TV / Radio Head of Programs

TV / Radio Head of Programs

Natafamdavid Consulting Nigeria Limited is a business growth consultancy company offering tailor made services targeted at building profitable and productive companies with a focus on building sustainable enterprises, comprehensive HR advisory services, brand growth, corporate governance, business strategy and advisory services at different sections of the value chain.

Our services are across-the-board and we are driven by a strong passion to create value for our clients. From the het go, we set out to work with clients across diverse industries, providing strategic solutions to increase our success matrix, productivity, profitability. So far, we have worked with clients in different industries and sectors such as Agriculture, Real Estate, Hospitality, Engineering & Construction, Education, Logistics, Health & Environment, Oil & gas, Retail and more, to achieve their itemized objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: TV / Radio Head of Programs Location: Akure, Ondo Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Programming Strategy:

• Develop and implement the Station's overall TV and Radio programming strategy.

• Develop a balanced and competitive programme schedule that attracts and retains target audiences.

• Review existing programmes and recommend improvements, replacement or new programme concepts.

• Identify emerging audience trends and opportunities for new content.

• Ensure programming supports the Station's brand positioning and revenue objectives.

• Programme Development & Production:

• Generate and develop innovative programme ideas for TV, Radio and digital platforms.

• Oversee programme concepts, scripts, formats, production plans and content calendars.

• Supervise producers, presenters, anchors, reporters and other programme personnel.

• Ensure programmes are delivered according to approved production standards, schedules and budgets.

• Coordinate live broadcasts, special programmes, outside broadcasts and major Station events.

• Content Quality & Editorial Standards:

• Ensure all programmes meet professional broadcasting and editorial standards.

• Monitor programme content for accuracy, relevance, balance, originality and audience appeal.

• Ensure compliance with applicable broadcasting regulations and Station policies.

• Work with the News, Production, Marketing, Technical and Digital teams to ensure seamless content delivery.

• Promote ethical, responsible and credible broadcasting.

• Audience Development:

• Monitor audience feedback, ratings, engagement and programme performance.

• Use audience insights to improve programming decisions.

• Develop programmes that address the interests and needs of identified target audiences.

• Encourage audience participation through phone-ins, social media, digital platforms and other interactive formats.

• Revenue & Commercial Programming:

• Work closely with the Business Development/Marketing team to create commercially viable programmes.

• Identify opportunities for sponsored programmes, branded content, partnerships and special programming.

• Ensure sponsored and paid programmes meet agreed commercial and editorial requirements.

• Contribute to the development of programme proposals and sponsorship packages.

• People & Team Management:

• Lead, coach and motivate the Programmes Department.

• Set performance expectations and KPIs for programme staff.

• Allocate responsibilities and monitor individual and team performance.

• Identify training and development needs.

• Promote teamwork, discipline, creativity and professional excellence.

• Programme Scheduling & Coordination:

• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly and quarterly programme schedules.

• Ensure programmes are delivered on air according to the approved schedule.

• Coordinate programme changes, replacements and special broadcasts.

• Work closely with the Master Control Room/Technical team to minimize missed programmes, dead air and transmission disruptions.

• Programme Performance & Reporting:

• Establish measurable KPIs for programmes and presenters.

• Regularly review programme performance and audience response.

• Prepare periodic programme reports for Management.

• Track programme production costs and ensure effective use of resources.

• Recommend actions to improve programme quality, audience engagement and commercial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Mass Communication, Broadcasting, Journalism, Media Studies, Performing Arts or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or additional qualification in Broadcasting, Media Management or related field will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in television and/or radio broadcasting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position.
• Demonstrable experience in programme production, scheduling and content development.
• Experience managing presenters, producers and programme teams.
• Good understanding of the Nigerian broadcasting environment.
• Experience with both traditional and digital media will be an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies: The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent programme development and production skills.
• Creativity and strong content instincts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of TV and Radio production processes.
• Audience development and content marketing knowledge.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of sponsored programming.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight broadcast deadlines.
• Good understanding of social media and digital content platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with editorial, technical, marketing and administrative teams.

Application Closing Date

8th October, 2026.