Job Description
Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of News Reporter. He/she will be required to source, generate, package and present news stories. He/she will report to the News Editor.
Available Vacancies: Three (3)
Key roles & responsibilities
- Generating ideas for news stories and news features
- Following leads on news from sources
- Generating news ideas
- Researching and compiling relevant information into credible TV, Radio and digital news stories
- Writing scripts for bulletins
- Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising judgment on the best story angle
- Preparing and presenting material “on air” for both pre-recorded and live pieces
- Identify potential interviewees, brief them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews
- Understanding and complying with media law and industry code of conduct
Academic and professional/work Experience
- Diploma in mass communication or any other related field from a reputable institution.
- Degree in social science and post graduate training in journalism or mass communication will be an added advantage
- At least one year relevant experience in a busy newsroom covering all aspects of news planning, gathering, editing and airing.
Essential Competences
- Excellent written and spoken Luo, English and Swahili (Attach – Luo, English and Swahili demos)
- 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.
- Willingness to work for long hours and on short notice
- Willingness to travel locally and abroad to difficult and dangerous locations in the line of duty
If you find this a good challenge and you qualify, please send your application and CV to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke. Clearly cite Job REF No. HRD/NP/09/2021. Closing date will be Friday 17th September 2021.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.