Channels Television is one of the 13 independent television stations currently broadcasting in Nigeria, since the Federal Government deregulated the broadcast media in 1992.
The Company was licensed in June 1993 and allocated a frequency on UHF (channel 39). It began transmission two years later under the name Channels Television and now broadcasts to a well discerning audience of over 20 million people.
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Business New/Program Anchor
Department : Editorial (Channels TV)
Reports to : Business Editor / Controller News – Current Affairs
Location : Lagos
Job Description
We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced and creative Business Anchor to join our service at the Headquarters in Lagos.



We are dedicated to building a multi-talented workforce and therefore strongly encourage a wide range of applications from relevant individuals in the Media and Business industry. Equal Employment Opportunity is top on our corporate values, regardless of background.
Are you that candidate with the right attitude and exceptional qualities we are looking for, who will effortlessly match competence and experience with our mission, core values and work ethics? Please proceed to read the requirements below:
Job requirements
You would be involved in :

Anchoring of Business Programmes and Business News
Production of Business News and Business Programmes including Special Business Reports and collaboration with the team on Research for the Programmes.
Reporting Business events as Scheduled or Commercial Programming
Conducting interviews, Write Scripts and Edit Reports
Doing Piece-to-Camera and Stand Uppers LIVE reporting from Locations,
Voice-over for Reports and Programmes,
Collaborating with Non-Linear Editors to produce reports and shows.

Qualifications/Skills Required
The following will be required of an Ideal candidate :

Must have a University Degree (B.A./BSc.) preferably in Mass Communication, English, Economics, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Statistics or qualification in related field.
Post Graduate Degree/Master’s Degree (M.BA/M.Sc.) is an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of 5 years work experience in this field.
Must be experienced in television broadcast.
An excellent knowledge of the Economy, Business, Investments, Markets and Industry: Money and Capital Markets,
Strong professional ability, dexterity, and agility
Strong, reliable and useful inter-personal connection/relationship with policy and decision makers, business leaders, industry experts, etc.
Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Qualities:

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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Hard working.
Possess strong intelligence, ideas and skills to achieve results.
Ability to challenge the status quo and drive through changes.
Result-oriented and proactive attitude.
Rational and analytic thinking.
Team player.
Time management.
Ability to work with deadlines with little or no supervision



Job Title: Business Producer
Department : Editorial
Reports to : Business Editor / Controller News – Current Affairs
Location : Lagos
Job Description
We are looking for a highly qualified, experienced and creative Editorial Business Producer to join our service at the Headquarters in Lagos.
We are committed to building a multi-talented workforce and therefore strongly encourage a wide range of applications from relevant individuals in the Media and Business industry. Equal Employment Opportunity is top on our corporate values, regardless of background.
Are you that candidate with the right attitude and exceptional qualities we are looking for, who will effortlessly match competence and experience with our mission, core values and work ethics? Please proceed to read the requirements below:
Job requirements:

Responsible for the production of daily Business News and Business Programmes, which includes in-depth research and writing business topics for Business Programmes, selecting, booking, arranging, and conducting interviews for broadcasts setting up the look and feel and Graphics design of scheduled shows.
Design subject(s)/topics of discussion, drawing up and preparing the main and sub-theme(s), sourcing and managing guests for the shows.
Ensuring all content inserts for Programmes are edited and ready in advance,
Work with the Business Production Desk, Write and update stories, News Bars and Slides for TV and the Website.
Mechanize scripts, previewing materials, scripting and sourcing for broadcast materials, edit reports.
Take up on the field assignments, cut out track-ups and write intros occasionally for the news.
Collect and analyze relevant background information related to stories in order to provide complete and accurate information and facts about news, events, etc. by interview, investigation, or observation.
Review and evaluate notes taken about events aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
Generate original hard and soft new stories about business and the economy.
Develop, report and write stories and work with the Business Desk to create business news stories.
Work with Non-Linear Editors to edit visuals and produce reports.
Work with other Business Producers on the Business Desk.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Must have a University Degree (B.A./BSc.) preferably in Mass Communication or qualification in business related field.
Post Graduate Degree/Master’s Degree (M.BA/M.Sc) is an added advantage.
Must have a minimum of 5 years work experience in this field.
Must be experienced in television broadcast.
Must have a good understanding and be abreast of the financial markets and state of the economy and must be comfortable with statistics/data, etc.
Strong professional ability, dexterity, and agility.
Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.




Job Title: Shoot Edit Co-Production
Position Type : Contract (Continuing)
Location : Channels TV, 44-48 Channels TV Avenue Isheri North, Lagos State
Job Description
Channels TV is looking for a highly qualified Shoot Edit Co-Production at its Headquarters in Lagos. We are working with BBC to co-produce a lively, weekly current affairs Programme for Nigerian audiences. It will feature an in depth look at strong African stories, look at issues that touch the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad, deliver original storytelling and hard-hitting studio discussions and interviews.
Are you that candidate with the right attitude and exceptional qualities we are looking for, who will effortlessly match competence and experience with our mission, core values and work ethics?
Please proceed to read the requirements below:
Expectations:
We need a creative and experienced shoot edit to work in a Co-Production Unit and work across all platforms with our journalists who work across TV, Digital and Social platforms. You need to demonstrate that you are experienced in filming and delivering creative ideas for digital and TV.
The successful candidate will need to have excellent knowledge of news and current affairs in Nigeria and across Africa and an understanding of what audiences are looking for in digital and social media news coverage.
To provide high-quality and creative filming from the field, edit video and feed the material back to base.
Working closely with a Reporter you will be responsible for getting to locations with appropriate equipment. You will visually shape ideas for the Channels/BBC co-production as well as contribute your own story ideas.
Job Summary:

Offering creative ideas on how to film and illustrate news stories and features.
Filming and sending video to base on breaking news stories.
Shooting and editing complete news features.
Recording reporter links and pieces to camera in creative ways and to edit full programme.
Working closely with reporters to develop scripts and occasionally writing material.
Field producing news coverage.
Working abroad and in hostile environments.
You may be required to work on other genres at times .
It is vital that you have excellent command of spoken and written English and a working grasp of at least one major Nigerian language.
Requirements:
Shooting video of the highest quality for either live transmission or recording, providing a representative visual and audio account of events.
This will include camerawork, sound work and lighting in the field and where required, at base.
Contributing original ideas to improve the visual and journalistic content of the story and being aware of the different styles and formats.
Selecting, preparing, and editing material for broadcast and meeting strict transmission deadlines.
Setting up and coordinating on-site facilities to meet programme needs, including leading teams e.g. on multiple camera shoots.
On occasion, undertaking interviews and some production duties on location in both recorded and live situations.
Responsible for getting to locations with appropriate equipment, often on their own. Liaising effectively and establishing good relationships with all other contacts both outside and within.
Maintaining professional standards of accuracy and impartiality and fair dealing.
Contributing to the development of operational procedures and maximize the use of existing and new technology.
Operating within standard Safety and Editorial guidelines. At all times maintaining professional journalistic, ethical and technical standards.
Qualifications/Skills:
Candidates will have relevant experience in a creative video or film environment, practicing a range of location craft skills (e.g. camerawork /lighting /editing /location facilities). They will be able to demonstrate strong interest in and proven commitment to content that appeals to an African audience and excellent news contacts.
Experience of filming, editing, and packaging content for TV, digital and radio.
Must have the full range of location craft and technical skills, the ability to operate current broadcast technical equipment on location and at base, demonstrating a well-developed sense of visual awareness and a willingness to learn how to use new technology and kit.
Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload, react positively to situations at short notice and plan ahead.
Excellent digital skills with track record of researching and discovering stories and after appropriate training use PNG, Quickfire and other newsgathering systems.
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across and within the organizations.
Values variety and individual differences and help create a culture, environment and practices which respect and value differences.
Demonstrable a thorough editorial awareness, understanding and judgment.
The successful candidate will be required to travel at short notice and may be needed to work across Africa, sometimes for several days and may be asked to work in hostile environments.
Qualities:
The following competencies (behaviors and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
Editorial Judgement:
Makes the right editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of the requirements of news coverage as well as those of the programme departments.
Creative thinking:
Translates news into high quality programming through a detailed understanding of the requirements of the broadcast media. Has imaginative ideas of different story treatments and ideas.
Managing relationships and team working:
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people both internally and externally. Works cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.
Decision Making:
Is ready and able to take initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of decisions.
Communication:
The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Influencing Others:
Presents sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others, including influencing the agenda of targeted outlets.

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Salary and Benefits: Negotiable

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