URGENT VACANCY FOR A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER IN A MEDIA HOUSE

Our client, one of the top glossy cover Newspaper Outfits in the country is desirous of manning its operations with capable and experienced professionals to drive and achieve the company’s objectives of overwhelming market dominance. To achieve this, the company is looking to fill the under-listed position within its organisational structure:

NOTE: All candidates applying for any of these positions must possess an immense drive and will to attain success in this chosen career.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)- NST 010
Position Summary
The chief operating officer (COO) reports to the chief executive officer and is responsible for the company’s day-to-day operating activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and monthly, quarterly and annual financial goal management.

Responsibilities
• Direct company operations to meet budget and other financial goals.
• Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals/
• Act as the Editor in his absence.
• Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior management.
• Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company products and services.
• Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans,
• Develop, establish, and direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass communication, Journalism, Sociology or related field.
• Master’s Degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 5years previous experience in an executive level position from a media house.

Person Synopsis
• Solid working knowledge of the operations of a media house.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and presentation skills.
• Business development and networking skills.
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number (NST 010) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application.
Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to [email protected] NOT LATER THAN Wednesday, 18th February, 2009.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thank You.