Radio
Nigeria unity FM Abakaliki has a constituted board of directors. The order of
hierarchy in Unity FM is thus enumerated in the chart below.
BOARD
D.G. Headquarters FRCN
Z.D. Zonal Stations FRCN
GMS FM Stations
Department Heads
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MAJOR FUNCTIONARIES
1. D.G
HEADQUARTERS FRCN
He is the highest in rank, has the
final order and It is through him that the zonal directors get instructions on
how things should be done. He dictates how information should be disseminated
to the public.
2. Z.
D. ZONAL STATIONS FRCN
Zonal directors come after the
director general. They brainstorm with different general managers of FM
stations over what information they get from the D.G. The zonal directors see
for the smooth information flow and standard information dissemination on all the
FM stations under their zone.
3. G.M
FM STATIONS
He makes sure that the audiences
don’t lag behind on the account of recent events and happening not only within
the area that the Radio Station is located, but also the entire country and the
world at large through the scattered correspondents and reporters of the mass media.
4. DEPARTMENTAL
HEADS
These people see for the smooth
operation of all the departments under their care.
For instance, in Unity FM Abakaliki
where there are six departments, the functions of the each departmental head
include but not limited to the following:
1. In
News Department:- The editor-in-chief
assigns beats for the correspondents and the reporters. He edit news, source
for news by himself and coordinates programmes.
2. Programme
Department:- The head of programme
creates, plans and produces programmes, dramas jingles. He prepares roll star
for the presenters, anchors and monitors them while on air.
3. Marketing
Department:-The head of marketing
department makes sure that the department generates enough fund for the firm
through his hard work and outreach to the people, creates corporate image of
the organization etc.
4. Administration
and Supply Department:- The head here sees for the welfare and the progress of
the organization.
5. The head of the Finance and Account Department with the people under him keep a
very good and accurate records of the organization’s financial account.
6. The Head Of
Engineering Department makes sure that there is smooth operation of
engines, mediums and tackles the technical problems in the organization.
TEN Qualities Of Effective Media Chief
Executive AS Suggested by RICHARD LYNCH –Online
1. Recognize
People’s Efforts
Effective leaders praise the work of their managers,
the staff, the board and local branches. As monetary rewards are less
significant in the third sector, personal recognition is all the more critical
recognition is best when it is:
·
Given frequently;
·
Varied;
·
Honest;
·
About the person
not just the work;
·
Appropriate for
the achievement;
·
Consistent ;
·
Timely given as
soon after the event had happened;
·
Individualized to
suit the recipient’s need.
2. Develop
Power Base
The chief executive’s power depends primarily on
maintaining the confidence of the board, the staff, and in some cases, the
broader membership as well.
That implies serving them well and, more
importantly, gaining and maintaining their confidence. This requires chief
executives to demonstrate that they are in command of the organizations
affairs.
3. Use
Authority Effectively
Chief executives, and in particular those employed by
caring organizations, find it difficult to combine caring values with the need
to be tough and decisive when circumstances demand a decision that will not
please colleagues. The temptation is to give relationships a higher priority
when in practice the long-term interest of the organization should be
paramount. Authority used effectively increases people’s respect for the
leader.
4. Use
the Power of the Position
People in positions of power, particularly those
recently appointed, often shun the trappings of power. This is an
understandable reaction particularly in organization with a history of equality
and consensus decision making. It can nevertheless be short-sighted because,
like it or not, the status attached to the port is one source of the chief
executives influence. Effective chief executives have an office that is
appropriate for the job. They ensure they have appropriate administrative
support. They sit at the head of table at meetings.
5. Build
a Reputation
Managers respect chief executives who have a reputation
in their field of endeavor. Chief executives who have the expertise to make
press comments or give speeches strengthen their position within their
organizations.
They gain reputation by networking
with co-ordinating groups and by building a profile on their field through
writing or hosting seminars.
6. Develop
skills and Abilities
Leaders constantly strive to
increase their expertise both as managers and as people who understand the
detail of their field of endeavour. When managers know that they can extend
their abilities by working with their leaders, their respect for the leader
grows.
7. Clarify
Personal Objectives
Leaders have a burning desire to advice specific
objectives. They are clear about organization to accomplish and how they are
going to help the organization to realize it. When this is coupled with a
passionate belief in what the organization can do, it rubs off on everyone
else.
8. Communicate
with Stakeholders
Leaders listen to others and the
language they use, they put great emphasis on communicating a vision of the
future in language that people can understand they take every opportunity to
communicate in person and in writing with as many constituencies as possible.
9. Develop
a Positive Self-image
Effective leaders are confident of
their abilities they strive to increase confidence in themselves and in others.
They are optimistic. They get into a various circle in which their success
feeds their self image, which in turn leads to further success.
10. Combine
Vision with Attention to detail
Leaders judge when to focus on the
big picture and when detail has to be given attention. Focusing exclusively on
either is a recipe for problems.
According To CNN Com Here Are 10 Traits
Of An Effective C.E.O
Here is what two leadership
professionals consider to be traits that make up a good C.E.O.
Rachael
fisher –Layne, Vice president of media relations, JCPR, a public relations
agency.
1.
Honesty- always
do the honest thing. It makes employees feel like they know where they stand
with you at all times.
2.
Focus –know where
you are going and have a strong stated mission to lead people on. If you are
not sure, how can your people be sure? You have to have strong focus and stay
the course.
3.
Passion –whatever
it is, you must have passion for what you are doing live, breather, eat and
sleep your mission.
4.
Respect-No
playing favorites with people and treating all people no matter what station in
life, what class or what rank in the organization chart the same.
5.
Excellent
persuasion abilities –people have to believe in you and your credibility. Image
is everything and the belief people have in you, your product, your mission,
your facts or your reputation are key to being great leader. You have to
persuade people this, it doesn’t just happen.
Mike Sprouse, cmo, epic media group, and
the author of “the Greatness Gap”
1.
Humility have
confidence effective media executives but realize the point at which it becomes
hubris.
2.
Empowering –True
chief executives make their associates fed emboldened and powerful, not
dismissed and powerless.
3.
Collaborative. An
effective leader solicit input and feedback from those around them so that
everyone feels part of the process.
4.
Communicative true
leaders share their vision or strategy often with those around them.
5.
Fearlessness
effective leaders are not afraid to take risks or make mistakes. True leaders
make mistake born from risk.
References
: www.compasspartnership.co.uk/knowledge.