The Standard Group comprises, The Standard Newspapers, Game
Yetu, The County Weekly, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think
Outdoor Services.
Sub Editors
The Sub Editors will work closely with the editors to put together
the newspaper and ensure that stories are edited to house style and free of
errors, and that the presentation in terms of design and layout is appealing
and conforms to house style.
Roles and Responsibilities
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To edit stories for accuracy, facts, grammar and simplicity.
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To edit pictures selected to go with particular stories.
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Write headlines and captions.
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Lay out pages and sign off for press.
Qualification, Skills and Competencies
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University degree with a bias in English or Mass Communication
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Training in Journalism
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Minimum of three years’ experience in sub editing.
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Well-developed analytical skills.
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Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary.
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Energy and ability to work irregular hours.
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Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Reporters
The reporter will be expected to source, collect, write and
submit stories/reports and articles within set deadlines.
Role of the Position
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To go out on assignments, take notes, carry out interviews,
check out facts and submit stories within set deadlines
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To research and collect background information required to make
stories complete
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To brief the Editor fully on all assignments
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To write and process the stories collected and to read back to
ensure that they are balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line
with laid down editorial policy and house-style
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To follow news leads and to maintain close and effective contact
with news sources
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To identify areas of improvement/ development in daily news
reporting and to make appropriate recommendations to the Editor
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To observe the code of journalistic ethics
Qualification, Skills and Competencies
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University degree in Journalism or any other
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Minimum 2 years’ experience as a writer
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Ability to identify and follow news leads
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Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary
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Energy and ability to work irregular hours
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all staff
levels and at community level
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High degree of integrity to deliver
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Excellent writing/presentation skills
Trainee Reporters
The Trainees will be exposed to the Editorial function of the
Group incumbent will source, collect, write and submit stories/reports and
articles within set deadlines.
Qualifications & Experience
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University degree in Journalism or Mass Communication
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Advanced computer literacy
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Ability to identify and follow news leads
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Excellent writing skills
Responsibilities
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To go out on assignments given by the Editor, take notes, carry
out interviews, check out facts and submit stories within set deadlines
·
To research and collect background information required to make
stories complete
·
To write and process the stories collected and to read back to
ensure that they are balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line
with laid down editorial policy and house-style
·
To follow news leads and to maintain close and effective contact
with news sources
·
To identify areas of improvement! development in daily news
reporting and to make appropriate recommendations to the Editor
·
To observe the code of journalistic ethics
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet
the challenges, visit our website http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to
browse through the current Openings/ Vacancies and apply not later than 12tI
December 2012.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such,
canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
