MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NO. I OF 2025
REF: CM/CIR/30
JOB TITLE: TV Production Editor II
GRADE: E
NO. OF POSITIONS: One (1)
DEPARTMENT: Broadcasting
RESPONSIBLE TO: TV Production Editor I
Job Summary
Under the supervision of TV Production Editor I, the incumbent assists on post-production projects for television or film, editing programmes and news including reviewing raw footage, logging each shot into the database for easy access, compiling requested footage, preparing the editing equipment and software, and loading up the videos before editing begins.
Main Duties
- Edit short-form video content (programme logos and promos) in a variety of styles on a daily basis
- Assist Sub-Editors with ingesting, formatting, and syncing of incoming raw footage – basic edit prep
- Help create video assets for social platforms
- Create title graphics and thumbnails as necessary
- Manage media of all footage and files
- Participate in news meetings and story ideation brainstorm sessions
- Coordinate post-production, including preparing graphics and publishing video stories
- Create and log project files
- Insert subtitles and sync audio files
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of television production workflow
- Innovative thinker and creative problem solver
- Team player with great ideas to share and develop
- Ability to take direction, work independently, and maintain focus on goals
- Artistic mindset
- IT skills
Representational Duties
- Liaising with media houses, international organizations, and TV stations
- Attending workshops and conferences on matters relating to production operations
Education
- Diploma in Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film Production; relevant experience will be an added advantage
- Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering; relevant experience working with television systems will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
For Work of Others
- Maintain smooth working relations with editors, news producers, programme producers, and librarians
For Property (Equipment, Materials, and Finance)
- Ensure security and safety of studio equipment, computers, and recorded material in custody
For Effect of Errors
- Responsible for errors committed by junior staff in execution of duties such as failure to observe safety and operational procedures, which could result in loss of property, equipment, data, software, or failure to render service
For Safety of Others
- Enforce and ensure proper safety and operational procedures are followed to ensure safety of personnel
Complexity
- Authority to use own creativity to enhance the structure of programmes
Problem Solving
- Regularly solves problems involving video content
Supervision Received
- Expected to work independently under minimum supervision by the Production Editor I, Sub-Editor, and Content Editor
Dexterity
- Requires good eyesight, listening skills, and mental capability to identify quality of video clips
- Requires artistic resourcefulness
Contacts
- Production Manager during briefing sessions, reporting meetings, and for guidance
- News personnel, programme personnel, and engineering staff daily
- Other utility organizations to discuss issues of mutual interest
- Production Director during briefing sessions for news and programme production
Effort
Mental Effort
- High mental effort required
Physical Effort
- Little physical effort required
Emotional Effort
- Often under immense pressure, especially during daily news and special programme editing
Working Conditions
Unfavourable Conditions
- May work under very cold conditions within studios or during field coverages
Hazards
- Generally classified as a less hazardous job
Application Instructions
Applications should be made on the relevant forms:
- G.P. 103 for first appointment
- G.P. 104 for serving officers
Applications must be date-stamped and accompanied by:
- Certified educational certificates
- Up-to-date and duly filled performance appraisal form
- Copy of confirmation letter
- Certified copy of ID
Addressed to:
The Human Resource Office
Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation
P.O. Box 36
3rd Floor, Moposo House
Maseru 100
Submission Method:
Applications must be hand-delivered to the Human Resource Office, Moposo House, 3rd Floor.
Closing Date: 15th August 2025