Business Writer at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Responsible for:

Plan, coordinate, write or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publications.

Business Writer Jobs Duties/Tasks

• Identifying story ideas within KRA business units and initiate well written pieces.
• Observing work processes and practices or conduct interviews
• Reading books or internet sources in order to gain an understanding of the topic
• Organizing materials they have gathered and use words to convey the information.
• Revising documents occasionally to suit the project or plan in case of additional information.
• Preparing page layouts and incorporate graphic images with the text.
• Developing story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
• Reading copying or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
• Preparing, rewriting and editing copy to improve readability.
• Conferring with editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing new stories
• Planning the content of publications according to publications style, editorial policy and publishing requirements.

Minimum qualifications for Business Writer Jobs

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications/ Journalism/ Marketing/ Public Relations/Media Studies or a related field
• 3-5 years relevant experience

Competencies required for the Business Writer Jobs:

• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Active listening
• Critical thinking skills
• Complex problem solving skills.