Sub -Editor

The Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited is a limited liability company owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. The company publishes Tanzania's leading newspapers - Daily News, Sunday News, HabariLeo, HabariLeo Jumapili and SpotiLeo.
The company wishes to recruit suitably qualified Sub-Editors and Senior Writers for its English publications.
1. SUB-EDITOR
Number of Positions : 3
Department : Editorial
Reports to :Editor, Daily News
Qualifications:
Holder of M.A in Journalism / Mass communication or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Must have at least Seven (7) years relevant work experience. S/he must have computer skills.

Duties and Responsibilities
Writing, rewriting and editing text
Making sure that 'house style' is adhered to
Verifying information and story details, including figures, names of people and places
Researching for additional/ background information for writers' stories, features and commentaries
Making sure that stories are accurate and do not compromise legality
Proposing/developing graphics, data analysis, and other visual story elements
Gathering and preparing information for foreign news pages
Designing page layouts .
Ensuring that lies are the right length and correctly placed on pages
Sizing photography and placing them within relevant articles
Signing off pages for printing
Mentoring writers
Developing individual targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the section head .
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the head of section

Core Competencies
Determination
Resilience
Creativity
Excellent reporting and writing skills
Excellent editing skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Excellent standard of English grammar and spelling
An understanding of the laws relating to publishing and journalism
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to develop and cover a beat
Ability to develop and maintain a source network
Excellent team player
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
IT skills

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Remuneration
Competitive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

Mode of application
Interested candidates should' send their application letters, enclosing their updated CVs, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials, names, telephones and addresses of two easily contactable referees to:

The Managing Editor,
Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited,
P.O. Box 9033,
Dar Es Salaam.

Deadline for submission of applications is January 8, 2016 4pm. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within two (2) weeks after the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.