News Editor at Royal Media Group

Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a News Editor (Radio).

Job responsibilities

• Create and implement news strategies for all the radio platforms under Royal Media Services Ltd.
• Manage the news desk.
• Make judgements on matters of greater editorial sensitivity, prioritise and interpret key stories of the day.
• To provide editorial and creative leadership for all staff working in the radio news department (including producers, presenters, correspondents, reporters, digital team).
• Develop the programme’s editorial offering, maintaining and building high standards of story-telling and authoritative analysis.
• Provide a vision and strategic direction for the team, setting challenging objectives and monitoring performance.
• Manage and generate content for Citizen Digital platforms.
• Maintain close and effective contact with news sources.
• Assign duties to and guide reporters attached to the news desk in sourcing news, features etc.
• Maintain an up to date diary of major events and news of interest in all RMS radio stations, website and social media platforms as well as preparing a schedule of assignments.
• Ensure stories aired conform to journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style.
• Prepare quality stories and features, ensuring they are topical, balanced, informative, credible and analytical.
• Prepare commentaries, conduct live and recorded interviews.
• Ensure output is delivered within budget, and in the most cost effective manner possible.

Qualifications

• Have a good command of English and Kiswahili. (Attach Swahili and English voice demo)
• Strong writing, editing and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and passion for news.
• Ability to work odd hours.
• At least 4 years Experience
• Clear understanding of media laws and ethics.
• Self driven, assertive, punctual and organized.
• Must have a nose for news, broad and strategic thinker and pay attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate a professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust, loyalty and keep abreast with evolving trends
• A university degree in journalism / mass communication or related field from a recognized university.
• A master’s degree in communication or its acceptable equivalent will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a reputable newsroom, and at least two years as editor.