Supervisor – Satellite desk

The Supervisor – Satellite Desk will oversee, guide, and supervise the work of the satdesk in terms of booking accuracy, route & supplier preferences, maintaining cost effectiveness, and following AJMN’s policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversee the work of the sat desk across the networks

• Negotiate agreements with new & current 3rd party providers on preferential rates & preferential routes 
• Ensure all facilities activity and cost is accurately recorded in the company resource management and booking system and provide accurate regular reports for Operations & Finance
• Leading role in the development and maintaining of the companies resource management system
• Maintain effective relationship with internal and external key stakeholders used in the provision of news gathering
• Leading a team and ensuring the correct workflow with all parties as well as accuracy of satellite routes
• Liaising with Head of Section on new policies & new procedures
• Training & induction of new staff joining the sat desk
• Report on staff performance
• Supervise staff roster, leave, overtime
• Audit all invoices, payment approval & allocation of costs
• Assign staff to mission in agreement with higher management

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism, Communications, Broadcast Operations, or related field Diploma

• Minimum of 8 years experience working in television or media environment