Digital Marketing Manager at Royal Media Services

Ref: HR-ITVE-07-2018

Royal Media Services Limited is seeking to recruit a highly qualified individual for the above position. The job holder will be responsible for generating news content in line with the set editorial guidelines. He/she will provide news stories, features and other news related content to strengthen the Company’s editorial department.

Job Responsibilities 

• Generate news stories for all Royal media owned stations
• Devise and implement strategies to continuously grow news audience numbers
• Manage the daily running of the news desk
• Assign various duties to reporters and correspondents on the docket or beat
• Monitor news-based content.
• Structure the day’s news outlook and chair planning/strategy meetings.
• Guide county correspondents on what to cover and how to package their items.
• Edit news items from reporters and correspondents.
• Generate feature stories coverage plan and ensure bulletins have news features.
• Ensure the news content aired is of highest quality, factual, balanced, on time, and within the allocated period.
• 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 to all news items

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Impeccable command of English, Kiswahili and Kikuyu
• 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, be widely knowledgeable & pay attention to detail
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty and loyalty

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 two of which must be in a senior position and preferably in an editing role.