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.

The establishment of Channels Television as a news station was in response to the yearning of Nigerians for a TV station that will among other things:

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?


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Qualities/ Competencies
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 judgment
Makes the right editorial and policy decisions based upon a clear understanding of Channels TV/ BBC distinctive news agenda.

Imagination / Creative Thinking
Translates news and current affairs into high quality video and text content through a detailed understanding of the requirements of digital and social media and possession of the necessary writing, directing and reporting skills.

Decision Making
Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.

Planning and Organizing
Is able to think ahead in order to establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritizes and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.

Resilience
Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.

Influencing and Persuading
The ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behavior change.

Managing Relationships and Team Working
Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works cooperatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working separately or competitively.

Leadership
Ability to create a vision and inspire others to realize it irrespective of circumstances.

Subject Knowledge
Demonstrates an expanding knowledge of News, online editorial and technological developments and business trends in international news.

Analytical Skills
Simplifies complex problems, processes or projects. Identifies casual relationships and constructs frameworks for problem-solving and/or development.

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.

Developing Talent and Diversity
Coaches others to build on strengths and improve on weakness, gives and listens to regular, honest feedback, grows internal new leaders, recruits and develops talent from a diverse range of backgrounds, connects with people from all parts of society.

Flexibility

Adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. Is able to understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue, to adapt an approach as the requirements of a situation change, and to change or easily accept changes in one’s own organization or job requirements. A job specification is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.)
Ability to work with deadlines and without close supervision.
Eligible candidates applying for this position must be able to live and work in Lagos.
Salary and Benefits: Negotiable.

Method of Application

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