Editor
The successful candidate should be:
A university graduate with a bias in IT, Communications, Journalism or a business related degree from a recognised university.
A credible journalist with at least 10 years’ experience, three of which must have been spent as an editor or sub-editor.
A go-getter with exceptional communication skills and a variety of contacts within the ICT sector.
Familiar with both print and online publications. Strong knowledge of Joomla
and Wordpress a must.The successful candidate should be:
A university graduate with a bias in IT, Communications, Journalism or a business related degree from a recognised university.
A credible journalist with at least 10 years’ experience, three of which must have been spent as an editor or sub-editor.
A go-getter with exceptional communication skills and a variety of contacts within the ICT sector.
Social Media skills, twitting, blogging skills at must
Job Description
Reporting to the Publisher/Director, the Chief Editor will be in charge of:
- The
day-to-day running of both print and online editions.
- Generating
thematic story ideas for the magazine in consultation with the Business
Development Manager and the Editorial Director.
- Conducting
interviews with relevant sources and filing analytical pieces for both
print and online editions.
- Overall
supervision and mentoring of Staff Writers.
- Assigning
staff writers to cover various ICT-related events.
- Ensuring
that Staff Writers follow up on developing stories.
- Liaison
with correspondents and columnists from across the region.
- Editing
all articles from staff writers, columnists and correspondents.
- Updating
the website with relevant content on a daily basis, two articles in each
section.
- Planning
for the production of the magazine and ensuring editorial deadlines are
met.
- Liaison
with professional photographers and maintenance of a picture gallery.
- Writing
a blog and an editorial for online and print editions respectively.
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the Business Development Manager and
the Editorial Director.
Salary gross of 70,000/- 120,000/-
Applications:
Please send an up to date CV, stating your current salary, accompanied by at least 3 referee telephone numbers/email addresses to;
harriet@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit recruitment & Training,
Rhino House, Karen Road, Karen
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.
Only applicants who are successful will be contacted.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.
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