May 24, United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Radio Journalism Consultant Jobs in South Sudan

The Communications and Public Information Section (CPI) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) operates a radio station tasked with disseminating information of importance, promoting awareness of the Mission’s mandate, and peace messages. This strategy requires radio personnel to communicate in a compelling, interactive, accurate and impartial manner with diverse audiences across the country.

In the current fragile political and security climate where South Sudan is transitioning from conflict to peace and its first post-independence elections, it is crucial for Radio Miraya staff to utilize approaches that are sensitive to peacebuilding, protect the network from being used for political purposes, and provide a safe space for conflict resolution and civic engagement.

In addition, after 18 years in existence and in response to recommendations of internal and external audits, Radio Miraya is seeking to refresh its brand, revamp its news and programming, and enhance the skills of its personnel in newsgathering and the production and distribution of high-quality news and current affairs content.

To improve basic reporting, production of news and programming, and presentation skills of broadcast journalists

Identify a story, research and gather the key components

Interview talent (live and pre-recorded)

Script compelling stories with strong structures and told from a human perspective where possible

Edit and voice packages

Conduct live interviews

Present news bulletins

Develop the skills for the broadcast journalists to conceptualize, produce and present podcasts

Topic ideation

Scripting

Recording high-quality audio

Sound design

Editing

Presenting

Marketing

Improve the capacity of radio personnel to develop and deliver concepts for new, inclusive, and engaging news and current affairs programming, including shows dealing with political, youth and women’s issues.

Identify target audiences

Develop programme concepts, including branding, structure, content, and presentation style

Sourcing talent to feature on shows

Interview techniques

Processes to evaluate and report on programme reach, engagement, and performance (d) In coordination with the Chief of Radio, review news and current affairs programming schedule and Radio Miraya branding and promotion and provide recommendations on changes/improvements.

Structure, content and delivery of key news programmes

Programme topics for current affairs shows and broadcast timings to maximize audience reach

Miraya logo and branding refresh, including jingles and other promotional techniques

Style of presentation

Processes to capture and respond to audience feedback

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in broadcast journalism, journalism/communications, international relations, political science, or related fields. A first level university degree with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

At least 10 years’ experience working in broadcast journalism, with international radio experience required.

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Film/Video/TV, Media, Broadcast Operations and Broadcast Journalism is required.

Technical training in the field of radio broadcast and specific knowledge of software editing packages is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both oral and written English is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Radio Journalism Consultant Jobs in South Sudan

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