Head of Broadcast Operations

About the role

Media Trust Limited, owners of Daily Trust Newspaper, Trust TV, Trust Radio, Aminiya and digital platforms, is seeking an experienced Head of Broadcast Operations to lead the operational, commercial and technical management of Trust TV and Trust Radio in Abuja.

Key responsibilities

• Operational & Broadcast Management – Direct daily broadcast operations, develop operational strategies and set performance standards for Trust TV and Trust Radio.
• Commercial Strategy & Revenue Generation – Drive advertising sales, sponsorships, strategic partnerships and new revenue models to maximise station profitability.
• Engineering & Technical Oversight – Supervise broadcast engineering, studio operations, transmitters and maintenance of technical infrastructure.
• Financial Management & Reporting – Oversee station budgets, control operational costs and report performance metrics to executive management and subsidiary boards.
• Compliance & Stakeholder Relations – Ensure adherence to broadcasting regulatory standards, manage risk frameworks and represent the stations with regulators, partners and vendors.

Required profile

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Experience – Minimum 13 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a senior executive or management role within broadcasting or media operations.
• Core competencies – Proven strategic leadership, commercial acumen and financial management; extensive knowledge of end‑to‑end broadcast operations and engineering oversight; high‑level stakeholder management and people leadership.