Can you write news articles and work comfortably in a news and media house? Pigia Me media are looking for a writer who has journalistic skills
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Role
Function/Department Editorial
Reporting to Editor in Chief
Deputy in case of absence
Direct Reports N/A
Journalist Writer Job Responsibilities
- Ensuring timely processing of news material;
- Assist in coverage of current affairs on a day-to-day basis;
- Rewriting articles and developing content ideas as per the target audience of the website;
- Meeting editorial standards of the new-look guidelines
- Verifying facts and accuracy of all news reports before they are published;
- Rewriting and editing copy to ensure it is readable and appeals to the target audience;
- Ensuring articles have catchy headlines and appropriate photos or illustrations;
- Utilizing news sources like press releases, radio, television and web reports to generate articles;
Skills and Attributes
- Attention to detail
- Excellent at research
- Good communication skills
- Good presentation skills
Key Relationships
- Editor-in –Chief
- Video Journalist Team
How to Apply
The candidates should send their resumes to recruit@ringier.co.ke with the title of the vacancy as the subject of the email. Any application that will lack the job vacancy title will not be considered. Deadline is 27th January 2017.
