The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in
East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media
and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania
and Rwanda is seeking to recruit experienced and self-motivated individuals to
various positions within the group.
Social Media Editor
Ref: HR-SME-06-2012
This is an exciting new position that will blaze a trail for new journalism at Nation Media Group.
The NMG Social Media Editor will recognise that the new consumer
of news and information does not merely want to be served the end product, but
would rather participate in producing it.
Specifically, s/he will:
- Track
comments about NMG’s journalism on blogs, websites, and social media, for
trends, ideas and issues of importance, and to translate these into
stories and draw insights to guide editors;
- Set
up and coordinate NMG journalism on social media. This will involve a
combination of content drawn from newspapers, websites, and require a
promotion of stories that pose questions/debate, teaser for blogs, videos,
photos;
- Drive
user engagement including responding to public comments if necessary, in
consultation with the Managing Editors and the Editorial Director;
- Create
internal social media awareness within the newsrooms;
- To
lead a team social media moderators in securing and sustaining a credible
voice for NMG’s social media accounts. This includes corrections and
clarifications to any NMG stories that are in dispute are issued in a
timely fashion online.
We are looking for a dynamic and well informed citizen to take
this challenge.
We think that the ideal candidate is likely to have university
education, prefer good journalism and be keen on having fun while at it.
NMG is an equal opportunity employer and minorities are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Programmes Controller
Programmes Controller
Ref: HR-PC-O6-2012
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual in the capacity of Programmes Controller for Easy FM.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual in the capacity of Programmes Controller for Easy FM.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing
and directing the station on- air staffing towards the desired goals and
targets;
- Continual
review and refreshing of programming output to attract, retain and grow
audiences;
- Monitoring
and evaluating the quality of the station and ensuring that programming
complies with the laws, regulations and industry codes
- governing
Radio broadcasting;
- Analysis
of research data from internal and external sources to improve programming
ratings;
- Review
and planning of programming with presenters;
- Liaison
with the sales teams on product/brand preposition to clients and sponsors;
- Creating
program clocks and ensuring programming elements are in place;
- Approving
and review of playlists and briefing presenters on any promotions to run
on air.
Knowledge and Skills
- University
Degree in mass communications or equivalent;
- 5
years working experience of commercial radio industry with programmes
making experience;
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated track record;
- Ability
to mentor, develop and provide leadership to a dynamic team of creative
talent;
- Good
understanding of the commercial side of the business;
- The
capacity to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight
deadlines;
- Knowledge
of the Radio market and audience demographics.
These positions offer excellent career growth opportunities and
competitive remuneration packages.
If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 15th June, 2012.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.