Managing Director New Times Corporation at National Media Commission

• Administer and manage the corporation on a day-to-day basis
• Implement policies and support the formulation of strategic plans
• Ensure the preparation and submission of relevant reports on the operations of the corporation to the Board
• Develop and maintain a management culture that will foster co-operation, commitment, efficiently, accountability, productivity and healthy labour relations
• Develop and implement systems and methods for effective monitoring and control of activities of the corporation and healthy labour relations
• Any other relevant duties/responsibilities that may be assigned by the Board

• A Master’s degree in the Sciences or Arts, preferably Mass Communication, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Economics, Management or a Post-Graduate Professional Certificate/Qualification or relevant specialist industry training with not less than 10 years of post-qualification relevant work experience, 5 years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable institution
• The successful candidate should be able to serve a term of 4 years before he/she attains the compulsory retirement age of 60 years

• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of the print media
• Demonstration of creativity and good business acumen
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent administrative and supervisory skills
• Good team player
• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer and software application
• Conversant with the Financial Administration Act, the Public Procurement Act, the Internal Audit Agency Act, the National Media Commission Act and the 1992 constitution
• Excellent marketing orientation and good knowledge of media networks, particularly the Print media

• A letter of application
• A two-page statement of vision for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Applicant’s address
• 3 referees

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