zuqka.com Editor

Job Ref: HR-ZE-09-2012

The successful candidate will report to the Managing Editor – Nation Digital Division.

Key responsibilities:

• Checking and correcting editorial copy for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity and balance to conform to NMG Editorial Policy;
• Producing non-linear stories;
• Ensuring NMG content is properly projected on digital platforms, including SEO;
• Ensuring timely publishing to digital platforms;
• Developing and strengthening the NMG digital platforms as a 24/7 medium for breaking news;
• Generating interesting and creative multimedia content in keeping with changing news and subject realities;
• Timely generation of creative youth-friendly content.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• University degree;
• Diploma in Journalism;
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a Sub Editor;
• Good knowledge of African current affairs and issues of youth interest;
• Multimedia editing and production skills.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 23rd September 2012.

We shall only contact the shortlisted candidates