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Royal Media Services Limited is the largest electronic Media House in Kenya. Home to the most popular television and radio channels according to audience share, at Royal Media Services we fashion our programming primarily to connect with our audiences. Our brands are Citizen TV, Inooro TV, Radio Citizen, Ramogi FM, Inooro FM, Musyi FM, Chamgei FM, Muuga F...
The Business editor’s role will include the following:-
Generate business news stories for all Royal Media owned radio stations
Devise and implement strategies to continuously grow news audience numbers
Manage the daily running of the Business News Desk
Assign various duties to radio reporters and correspondents on the docket or beat
Monitor business news-based content & feedback on social media
Structure the day’s business news outlook and chair planning/strategy meetings
Guide county correspondents on what to cover and how to package their items
Edit business news items from reporters and correspondents
Generate feature stories coverage plan and ensure bulletins have business news feature stories
Ensure quality and timely business news content on radio and online
Proofread script to ensure it is balanced, properly presented, free of errors and adheres to the company editorial policy and house style.
Translate/transcribe script and audio as required
Ensure adherence to highest level of integrity
Skills and Personal Attributes
Impeccable command of English and Kiswahili
Strong writing and translation skill
Competent editing skills using Cool edit, Adobe Audition software or equivalent
Demonstrated leadership skills
Understanding of Media Laws & Ethics
Self driven, assertive, punctual & organized
Have a nose for news, widely knowledgeable & attention to detail
Demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty and loyalty
Job Qualifications
University Graduate in Communication or another related field from a recognized University. Masters degree in Communication or equivalent will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years experience in a reputable newsroom three of which must be in a senior position.
If you find this a worthy career challenge and you qualify, please send your application, resume and any of your work (advertising concept you developed, production work or an advertisement copy) to: recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke (Quote the code REF No)
or to:
THE HR DIRECTOR ROYAL MEDIA SERVICES PO BOX 7468-00300 NAIROBI
Closing date will be Friday, 7th September 2018 at 5pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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