Vacancy title:
Director of Programmes

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Telecommunications, Category: Management, Media, Communications & Writing, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 22 2026

Duty Station:
Blantyre | Blantyre

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Introduction and Background

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is Malawi’s national public service broadcaster, established in 1964. Originally operating as a single radio service (now MBC Radio 1), the Corporation has since expanded to include Radio 2 FM and national television services following the merger of MBC and Television Malawi Limited in 2011. Established under the Communications Act, 2016, MBC is mandated to inform, educate, and entertain the public; promote free and informed opinion on matters of national interest; reflect Malawi’s cultural diversity; and uphold human rights, the rule of law, and constitutional values through objective, professional, and independent programming. In pursuit of its strategic mandate and institutional growth, MBC now seeks to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Malawian professionals to fill the following Executive Management positions: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES

The position is tenable at the MBC Head Office in Blantyre on a three (3)-year employment contract. These are highly demanding executive roles requiring individuals with proven leadership capacity and the ability to drive operational excellence, institutional transformation, sound human resource management, and administrative innovation aimed at positioning MBC as a rejuvenated, vibrant, and competitive public service broadcaster.

1. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES

a) Job Purpose

To direct, coordinate, and define the creative vision, strategic direction, and scheduling of content for TV and radio networks.

b) Required Academic Qualifications

Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Journalism, Humanities (majoring in English or Drama), or Communication and Cultural Studies from accredited institutions.

c) Relevant Work Experience

At least eight (8) years’ experience in a relevant field.

d) Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong creative vision and content development skills
• Ability to evaluate programming using audience surveys and feedback
• Real-time decision-making during live broadcasts
• Budget planning and expenditure monitoring
• Collaboration with commercial teams to maximize audience engagement
• Performance management and team coordination
• Knowledge of broadcasting regulations and guidelines

Terms and Conditions of Service

MBC shall offer an attractive employee benefits package to successful candidates in accordance with its emolument structure (commensurate with qualifications and experience), which includes but is not limited to Salary, Medical insurance, and Membership to contributory pension scheme.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit their applications together with:

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names and contacts of three traceable referees
• Copies of certificates

Applications should be addressed to:

Comptroller of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Capital City
Lilongwe 3

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 22nd May 2026

Only shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged and invited for interviews.

MBC is an equal opportunity employer

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