Carole Mandi Media Jobs Dec 2012

Due to growth in operations, Carole Mandi Media Ltd, publishers of True Love, Drum and Home & Living magazines, invite applications for the following vacancies.
 

Administration & Human Resources Officer
 

Reporting to the Publisher and CEO, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing all administrative and human resources matters.
 

You will possess:

• Self-drive with strong administrative skills
• Excellent people skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate and develop teams
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to perform accurately and methodically following published procedures.
• At least 5 years experience in relevant field
• A university degree in Human Resources, Administration or other equivalent in a management related field

Production Editor
 

Reporting to the Editor, you will be responsible for content generation and managing the production processes of the magazine and its supplements.
 

You will need:

• A university degree in journalism or a related field
• Five years’ minimum magazine, publishing or related experience
• Excellent editing and writing skills
• A sound knowledge of magazine production
• A sound knowledge of the lifestyle magazine industry in Kenya
• Excellent communication skills and a strong command of the English language (written and verbal)
• The ability to work under deadline pressure
• The ability to lead a team effectively towards production deadlines

Sales Executives 

4 Positions

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will have the responsibility of driving advertising sales across our various titles, while maintaining and growing client relations.

The Sales Executive will be:

• Self-starter and highly driven to succeed
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good team player and strong work ethic
• Excellent presentation skills
• At least 2 years working experience, preferably in media sales
• A University degree with focus in sales & marketing

Graphic Designer
 

Reporting to the Editor, you will be responsible for the design and layout of the editorial and advertising content of the magazine and its supplements, website and social media.

The Graphic Designer will possess:

• A creative mind, and an ability to come up with concepts for magazines, advertisements and websites.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• At least 3 years working experience, preferably in a magazine environment.
• Team player with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Indesign
• A university qualification in Art or an advanced diploma in Graphic design from a reputable college

Accounts Assistant
 

Reporting to the Accountant, you will assist in the maintenance of proper books of account, manage the Payables Ledger and the Petty Cash system
 

You will possess:

• At least 2 years working experience in a similar position.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to perform accurately and methodically following published procedures.
• A university degree in accounting or at least CPA II.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel as well as Accounting Packages Pastel and QuickBooks

Driver

 
Reporting to the Administration & HR Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the teams by commuting them to and from operational locations both within and outside Nairobi.
 

You will possess:

• A clean driving license valid for Classes C, E & G with at least seven years driving experience
• A very good knowledge of their way within Nairobi and its environs
• Basic knowledge of car maintenance and repair
• Good communications skills, both written and oral
• A minimum of KCSE certificate

Send your application to admin@carolemandimedia.co.ke to reach us not later than December 14, 2012.