Sports Sub Editor/Anchor – INOORO FM/TV at Royal Media Group

Ref HRD/EDS/SBE/08/ 2023

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Generate ideas for sports stories for RMS platforms
• Developing daily docket, running orders and show plans
• Devise and implement strategies to continuously grow news audience numbers
• Supervise video-editing and production of sports features and stories
• Anchoring sports news
• Hosting sport shows.
• Keep tabs with current sports news events and write captivating stories for the portal.
• Write easy and captivating sports news articles from sports events – on-field and off-field
• Craft punchy headlines and kickers to captivate the reader
• Guiding reporters and correspondents on the best story angles to take
• Maintain close and effective contact with sports news sources
• Coordinate with the social media desk to ensure sports news articles are promptly shared and driven across the Company’s social media pages
• Craft timely SMS sports news alerts and share with the social media desk for diffusion on the social media pages
• Ensure that the Sports page is up-to-date with live score.
• Edit short punchy videos and upload on the sports page as well as editing videos for bulletins
• Perform any other editorial duties assigned by the News Editor

Requirements

• A Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/ Communication Studies
• At least 5 years experience in a busy newsroom as a sports subeditor anchor or reporter.
• At least 3 years leadership experience in a busy newsroom
• Deep and thorough knowledge of local and international sports
• A rich broadcast voice.
• Audio and Video editing skills
• Good command of Kikuyu, English and Kiswahili languages (Attach Video and Voice demos)
• A clear understanding of the Journalistic Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Ability and willingness to work during odd hours
• Knowledge of social media optimization tools
• Have a strong presence on social media
• Deep knowledge of audio editing and relevant tools