News Producer - RamogiTV at Royal Media Group

 REF No. HR-ED-TVNP-12-2024

Key roles & responsibilities

• Generate news and feature stories for RMS TV stations and other platforms
• Devise and implement strategies to continuously grow news audience numbers
• Manage the daily running of the news desk
• Assign duties to reporters and correspondents
• Monitor news-based content
• Structure the day’s news outlook and chair planning/strategy meetings.
• Guide county correspondents on coverage and packaging of news items
• Edit news items from reporters and correspondents
• Generate feature stories coverage plan
• Ensure quality of news content
• Ensure news balance, factuality, accuracy and adherence to the company editorial policy

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Impeccable command of Luo, English and Kiswahili languages
• Strong writing and news editing skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Understanding of Media Laws & Ethics
• Self-driven, assertive, punctual & organized
• Have a nose for news and widely knowledgeable. Pays attention to detail
• Sound understanding of the local political and media landscape
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty and loyalty
• High degree of integrity

Academic and professional/work Experience

• University degree 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 (Print or Broadcasting) two of which must be in a senior position.