Principal Editor Job Opportunity at Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board

Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board

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Experience Required:8 Years
Total Positions:1
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Management
Minimum Education: Masters
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on: June 14, 2022
Last Date: June 28, 2022

Job Description

POSITION: PRINCIPAL EDITOR
Job Reference Number : KYEB/HR/02/2022
Grade : KYEB 4
Department : Editorial
Immediate Supervisor : Assistant Manager – Editorial

a) Job Specification
Duties and Responsibilities will entail: -
i. Revising content for publications across print and digital platforms
ii. Leading the digital publishing and social media teams
iii. Mentoring and Providing guidance to Editors and contributors
iv. Monitoring and evaluating quality of work by Editors
v. Overseeing Editorial Interns
vi. Reviewing editorial artwork and graphics
vii. Ensuring timely delivery of edited and revised content to production teams
viii. Provide regular reports to Assistant Manager Editorial on status of publications
ix. Ensure content for publications are within the KYEB Editorial Policy and Guidelines about their objectivity and accuracy and that they are non-libellous

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
i. Minimum Eight (8) years’ work experience of which five (5) should be in supervisory
position.
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism or a Bachelor’s Degree in a
relevant field plus a Diploma in Mass Communication/Journalism from a recognized
institution
iii. Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism from a recognized institution
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Communication/Journalism from a recognized institution
v. Excellent writing and editing skills
vi. Excellent understanding of KYEB Editorial Policy and Guidelines
vii. Proficiency in KYEB publishing software and online media
viii. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
ix. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence

c) Key Competencies and skills
i. Editing Skills
ii. Strategic Leadership and innovative thinking;
iii. Results oriented;
iv. Ability to build an effective team
v. Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
vi. Project planning and management skills;
vii. Logical thinking
viii. A strong grasp of modern technology
ix. Problem solving skills