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. 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.

Reports to:     Transmedia lead

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 including social media.

• Conduct research and interviews as needed to support the production of the radio program and other media components.

• Regularly travel to different cities to identify and scout youth who can be featured in the radio program, following agreed-upon guidelines.

• 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 required.

• Ensure high quality production and programming using software like Adobe Audition or other similar, compatible, high-end audio software.

• Ensure 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 timely reviewed produced materials are in a manner and according to schedule giving ample time to incorporate feedback in the final production.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

Desired Qualification and Attributes

• High school complete and above.

• At least one year experience on youth radio production and hosting is a must.

• At least one year experience in collecting stories from regions is a requirement.

• Ability to travel to regions to scout, identify, recruit youth and conduct interviews is essential.

• 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 

How to Apply

Candidates with the required Knowledge, skills proven experiences are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter via e-mail, to ccpeth-hr@jh.edu no later than October 8, 2023.