Producer/Presenter (News & Current Affairs) – 2 Posts

**Disclaimer:**ApplyNow is an independent opportunities platform and is not affiliated with the hiring organisations unless otherwise stated. We do not charge application fees or guarantee recruitment outcomes. Applicants should verify all details, deadlines and application requirements through official sources before applying. # Midlands State University (MSU) Recruitment - 6 Posts in Gweru and Zvishavane **Midlands State University (MSU)** is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for five positions within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, supporting the University’s campus radio operations. The opportunities are available across **Gweru and Zvishavane**, covering broadcasting, programming, news production, marketing and records management. A total of **six posts** are available. ## Available Positions 1. Executive Producer (Programming and Continuity) - 1 Post 2. Marketing Executive - 1 Post 3. Producer/Presenter (News & Current Affairs) - 2 Posts 4. Producer/Presenter (Programming & Continuity) - 1 Post 5. Radio Archivist/Librarian - 1 Post ## 1. Executive Producer (Programming and Continuity) - 1 Post **Faculty of Arts and Humanities - Radio Station (Zvishavane Campus)** ### Qualifications - An Honours Degree in Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies with at least a 2.1 class. - At least three years working experience in a broadcasting set-up. - A Masters Degree in Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies will be an added advantage. - At least one-year working experience at an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage. ### Duties and Responsibilities The candidate is expected to assist the Station Manager with the Campus Radio Station’s day-to-day administration, production of content and marketing of radio broadcasting services and products. Duties and responsibilities include the following: - Development of events calendar. - Planning for the events calendar and events for revenue generation. - Generating income for the station. - Guiding content development from Producers and Presenters. - Supervising Producers/Presenters to meet content requirements. - Marketing the station and its productions to prospective partners, grant providers, and sponsors. - Any other relevant duties as may be assigned. ## 2. Marketing Executive - 1 Post **Location: Gweru Campus** ### Qualifications - An Honours Degree in Marketing/Business Management/ Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies with at least a 2.1 class. - At least one year working experience in a marketing/broadcasting set-up. - A Masters Degree in Marketing/Business Administration/ Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies will be an added advantage. - At least one-year working experience at an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage. ### Duties and Responsibilities The candidate is expected to assist the Station Manager with the Campus Radio Station’s marketing of radio broadcasting services and products. Duties and responsibilities include the following: - Marketing the station and its productions/services to prospective partners, grant providers and sponsors. - Development of events calendar. - Planning for the events calendar and events for revenue generation. - Generating income for the station. - Assist in the branding of the station and university. - Any other relevant duties as may be assigned. ## 3. Producer/Presenter (News & Current Affairs) - 2 Posts **Locations: Gweru and Zvishavane Campuses** ### Qualifications - An Honours Degree in Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies with at least a 2.1 class. - At least one year working experience in a broadcasting set-up. - A Masters Degree in Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies will be an added advantage. - At least one-year working experience at an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage. ### Duties and Responsibilities The candidate must be capable of producing content of the station. Duties and responsibilities include the following: - Researching for shows/bulletins through gathering information. - Making sure that the guests/sources are booked. - Investigating trending topics to be dissected on air. - Promoting events and outside broadcasts for the station. - Writing scripts for news, programmes adverts and promotions. - Doing voice-overs for news, programmes adverts and promotions. - Edit pre-recorded programmes. - Any other duties as may be assigned. ## 4. Producer/Presenter (Programming & Continuity) - 1 Post **Location: Zvishavane Campus** ### Qualifications - An Honours Degree in Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies with at least a 2.1 class. - At least one year of work experience in a broadcasting set-up. - A Masters Degree in Radio/Television/Film/ Communication/Journalism/Media Studies will be an added advantage. - At least one-year working experience at an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage. - At least one year working experience as a Sports Producer/Presenter/Reporter in a broadcasting set-up will be an added advantage. ### Duties and Responsibilities The candidate must be capable of producing content for the station. Duties and responsibilities include the following: - Researching for sport programming and promotional content. - Conducting interviews for sport programming and promotional content. - Compiling music to be played on air. - Investigating trending topics to be dissected on air. - Promoting events and outside broadcasts for the station. - Writing scripts for programmes, adverts and promotions. - Doing voice-overs for programmes, adverts and promotions. - Generating revenue for the station. - Any other duties as may be assigned. ## 5. Radio Archivist/Librarian - 1 Post **Faculty of Arts and Humanities - Radio Station (Zvishavane Campus)** ### Qualifications - An Honours Degree in Records/Library/Archive Management with at least a 2.1 class. - At least one year working experience in a Records/Library/Archive Management set-up. - At least one year working experience in a broadcasting set-up will be an added advantage. - A Masters Degree in Records/Library/Archive Management will be an added advantage. - At least one-year working experience at an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage. ### Duties and Responsibilities The candidate must be capable of collection, compilation, organisation, preservation, and retrieval of audio-visual and print texts and records in analogue and digital formats. Duties and responsibilities include the following: - Storage and maintenance and retrieval of audio-visual and print content for the radio station. - Identifying, dating, cataloging and indexing all materials. - Assisting broadcast production team, researchers, and users to access the archives. - Manage the station’s music library. - Assist in quality control of pre-recorded content/music for the station. - Converting original or old texts into the digital format. - Assist Producers/Presenters to meet content requirements. - Submitting broadcast content to relevant public repositories as required by national law. - Any other relevant duties as may be assigned. ## How to Apply Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: - Application letter. - Certified certificates. - Transcripts. - Copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level). - National identification. - Curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number(s) and names and email addresses of three referees. Applications must be addressed to: **The Deputy Registrar - Human Resource** **Midlands State University** The application pack should be sent as a **single merged PDF file** to: **Email: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw** Applicants should clearly state the post they are applying for in the email subject line. **To Apply Online: Midlands State University - Vacancies** **Closing Date: 9 November 2026.** ### Important Application Instructions Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. **Non-adherence to any of the application instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.**