RE:ESD/01/09/2022: NEWS ANCHOR / REPORTER SS BA 2 – BA 3 (1 POSITION)
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation established under the KBC Act (Cap. 221) and operating under the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs. The Corporation is committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audiences, customers and the public. The mandate of the Corporation is to inform, educate and entertain the public through Radio, Television and Digital Media platforms.
The Corporation wishes to fill the following positions under Editorial Services Department with dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented professional to achieve its corporate objectives.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
RE:ESD/01/09/2022: NEWS ANCHOR / REPORTER SS BA 2 – BA 3 (1 POSITION)
The Role:
Reporting to the Managing Editor, the job holder will be responsible for anchoring news bulletins, conducting on location and studio interviews as well as general news reporting duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Anchoring English bulletins as allocated
- Ensuring guests are contacted and well briefed on interview topics
- Ensuring guests are handled well
- Conducting studio or location interviews
- Reporting on daily and breaking news as directed by the Editor on duty
- Working on well researched news and feature stories when not on anchoring duties
Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Corporation
Other Competences:
- Demonstrable professionalism and positive ability in work performance
- High command of English and/or Kiswahili languages
- Be familiar with public service news broadcasting
- Have an understanding of the media broadcasting laws
- Must be profoundly articulate in English and/or Kiswahili language(s)
- Must be a photogenic and camera friendly individual
- Must have a good voice
- Must possess good or basic research, interviewing and reporting skills
- Ability to work without close supervision and beyond normal working hours
- High integrity, good interpersonal skills and teamwork
- Ability to translate from English to Kiswahili or vice versa will be an added advantage
- Membership to a registered professional body is desirable
- Must be computer literate.
Minimum Educational and Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or related field from a recognized institution
- KCSE C and above with minimum of C+ in English and /or Kiswahili
- One year (1) working experience in television news or radio news production.
Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered as shown on the Corporation’s website.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria must submit detailed updated CVs; copies of relevant certificates/testimonials; application/cover letters demonstrating how they qualify for the relevant positions and names/contact information for three (3) referees.
Applications addressed to the undersigned must be received on or before 17th October, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
‘’KBC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and the Marginalized are encouraged to apply’’.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KENYA BROADCASTING CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 30456-00100
NAIROBI
RE: DD/01/09/2022: DIGITAL VIDEO EDITOR SS BA 2 (1 POSITION)
INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation established under the KBC Act (Cap. 221) and operating under the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs. The Corporation is committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audiences, customers and the public. The mandate of the Corporation is to inform, educate and entertain the public through Radio, Television and Digital Media platforms.
The Corporation wishes to fill the following positions under Digital Department with dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented professionals to achieve its corporate objectives.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
RE: DD/01/09/2022: DIGITAL VIDEO EDITOR SS BA 2 (1 POSITION)
The Role:
Reporting to Chief Digital Producer the job holder will be responsible for originating and developing innovative short form/new form content ideas and treatments in the form of video, images, graphics, audio and text for KBC Digital and all social media channels in accordance with KBC’s Digital priorities, confident with self-shooting, script writing and pitching ideas, exceptional editing skills and experience, a digital-first junkie, with a real passion for social media and connecting with audiences online.
Key Responsibilities:
- Researching and recommending new ways to explore the long form subjects/topics/trends whilst reflecting KBC Digital’s strategy and output
- Producing quick-turnaround content that reflects the changing passions and interests of 16 –34 year-olds
- Creating content in line with the long form calendar and for upcoming events and moments significant to the 16-34 year audience
- Working with Television Production teams and other KBC production areas to find suitable social activities that allow the audience to interact with their favorite content and stars, and identify key topics for further exploitation which supports our content and profile across platforms
- Ensuring content is thoroughly researched, meets editorial policy, guidelines and compliance and that that all relevant copyrights and contracts have been cleared and that content meets legal guidelines
- Ensuring content is delivered to the highest possible standard and uploaded in accordance to KBC Digital’s best practice guidelines & policy enabling the Content Editors and Social Media team to publish quickly & efficiently
- Managing content creation in accordance with the budget allocation for specific content ideas
- Using content production tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Premier on a daily basis
Minimum Educational and Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Interaction Design or related discipline from a recognized University OR Diploma Graphic Design/Interaction Design or related discipline (Diploma for serving employees only)
- Membership to a registered professional body is essential
- A high level of computer proficiency
Minimum Experience:
Four (4) years working experience in digital marketing and social media (Bachelor’s degree) OR five (5) years working experience in digital marketing and social media (Diploma for serving employees only)
- Strong familiarity with the business applications of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc)
- Knowledge on Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of Products, Final cut including but not limited to Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop CC. Motion graphics experience is a plus
- Good working knowledge of video editing and graphic softwares
Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered as shown on the Corporation’s website.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria must submit detailed updated CVs; copies of relevant certificates/testimonials; application/cover letters demonstrating how they qualify for the relevant positions and names/contact information for three (3) referees.
Applications addressed to the undersigned must be received on or before 17th October, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
‘’KBC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and the Marginalized are encouraged to apply’’.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KENYA BROADCASTING CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 30456-00100
NAIROBI
RE: DD/02/09/2022: DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER SS BA 2 (1 POSITION)
INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation established under the KBC Act (Cap. 221) and operating under the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs. The Corporation is committed to excellence in broadcast services to our audiences, customers and the public. The mandate of the Corporation is to inform, educate and entertain the public through Radio, Television and Digital Media platforms.
The Corporation wishes to fill the following positions under Digital Department with dynamic, self-driven and results-oriented professionals to achieve its corporate objectives.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
RE: DD/02/09/2022: DIGITAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER SS BA 2 (1 POSITION)
The Role:
Reporting in to the Chief Digital Producer, the job holder will be pivotal in helping to deliver the creative ambitions of the Corporation. He/she will be responsible for the delivery of all publicity photography from Production to Marketing, and for liaising with the TV, Radio & Marketing teams to deliver across KBC IP and non KBC IP content and managing the PhotoBank platform and ensuring the delivery of programme photography to service programme deals across all platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for art direction and graphic design, seeing all projects through from concept, design, production, completion and delivery.
- Working closely and collaboratively with the creative team on all creative projects, personally work on graphic development and following the company’s brand identity standards and guidelines.
- Interpreting project needs and developing concepts to suit specific guidelines while working within budget constraints
- Providing accurate time and cost estimates for each tactic
- Presenting design work at various stages to stakeholders for review and final approval
- Assisting in the education and development of Graphic Design Interns & attaches’
- Interfacing with printers and various external vendors and participating in photo shoots as needed
- Producing distinctive content on a variety of platforms
- Working effectively with other departments and ensuring excellent relationship is maintained
Minimum Educational and Professional Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design/Interaction Design or related discipline or Diploma in graphic Graphic Design/Interaction Design (Diploma for serving employees only)
- Membership to a registered professional body is essential
- Must be computer literate
Minimum Experience:
- Four (4) years working experience in journalism or photography (Bachelor’s degree) OR five (5) years working experience in journalism or photography (Diploma for serving employees only)
- Strong familiarity with the business applications of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc)
- Strong picture desk or similar experience, ideally in the television industry
- An understanding of television production, both location and studio based
- Knowledge of the technical processes involved and their limitations as well as an understanding of the storage, manipulation and retrieval of digital imagery
- Imaginative mind and artistic ability to see picture opportunities for programme marketing and publicity use, in particular for printed publicity, advertising, exhibition display and after sales picture promotion kits
- Ability to assess the aesthetic and technical essentials of photography and edit material
- Working knowledge of photographic copyright laws and rights management
- Knowledge on Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of Products, Final cut including but not limited to Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop CC. Motion graphics experience is a plus
- Good working knowledge of video editing and graphic software
Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered as shown on the Corporation’s website.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria must submit detailed updated CVs; copies of relevant certificates/testimonials; application/cover letters demonstrating how they qualify for the relevant positions and names/contact information for three (3) referees.
Applications addressed to the undersigned must be received on or before 17th October, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
‘’KBC is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Persons with Disabilities and the Marginalized are encouraged to apply’’.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
KENYA BROADCASTING CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 30456-00100
NAIROBI
