Programs Manager (for Television And Radio)

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Times Group Ltd

POSITION: PROGRAMS MANAGER (For Television and Radio)

Location: Blantyre

THE COMPANY

The Times Group Ltd, established in 1895, is the biggest and leading Media House and the only 360 degrees Media House in the country. Divisions operating under The Times Group Ltd are Times Press, Dzuka Publishing Company, Times Television, Times Radio, TimesCom, Times Courier and Times360Malawi.

The Times Group is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of PROGRAMS MANAGER, tenable at its Head Office, Ginnery Corner, in Blantyre.

JOB OVERVIEW

Programs Manager is a strategic leadership position responsible for planning, developing, scheduling, and overseeing television and radio programming in compliance with the organisation’s objectives, audience expectations, and broadcasting standards.

A Programs Manager manages content conceptualisation and handles the production cycle, which includes content acquisition, production, scheduling, quality assurance, and performance evaluation. With strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, a Programs Manager collaborates with producers, presenters, journalists, marketing teams, advertisers, and technical staff to deliver engaging, informative, and entertaining content. They analyse audience ratings, viewer trends, and market research to make informed decisions about program development and scheduling while ensuring compliance with broadcasting regulations and ethical standards.

THE PERSON

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in media management from within the media sector locally or internationally.

The ideal candidate for this position must meet the following requirements:

Have effective leadership skills, including ability to motivate teams

Have an analytical and strategic mindset

Have superior written and verbal communication skills

Have high level of integrity and ethical conduct

Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or any related field from an accredited institution of higher learning

Possession of a relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chief Media and Digitalisation Manager, the Programs Manager will be expected to deliver results in the following performance areas:

Develop, implement, and oversee television and radio programming strategies aligned with the organisation’s vision, mission and audience needs

Plan, commission, schedule and coordinate television and radio programmes to ensure diverse, high-quality and engaging content

Supervise producers, presenters and production teams to ensure programmes meet editorial and broadcast standards

Monitor programme quality, ensuring compliance with broadcasting regulations, ethical guidelines and organisational policies

Develop and manage programme budgets, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources and cost-effective production

Analyse audience ratings, listener/viewer feedback and market trends to inform programming decisions and improve audience engagement

Coordinate the acquisition, development and production of local and syndicated content

Collaborate with the news, marketing, sales, digital media and technical departments to maximise programme reach and revenue opportunities

Promote cross-platform integration by adapting television and radio content for online, social media, and streaming platforms

Foster innovation, creativity, diversity and inclusion in programme development and content production

Perform any other duties assigned by senior management in support of the organisation’s strategic objectives

HOW TO APPLY

Interested ideal candidates should send a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position and up-dated CVs to: jobapplications@times.mw clearly indicating the position in the email subject line. Applications should be submitted not later than Friday, 24th July 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. The Times Group Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.