Nation Media Group Job Vacancies

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are looking for talented journalists with a new media mindset and a high energy level. They should have proven writing, editing, and web production abilities and sound knowledge of African current affairs.

These positions require committed professionals who are ethical, detail-oriented, resourceful, innovative, analytical and adaptable to fast-changing news and technology realities on tight deadlines.

These are opportunities to join a visionary team of web journalists and developers to help take some of the region’s most successful websites to the next level.

1. Online Sub Editors (2)

Job Ref: HR-OSE-11-2011

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

* Checking and correcting editorial copy for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style; language use, clarity and balance to conform to NMG Editorial Policy;
* Ensuring NMG content is properly projected on digital platforms;
* Ensuring timely publishing to digital platforms;
* Developing and strengthening the NMG digital platforms as a 24/7 medium of breaking news; and
* Updating online content in keeping with changing news events.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

* University Degree;
* Diploma in Journalism;
* 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a sub— editor;
* Good level of knowledge of African current affairs;
* Multimedia editing skills; and
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

3. Web Reporter

Job Ref: HR-WR-11-2011

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

* Producing multi-media non-linear stories;
* Generate short-term enterprise stories and long term investigative projects for multiplatform publishing;
* Fast-response journalism to breaking stories; and
* Virtual sourcing to complement coverage of far flung news events.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

* University Degree;
* Diploma in Journalism;
* 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a sub editor;
* Good level of knowledge of African current affairs and issues.
* Ability to report through text, pictures and video; and
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and extremely tight deadlines.

4. Web Moderator

Job Ref: HR-WM-11-2011

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

* Driving social engagement on NMG’s digital platforms.
* Generating stories using alternative formats for cross-platform convergence.
* Moderating blogs to ensure compliance to NMG Editorial Policy and the terms of use for online audiences; and
* Social media engagement.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

* University Degree in journalism or a related field;
* Good knowledge of African current affairs and issues.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

5. Content Syndication Editor

Job Ref: CSE-HR-11-2011

The successful candidate will:

* Identify and process multimedia content from across NMG platforms for syndication to a global audience;
* Commission unique, interesting and in-depth content on topical issues that can be sold to a global and regional audience;
* Edit all content to strict journalistic standards;
* Manage and close sales enquiries and prospect for new clients;
* Manage syndication clients’ needs, contracts and customer service.

Knowledge & Skills requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in journalism and 5 years’ working experience preferably as an editor in a busy newsroom;
* Good understanding of multi-media content production.
* Rich understanding of current affairs, business, lifestyle and sports issues.
* Demonstrable ability to deliver on financial targets
* Strong computer skills and ability to work with a Web Content Management Systems.
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure.
* Solid interpersonal communication skills.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before 30th November, 2011.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.
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