Trans World Radio



Journalist Program Producer (Europe)

Scope

TWR-Europe

Accountability

Executive Director of MemCare by Radio

Validity

To be reviewed annually

Responsibilities

  • Produce quality programs ready for airing, keeping the purity and integrity of the philosophical concept of the program
  • Write articles for the Internet and print media
  • Develop new resources and contacts for the program
  • Coordinate in the production of the MemCare by Radio (MBCR) program
  • Assist in the development of program production and content guidelines manual for MCBR.

Key Result Area: Work

  • Assist in the planning and the development of MCBR by working with Executive Director and the Global Member Care team
  • Produce programs in compliance with TWR’s program content guidelines and in consideration of the MCBR audience
  • Meet the deadlines set concerning the radio program
  • Write articles as needed for the Internet and print media

Key Result Area: Networking

  • Network with organizations willing to cooperate in providing program resources in relation to program content as well as finances for MemCare by Radio
  • Stimulate the coordination between the producers and respective contributors
  • Network with mission leaders, Bible colleges, TWR Partners and Member Care organizations in the various regions with the objective to facilitate partnerships for MemCare by Radio

Key Result Area: Research & Training

  • Develop relevant programming based on research (interviews, articles, Scripture, etc)
  • Coordinate with the Training Department of TWR to meet the particular training needs of the MCBR program contributors

Key Result Area: Strategy

  • Assist the Executive Director with script and program evaluation for materials which have been suggested for possible use
  • Assist in planning for a year of all MCBR programs by working with Executive Director and Member Care core group

Special Remarks

  • Due to the sensitivity of the work, total confidentiality is required
  • Knowledge of audio editing software (audition or wavelab) is of advantage
  • Experience in missions is preferable
  • Able to communicate in English is essential

Candidate specifications

  • Highly developed and professional oral and written English skills
  • Training in radio program production and script writing
  • Experience in cross-cultural living outside of homeland
  • Computer skills: ability to use word processing and e-mail programs
  • Knowledge of audio editing software (audition or wavelab) is of an advantage
  • Ability to express thoughts with flexible and broad knowledge of subject
  • Ability to plan and organize work well, to delegate work where necessary and possible
  • Function and work successfully (as well as demonstrate Christian love) in cross-cultural situations
  • Must be in good physical and mental health
  • Sense of calling to Trans World Radio and MemCare by Radio
  • Team player with "service attitude" and flexibility in regard to work demands
  • High degree of self-identification with the necessary work is expected due to deep personal conviction of the validity of the project
  • Active member in an evangelical church
  • Willingness to learn German is desirable
  • Family able to adapt to life in Europe (schools, church, etc)
  • Ability to work with and appreciate people from numerous cultures and evangelical backgrounds
  • Ability to maintain total confidentiality due to sensitivity of the work
  • Acceptance as missionary by one of TWR's approved sending agencies. Acceptance process would include assessments of applicant psychologically and spiritually, including Bible knowledge, cross-cultural adjustment abilities and agreement with TWR's statement of faith, etc.
  • Be able to raise and maintain personal support, if required by sending agency.

Please fill out TWR's Preliminary Questionnaire online here. Or complete and mail a print out via regular mail to:

TWR Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 8700
Cary, NC 27512-8700