Category: Theatrical Arts, Media and Communication, Journalism, or a related field
Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Mid Level (3+ years’ experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: As per the organization scale
Dead line: November 22, 2026 G.C
We are looking for a hard-working Program Assistant provides administrative, logistical, and operational support to ensure the effective preparation and execution of programs production. The role coordinates studio and field arrangements, guest schedules, production resources, and communication across the production team to ensure programs are delivered on time and to the required standard.
If you are a reliable team player who is able to stay calm under pressure, then we are looking for you!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily program activities and monitor production schedules to ensure programs are prepared and completed on time.
- Work closely with directors, producers and other production staff to ensure smooth program preparation and execution.
- Ensure the studio is properly arranged and fully ready before recording.
- Ensure that production materials and other required resources are available before recording or broadcast.
- Schedule and confirm studio and field guests and communicate reporting times, venue details, and other essential information.
- Coordinate with the Makeup Artists to ensure hosts, presenters and guests are properly prepared for the program.
- Organize and manage studio audiences (extras) as required for different programs.
- Coordinate with the Logistics Department to arrange vehicles for guest pick-up and drop-off, and for presenters, directors, and production crews according to field production schedules.
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including flight bookings and related travel logistics, for guests and production team members when required.
- Maintain accurate records of program schedules, guest arrangements and other production activities.
- Follow up on tasks and requests assigned by the Program Manager and ensure timely completion.
- Participate actively in production meetings, contributing ideas and practical recommendations to improve program content and production processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor