Nation Media Group (‘MG’) is Uganda’s most influential media house with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in the country and region. We are committed to creating value for our stakeholders and positively influencing society by providing content that informs, educates, and entertains.
We are looking for a qualified, experienced and result oriented professional to fill the following vacancy.
Job Title: Programme Scheduler
Reports to: Programmes Manager
Department: Programming
JOB PURPOSE:
To plan, coordinate, and schedule content. The role ensures that programming aligns with audience preferences, regulatory requirements, and the company’s strategic goals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that a Daily transmission schedule (DTS) for Programs/promos/adverts is developed and submitted to transmission section on a daily basis to drive on-air sustenance.
- Counter-check the day’s compilation with transmission crew to emphasize the details of the DTS.
- Ensures that all scheduled programs are previewed and submitted to the transmission section with their relevant ingestion lists on a daily basis.
- Coordinate and monitor the day’s transmission at all times in a bid to emphasize seamless transmission.
- Support in analyzing audience ratings, viewership trends, and feedback to refine scheduling strategies.
- Ensure all scheduled content adheres to regulatory guidelines and broadcasting standards.
- Liaise with newsroom, marketing and commercial teams to ensure alignment between scheduled programming and promotional campaigns.
- Collaborate with the digital team to curate content playlists and promotions.
- Communicate schedule changes and updates to all relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in metadata, time codes, and program descriptions.
- Develop contingency plans for disruptions, such as live broadcast overruns, technical failures, last minute changes and content availability challenges.
Qualifications and Experience:
Academic:
Degree in Art, Film/Television, Broadcast Journalism or related field Professional:
Diploma in Technical TV Production such as Scheduling, Audio & Digital Video Editing (are added advantage).
Experience:
At least 2 years of working experience in broadcasting.
Core Competencies
- Proven experience in television programming, broadcasting, or a similar role
- Ability to troubleshoot any assignment difficulties that come within area of responsibility.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent understanding of audience engagement and content curation
- Familiarity with broadcasting regulations and compliance standards
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Have proficiency in the English language (can read and write)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work long and odd hours in a fast paced environment
- Adaptabilitynto changing trends in linear and digital broadcasting
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line by 13th September, 2026 to the HR Manager-NMGU, at
https://career.staffingsoft.com/careers/NationMediaGroupJobs.html
NMG Uganda is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
