JSI/SEUHP seeks to hire a Radio Serial Drama Director immediately . The occupant of this role will provide leadership for both the coordination and creative aspects of the radio serial drama production and will be expected to cover all tasks across all phases of the production process including pre and post production activities. The director must be able to work independently on multiple coordination and production tasks in collaboration with internal and external project team member and stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
HRM
· Lead the recruitment of actors, editor, sound engineer ... needed for the production of the radio serial drama
· Lead the preparation of recruitment documents, recruitment process for all the casting and related duties
· Manage all team members including managing rehearsal space arrangement, handling per diem payment, ensure production schedule is well adhered to
Creative production
· Guide the development, production and implementation of a 26-episode radio serial drama
· Organize and lead casting and selection process
· Ensure quality standards are maintained at each stage of the production process
· Direct 26 episodes of the planned radio serial drama in Amharic
Planning
· Lead the development of production schedule (weekly and monthly)
· Develop logistics plans and make arrangements activities associated activities with the production (casting, props etc).
· Ensure timely production of all deliverable s
· Participate in the preparation of budget
Leading the creative team
· Organize regular production planning and follow up meetings with team members
· Support and follow up directors in the pre and production process
· Makes sure that the production process is followed per plan
· Regularly record, maintain and communicate the status of production with the program management team
· Make sure production tracking sheet is used and updated
· Prepare and share status updates with the program team
Reporting and monitoring
· Regularly update and maintain communication with team members and other relevant bodies
· Maintain written documentation of the production process (log books, schedules, reports, contracts, consent forms etc)
Knowledge, and Skills - Candidates applying to this position must possess the following qualities:
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Ability to lead, manage and maintain team
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· Ability to deliver under strict timeline and pressing conditions
· Initiative, flexibility and adaptability to the unique working arrangement of the program with other stakeholders
· Ability to motivate team of workers
· 5 years directing experience in radio/TV/Film production
· Training and experience in radio production and proficiency in editing soft wares
· Minimum of BA degree in film production/ theater arts or related field
· Proficiency in MS Office application software and knowledge of basic radio production related software and hardware
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