Ramogi TV News Reporter at Royal Media Group

Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of News Reporter. He/she will be required to source, generate, package and present news stories. He/she will report to the News Editor.

Available Vacancies: Three (3)

Key roles & responsibilities

• Generating ideas for news stories and news features
• Following leads on news from sources
• Generating news ideas
• Researching and compiling relevant information into credible TV, Radio and digital news stories
• Writing scripts for bulletins
• Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising judgment on the best story angle
• Preparing and presenting material “on air” for both pre-recorded and live pieces
• Identify potential interviewees, brief them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews
• Understanding and complying with media law and industry code of conduct

Academic and professional/work Experience

• Diploma in mass communication or any other related field from a reputable institution.
• Degree in social science and post graduate training in journalism or mass communication will be an added advantage
• At least one year relevant experience in a busy newsroom covering all aspects of news planning, gathering, editing and airing.

Essential Competences

• Excellent written and spoken Luo, English and Swahili (Attach – Luo, English and Swahili demos)
• An edge for news or features, ability for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
• Sound knowledge of the local and international social, political and economic news-shaping environment
• A clear communicating voice
• Ability to report accurately and impartially.
• Willingness to work for long hours and on short notice
• Willingness to travel locally and abroad to difficult and dangerous locations in the line of duty