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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