Managing Editors at Kenya Red Cross Society

HR/CROSS/04/2018

Reporting to the Head of Content the Managing Editor will be responsible for the following:-

Responsibilities

• Concept development of one or two flagship news / infotainment programs of the channel
• managing and directing the production and the editorial content of the programs
• making decisions on editorial contents
• organizing and supervising editors and reporters
• controlling budget
• leading the extension of on-air programs to online platforms

Skills & Requirements

• 5 years of TV news editor, producer or reporter position; experience in editing and producing news; minimum 2 years of management experience preferably in a similar position in broadcast media.
• Graduate in Business related field with specific focus in journalism or communications
• Proven track-record at a senior-level in news and current affairs
• A thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in the Kenya, Africa and internationally
• Demonstrable experience of making judgments on matters of great editorial sensitivity and the ability to prioritize and interpret the key stories of the day
• Established contacts with relevant organizations/bodies and ability to establish and maintain close links with external bodies as appropriate
• Proven experience in managing budgets
• Strong negotiation skills and social media skills
• Organizational and people management skills