Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person for the above position of a Broadcast Journalist. The qualifying candidate will be expected to research, investigate, and present news and current affairs content for TV and other platforms as assigned.
Broadcast Journalist Job Responsibilities
- Generate ideas for stories, features and follow leads from other news sources
- Research, verify and collate evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources such as internet, archives etc
- Write and edit scripts for different products as assigned
- Prepare and present material ‘on air’ for both pre-recorded and live pieces.
- Assist in identifying appropriate interviewees and preparing for the interviews, both live and recorded.
- Collaborating with the editor to put together completed programmes
- Develop and maintain useful contacts and assume a public relations role for the station
- Engage in promotion of the different shows and the station as assigned
- Understand and comply with media law and industry codes of conduct.
- Degree in journalism, mass communications or any other related field OR Degree in social science and post-graduate training in journalism or mass communication OR a Post Graduate Degree in Journalism.
- Previous anchoring experience is desired but not compulsory but at least two years relevant experience in a busy newsroom in a media house covering all or other aspects of news will be an advantage
Competences
- Strong on air presentation with credible delivery and personal style
- Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili or Kikuyu. Capacity for bilingual reporting will be an added advantage
- An edge for news or features, ability for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
- Ability to work for long hours and on short notice. Able to handle pressure well.
- The ability to think ahead, spot trends and predict what is critical in high-pressure news broadcast and implement the same.
- Sound knowledge of the local and international social, political and economic news-shaping environment
- A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis.
- Ability to report accurately, impartially and uphold the highest journalistic standards.
- Ability to work under deadlines and on a flexible schedule that will include evenings and/or weekends is required.
How To Apply
If you qualify, please send your application, resume and a clear recent photo of your self to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke
Address to:
The HR Director
Royal Media Services
Po Box 7468-00300
Nairobi
Closing date will be August 25th 2015 at 5pm. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
