Royal Media Jobs. Radio Reporter

Radio Reporter Jobs At Royal Media Services In Kenya

Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a Radio correspondent. He/she will be required to source, generate, package and present the news. He/she will report to the News Editor – Radio


Available Vacancies: One (1)

Radio Reporter Job Responsibilities

• Generating ideas for news stories and news features
• Following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources;
• Generating ideas to editors and producers;
• Researching and compiling relevant information to support a story using credible information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc.;
• Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines and special reports;
• Exercising judgment on the best story angle;
• Using portable digital audio recorders and other equipment to record material and appropriate editing software to produce complete packages for broadcast;
• Preparing material for both pre-recorded and live pieces;
• Filling stories from the respective county
• Developing and maintaining useful contacts and relations with news sources;
• Understanding and complying with media law and industry codes of conduct.

Qualifications For Radio Reporter Jobs In Kenya

• Degree in journalism, mass communications or any other related field OR
• Degree in social science and post-graduate training in journalism or mass communication
• A Post Graduate Degree in Journalism will be an added advantage.
• At least two years relevant experience as a reporter in a busy media house.

Competences

• Excellent written and spoken Kikuyu ,English and Swahili .
• An edge for news or features, ability for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
• Sound knowledge of the local and international social, political and economic news-shaping environment
• A clear communicating voice
• Ability to report accurately and impartially.
• Ability to work for long hours and on short notice

Key Considerations

• Willingness to work for long hours and on short notice
• Willingness to travel locally and abroad including to difficult and dangerous locations in line of duty

How To Apply
If you are interested and qualified, please email your CV and a one-page statement explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the position to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke by Tuesday 1st September 2015
Clearly cite Job Ref No. RDRPTR O5/09/2015 in your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.