Job Vacancy At Channels TV Headquarters in Lagos [Read More]

Channels TV urgently seeks an Online Content Producer to fill a position at its Headquarters in Lagos. Job Title: Online Content Producer Location: Channels TV, 44/48 Channels TV, Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Isheri North, Lagos State Position Type: Full Time Job Description: - Ensure the Website is updated as often as required by posting of current updates to Website daily. -Plan, structure, edit, report, and write news and information content for the Website and other new media platforms. -Create, edit and arrange the text, video, audio, images and other materials that may be included on the Website. -Getting stories daily and writing news/feature stories out of live TV programmes for the Website. -Transcribing TV tracks into online stories. -Prepare, re-design and re-write reports articles sent in by TV correspondents on the field to suit publication on the Website. -Source and edit photographs that should accompany articles published on the Website. Facilitate the editorial gathering of local Web news, writing and editing same. -Gleaning information from various veritable sources and contacts and reproducing the material into strong compelling Web material using writing styles suitable for the Web. -Upload Stories on the website-Word Press compliant Content Management System. -Upload and edit videos using either offline or online software and upload same on Youtube with appropriate tags, descriptions and annotations. -Enhance the news content on the Web with outside links, maps, slideshows. -Convert new media content to broadcast style. -Coordinate news editorial and technical staff to facilitate the migration of multi-media content to new media platforms, including video, audio, still photos and graphics. -Assist in Online coverage of major news events, breaking news. -will serve as a Google+ Hangout Producer, which includes live transmission on YouTube. -Managing the content on different social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube). -Manage wire feeds and publish to the Website where appropriate. -Monitor online analytics and reporting systems. -Applications include HTML, Flash, ASP.Net, DreamWeaver, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, and FTP programs. Qualifications and Experience: -Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Computer Science or an HND Degree in related field. Training in Multimedia production will be an added advantage. -Should have at least 3-4 years professional experience of Web production and Web content management. -Must have aptitude in Adobe Premiere and digital audio editing. -Expert knowledge of Web production and reporting stories. -Solid understanding of Web standards, design and usability. -High skilled in all areas of editing and encoding techniques. -Position demands excellent writing skills, Web editing, interface design and Web production skills. -Must demonstrate good journalism and writing skills as well as an understanding of current events. -Expert knowledge of web-design tools, such as HTML, Flash, ASP.Net, DreamWeaver, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, and FTP programs (at least 2-4 years experience of using these tools). -Must have good understanding of journalism legal principles. -Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced newsroom environment strongly preferred. -Excellent knowledge of Online Content- Management Systems preferred. -Good understanding of mass media and social media. -Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and ability to work under pressure as a member of a team. -Exceptional communication and editing skills. Eligible candidates applying for this position must be able to live and work in Lagos. Salary: Negotiable Send CVs to Jobs@channelstv.com Closing date August 30, 2013