MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION – EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 1 OF 2023
Ministry of Information, Communication, Science, Technology and Innovation
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
JOB TITLE: Studio/Outside Broadcast Personnel
GRADE: D
RESPONSIBLE TO: PRODUCTION OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: BROADCASTING- LTV
NO. OF POSITIONS: 10
JOB SUMMARY
A Studio/Outside Broadcast Personnel is responsible for recording television productions and broadcasting programmes from the studios and providing live national events from production locations.
MAIN DUTIES
- Studio recording and outside broadcasting
- Operates studio and OB Van cameras.
- Designs studio for different recordings.
- Designs lighting set for different recordings.
- Manages audio for different recordings set-ups.
- Prepares studio for studio recordings including live news and current affairs programmes.
- Rig and unrig OB Van in all recording sites.
- Operates character generator.
REPRESENTATIONAL DUTIES
- Liaises with media houses, international organizations, and TV stations.
- Attends workshops and conferences on matters relating to production operations.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- A good understanding of the language of the transmission
- Excellent visual and aural awareness, excellent color vision and aesthetic abilities.
- A good sense of rhythm to produce accurate and sensitive transitions and appreciation of music.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety procedures.
- Ability to organize, multitask, solve problems, and pay attention to details, work as a team, excellent verbal communication and IT skills.
EDUCATION
- Associate Degree in Broadcasting – Radio and Television/ TV and Film Production plus two years’ experience in Television/Radio production. OR
- Diploma in Computers Systems Engineering/ Computer Science / Electronics Engineering/ Graphics designer or equivalent plus two years of television work experience
RESPONSIBILITIES
For Work of Others
The job requires the incumbent to maintain smooth working relations with editors, news producers, programme producers and librarians.
For Property (Equipment, Materials and Finance)
The job places on the incumbent responsibility to ensure security and safety of the studio equipment, computers and tapes in his or her custody.
For Effect of Errors
The incumbent is responsible for the errors committed by junior staff in the execution of their duties such as failure to observe safety and operational procedures, which could result in loss of property, equipment, data and software or failure to render the service.
For the Safety of Others
The job places on the incumbent responsibility to enforce and ensure that proper safety and operational procedures are followed to ensure the safety of personnel working under him/her.
COMPLEXITY
The incumbent has the authority to use his/her creativity to enhance the structure of the programmes.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
The incumbent regularly solves problems involving studio equipment, rigging and television production sets.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent is expected to work independently under minimum supervision by the Production manager and content editor.
DEXTERITY
The job requires good eyesight, listening skills and mental capability to record programmes or produce live productions. It also requires the artistic resourcefulness of the individual.
CONTACTS
The job requires the incumbent to make contacts with:
- Production Manager, during briefing sessions, reporting meetings and when seeking advice, guidance and authority.
- News personnel, programme personnel and engineering on a daily basis in the execution of duties.
- Other departments and sections for coordination of the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation’s activities.
- Other utility organizations to discuss issues of mutual interest.
- Production Director during briefing sessions for news and programme production
- At times with the public to explain and disseminate information regarding issues relevant to his/her department.
EFFORT
Mental Effort
The job requires high mental effort.
Physical Effort
The job requires little physical effort.
Emotional Effort Usually, the incumbent will find himself/herself under immense pressure, especially during news or live productions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Unfavorable Conditions
The incumbent may work under very cold conditions within the studios or away during field coverage’s.
HAZARDS
The job is generally classified as less hazardous.
Applications should be made on the relevant forms G.P. 103 for first appointment, G.P.104 for serving officers accompanied by up-to-date performance appraisal forms, certified document of National Identification – ID, not passport must be addressed to:
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
P. O. BOX 36
3rd FLOOR MOPOSO HOUSE
MASERU- 100
OR
Hand delivered to the Human Resource Office, Moposo House 3rd floor. The closing date for submission of applications is the 3rd June 2023.
THAPELI TJABANE (MR)
Principal Secretary (ai)
Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovations