Career Opportunities in a Fast Growing Institution
Kenyatta University seeks to recruit competent and dedicated applicants to fill up the following positions.
Kenyatta University Television and Radio Services (KUTV&RS)
News Editor 
Reporting to the Chief News Editor
 
Purpose of Job: He/she will be responsible for monitoring, selecting and editing materials from a range of both local and international news sources, including multimedia content operations.
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Media Communication / Journalism/English language from a recognized university
  • At least three (3) years experience as a full-time Reporter or Editor
  • Excellent English skills (both written and spoken)
  • Ability to write and edit a clear and clean copy
  • Ability to work under pressure 
  • Ability to imagine how a story idea will read after it has been edited or re-written
  • Have an understanding of social media and how they apply in the news business
  • Highly proficient in computer applications
  • Knowledge of TV and Radio news production, packaging and dissemination techniques and methods
  • Knowledge and understanding of laws, media laws and code of ethics, precedents, government regulations and the democratic political process
Operations:
  • Ensure timely processing of news material
  • Coordinate coverage of current affairs on a day-day basis
  • Assign articles or content ideas as per the target audience of TV/ Radio
  • Supervise writers and sub-editors to ensure copy meets the editorial standards of the media house
  • Verify facts and accuracy of all news reports before they are aired
  • Rewrite and edit copy to ensure it is readable and appeals to the target audience
  • Ensure articles have a catchy headline and appropriate photos/ illustrations/ audio/videos
  • Identify contributing writers from the region who will contribute to the stations
  • Mentor and coach contributors on editorial standards and internal house policies
  • Utilize news sources like the press release, radio, television and web reports to generate articles
  • Check content for plagiarism and authenticity
Qualities:
  • Great personality that is able to inspire and motivate a team of writers
  • Analytical thinking with good conceptual skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Excellent management and leadership skills
  • Highly creative and passionate about exploring new ideas
  • Excellent planning, organization skills and presentation skills
How to Apply
The application letter should give full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, Tuesday, 16th June 2015

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.



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