Overview: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) Ethiopia is seeking applicants for radio producer role for Integrated Youth Activity (IYA) project funded by USAID.

The position holder works within a radio production team and as part of a larger youth-focused media development team. The youth-radio program is part of a transmedia campaign that addresses multiple issues related with Ethiopian youth. He/she supports the conceptualization and design of a youth-focused weekly radio program, scouting and production of stories, editing of different episodes as well as producing various radio PSAs.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Support the development and design of a youth-focused radio program that can be broadcasted and/or featured in other platforms
• Conduct research and interviews as needed to support the production of the radio program and other media components
• Scout and identify youth from different regions based on agreed guidelines, to feature in the radio program addressing selected topics for each episode
• Interview identified youth to come up with their compelling stories in relation to the topics raised in each episode
• Serve as a host for the radio program and other media productions as appropriate
• Produce and disseminate the program on assigned radio stations and other selected platforms
• Ensure high quality production and programming using Adobe Audition or other similar, compatible, high-end audio software
• Coordinate with other producers, relevant project staff, and other media producers within and outside CCP to ensure that the program runs smoothly and synergizes all transmedia components
• Make sure that all messages transmitted through the radio program are accurate, up-to-date and appropriate.
• Participate in editorial and other meetings related to the production of the radio program and other media outputs as required.
• Ensure produced materials are reviewed in a timely manner and according to schedule giving ample time to incorporate feedback in the final production
• Ensure the delivery of ready-for-transmission materials to the stations and follow-up (monitor) the transmission of the program at the designated station at the designated time
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Location of position: Addis Ababa with frequent field trip to project sites    

Required no. 1 (one)

Duration of Employment: 1 year with possible extension  

Job Requirements

Desired Qualification and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge on social and behavioral communication is preferred
• Proficiency in English and Amharic, knowledge of other Ethiopian languages is a plus
• Creative and strong written and oral communication
• Ability to travel to regions to scout, identify, recruit youth and conduct interviews

How to Apply

Candidates with the required Knowledge, skills proven experiences are invited to submit their CV & application via: hr@jhuccpeth.org .

Note: Use "Radio Producer" as the subject title of your email. Qualified Female applicants are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.