The General Manager is the Chief Executive Office of the Ghana News Agency and subject to such general directions as the Board may give, is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, guidance and supervision of the work of the Agency

Key Duties and Responsibilities

•Administer and manage the Agency on day-to-day basis
•Implement policies and support the formulation of strategic plans
•Ensure the preparation and submission of relevant reports of the Agency to the Board
•Develop and maintain a management culture that will foster co-operation, commitment, efficiency, accountability, productivity and healthy labour relations
•Develop and implement systems and methods for effective monitoring and control of activities of the Agency and
•Any other relevant duties/responsibilities that may be assigned by the board

Qualification Required & Experience

•A Master's Degree in the Sciences or Arts, preferably, Mass Communications, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Engineering, Economics, Management or a Post Graduate professional certificate/qualification of relevant specialist industry training at a senior management position in a reputable institution
•The successful candidate should be able to serve a term of 4 years before he/she reaches the compulsory retirement age of 60 years

Competencies and Skills

•The candidate must have the ability to design strategies that respond to the changing needs of the industry
•Strong managerial and orgainsational skills
•Demonstrable knowledge of the wire service
•Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
•Demonstrable knowledge of the media and communication and in particular of wire service
•Excellent administrative and supervisory skills
•Good team player
•Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
•Proficiency in computer and software application
•Conversant wit the financial administration act, the procurement act, the internal audit agency act, the National Media Commission Act and the 1992 constitution
•Excellent marketing orientation and good knowledge of Media Networks, particularly the media

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be forwarded, together with supporting documents, a two-page statement of applicant's vision for the position, curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, email and address of 3 referees to:

The Executive Secretary
National Media Commission
P.O.Box SD 114
Sport Stadium
Accra

Hand-driver documents to NMC's office at:

No.1 1st Rangoon-Close
GPS GL-060-2379
Cantonments
Accra

Closing Date: 03 July, 2026