Nation Media Group is
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 individual to the position of News Producer - QTV.
Job Ref: HR-NP-06-2012Reporting to the Managing Editor - QTV, the incumbent will be responsible for:
- Taking
instructions and briefs from the News Editor on stories to be covered;
- Editing
the stories with a Video Editor for airing;
- Ensuring
that the equipment i.e. camera and video tapes are readily available and
are in working order;
- Assessing
the situation on location to determine the required pictures and sound
bites and directing the cameraman on what to shoot;
- Carrying
out the necessary interviews, doing a piece to camera and wrapping up the
stories;
- Previewing
the material, taking time codes, writing a script to go with the pictures
and getting the script edited;
- Editing
the stories with a Video Editor for airing.
Knowledge & Skills requirements:
- University
Degree;
- Diploma
in Journalism/Mass Communication;
- 2 to 3
years working experience;
- Good
sound knowledge of African current affairs issues;
- Multimedia
editing skills;
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight
deadlines.
This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and
a competitive remuneration package.
If you meet the above
criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 8th July, 2012.
Only shortlisted
applicants shall be contacted.