News Editor vacancy

News Editor vacancy
To manage and coordinate the sourcing and coverage of news and events: to select and edit news and to liaise with
reporters to ensure comprehensive coverage of news and events
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ To assign duties and guide reporters attached to the News Desk in sourcing news and in the production of
copy
§ To allocate work, brief, debrief and supervise reporters to ensure that the copy is delivered on time for
presentation
§ To liaise with the ME’s in charge of other departments to request for allocation of duties to reporters in
case they require to co-opt additional reporters from the general pool
§ To follow news leads and to maintain close and effective contact with news sources
§ To maintain an up to date diary of major events and news of interest, to prepare a schedule of assignments
for discussion with Head of Radio / PC and to assign the agreed assignments to the reporters
§ To keep the Head of Radio /PC informed of work progress, any problems encountered and areas where he
may require assistance and/or facilitation to complete assignments within the agreed deadlines
§ To produce high quality news (and programmes) ensuring that they are topical, informative, credible and
analytical
§ To read back the news to ensure that it is balanced, properly presented, free of error and adheres to
Company editorial policy and house-style
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• Basic University Degree
• Post graduate diploma in Radio Production
• 5 years’ experience in radio ,two of which must be in a senior position
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work odd hours
• A good grasp of English and Kiswahili language – both written and spoken
If you possess the above qualifications and have the drive to meet the challenges, visit our website www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current openings/vacancies and apply not later than 26th September

2014.