow

and recruit audiences within set deadlines.

• Ensure production of daily news that meets audience needs and

expectations by;

- Supervising, deploying and debriefing multimedia journalists

to ensure production of quality multimedia content that meets

Vision Group’s house-style and editorial policy,

- Monitoring multimedia journalists while in the field,

- Editing stories/ scripts submitted by multimedia journalists,

- Designing a docket or running order and submit for approval,

- Previewing footage and approving stories before they go on air,

- Briefing the news anchors on the items in the day`s bulletin,

- Coordinating live studio broadcasts,

- Anchoring the news when required,

- Liaising with sales, marketing and other content teams to flag/promote special offerings.

• Manage performance of direct reports to ensure a highly productive team by;

- Identifying talent for the team,

- Carrying out performance appraisals for the team (Multimedia journalists, Anchors and Video Editors),

- Train, coach and motivate reporters for multimedia competency, high productivity, professionalism & efficiency.

• Participate in integration and cross-promotion of news content across Vision Group platforms.

• Monitor and manage section costs through proper budgeting and adherence to budget

• Submit monthly, quarterly & annual section reports on achievements, operational challenges and projects in order to support improvement of the quality of the products and decision making.

Qualification and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Journalism/Communication.
• Masters in Journalism/Communication will be added advantage.
• 3-5 years relevant working experience as a Print/Broadcast journalist.

Technical Competences:

• Multi-media journalism skills,
• Excellent news judgement and analytical skills,
• In-depth understanding of journalism ethics,
• Excellent research and evaluation skills,
• Vast knowledge on current and social affairs,
• Business or Project Management,
• Proficient in both written and spoken English/Luganda and any other local language,

• Proficient in the use of basic computer packages; MS Office and multi-media skills,

• Excellent proposal writing and presentation skills,
• Excellent training and presentation skills.

Behavioral Competences:

• Excellent leadership skills,
• High level of Integrity,
• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills
• Results oriented,
• Creative and innovative thinking,
• Quick decision making and judgment,
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision,
• Ability to work under tight deadlines,
• Ability to manage dynamic teams.

Description of purpose

Ensure production and airing of news content that will attract, retain audiences and deliver Vision Group’s strategy, house-style, editorial policy and professional standards.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications and CVs to the: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 17th May, 2021.

Position: TECHNICAL OFFICER

Reports to: Technical Manager.

Duty Station: Mbarara.

Key Result Areas:

• Operate and man the control room equipment to ensure quality signal by:

- Monitoring output for video and audio signal,

- Preparing for studio programs,

- Video switching and audio mixing,

- Creating and loading playlists according to the TV schedule and Commercial Traffic Schedule(CTS),

- Carrying out maintenance works on equipment to ensure they are operational,

- Troubleshooting and repairing equipment to minimize downtime in line with control room technical guidelines,

- Participating in the installation of control room and studio equipment,

- Liaising with the Aggregation manager and Programme controller on approved music content and fillers.

• Deliver quality outside broadcasting by:

- Carrying out site surveys to ensure good signal strength,

- Installing production and transmission equipment,

- Operating the equipment and ensuring its safe handling.

• Prepare daily reports for the Transmission manager.

Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering (preferably)/ Electrical Engineering,
• 3 years relevant working experience in Electronic media.

Technical Competences:

• Electrical Engineering,
• Knowledge of programming, scheduling, and broadcast.
• Good knowledge of broadcast equipment
• Proficient in computer skills (IT Network, broadcast software and troubleshooting).

Behavioral Competences:

• High Integrity,
• Good communicational, organizational and analytical skills,
• Results oriented,
• Pay attention to detail,
• Flexible.
• Work under minimal supervision.

Description of purpose

Ensure smooth transmission and quality signal of the Vision Group broadcast channels in line with the broadcasting standards.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications and CVs to the: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 17th May, 2021.

Position: PROGRAMMES CONTROLLER (4) (Bukedde TV 1 & 2, Urban and Wan Luo TV)

Reports to: Station Manager

Duty Station: Kampala

Description of purpose

Direct and coordinate activities and schediles and ensure delivery of broadcast content is in complaince with broadcast statutory standards

Key Result Areas:

• Ensure all programming is in line with Editorial Policy and minimum regualtory standards;

- Acquire and schedule programming of content

- Liaise with producers to review and prep presenters before they go on air

- Ensure availability of all paid and in-house content scheduled to air as per the required timelines

- Monitor on a daily; air programming and participate in program reviews.

• Ensure quality programming that attracts, maintains and increases the viewing audience;
• Report weekly to the station manager on the perofrmance perspectives of the station (finance, customer , process and people)
• Ensure adherence to program line up and liaise with schedulers for appropriate fillers.

Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Mass Communication/Journalism/ any other relevant qualification
• 3 years relevant working experience in a competitive broadcasting environment.

Technical Competences:

• Competent broadcasting technology skills (cool edit, adobe audition, imediatouch, jazzler, RCS, news boss etc)
• Knowledge of programming, scheduling, and broadcast.
• Good knowledge of broadcast equipment
• Hosting/on air delivery - added advantage
• Fluent in English and one of the following languages; Luganda Runyakitara and Luo.

Behavioral Competences:

• Excellent leadership/people management skills
• High integrity
• Excellent communicational, organizational, analytical and planning skills
• Results oriented
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Judgement and decision making - considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Work under minimal supervision
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit applications and CVs to the: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 17th May, 2021.