Career
Opportunities in Media
Radío Africa Group is a fast growing and dynamic media company consisting of 6 radio stations, one TV station and one newspaper.
Radío Africa Group is a fast growing and dynamic media company consisting of 6 radio stations, one TV station and one newspaper.
Group ICT Manager
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will spearhead the Radio Africa
ICT strategy formulation and ensure that the company leverages on ICT as a
means to increasing operational efficiency and growing the business.
Key
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement
an ICT strategy that supports the Company’s core goals and over all
strategy.
- Provisioning of
Linux IT infrastructure services including software applications,
networks, security and telecommunications
- Development and
implementation of new systems based on Ubuntu Desktops and Servers
- Establish ICT
systems and processes that ensure unique support for each company’s
business and deliver optimal efficiency in the group of companies.
- Maintain
efficient infrastructure and services including software applications,
networks, security and telecommunications
Qualifications
- B.Sc. in
Computer Science or related field, an MBA would be an added advantage
- Certification in
CCNP, Linux (LP1 & LP2)
- Proven
experience of driving and defining Linux IT strategy
- Proven experience
of managing an ICT department
- Experience in
setting up an IT helpdesk, developing telephone systems and setting up an
intranet.
- Experience in
Linux IT infrastructure planning and deployment
- Experience with
heterogeneous computing environments (md. Linux, Windows, and Mac)
- Minimum of 4
years experience managing Ubuntu production environments and a minimum of
3 years experience managing Samba and LDAP, DNS servers (bind), Zimbra
Collaboration Suite, Firewalls (IPTAbles + firewall appliance), SQL databases
(MySQL, PostgreSQL), Web servers (Apache) and Asterisk PBC systems.
The
Person
- Experience
leading a team in a busy Corporate
- A meticulous
individual with a keen eye for detail.
- Results oriented
and energetic team leader capable of motivating and growing a young team
- Excellent
problem solving skills and an ability to keep a cool head under pressure
Research Manager
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will manage a vibrant and
strategic Research and Development function which provides timely market
intelligence to guide timely decision making by the group of companies.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Create
objectives of the research, organise field interviews with respondents and
oversee coding and data entry.
- Analyse the data
using various software and prepare reports, present findings and
recommendations to the management
- Manage the
relationship with research service providers.
- Ensure that all
relevant reports are sent out on time and accurate.
Qualifications
- Degree in
business and/or statistics
- Master’s degree
majoring in Research is desireable
- Diploma in
market research, CIM is an added advantage
- Minimum of 5
years experience in a media monitoring company is a must
- Working
knowledge of SPSS, Epi data, Quanvert is critical.
The
person
- Advanced
analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent
presentation skills
- Excellent
leadership skills
- A highly driven
individual used to working with deadlines.
Radio Presenter
Reporting
to the Program Controller, the Radio Presenter will anchor a radio show and
drive listenership
The
person
- At least one
year’s experience on air as a radio show presenter in a top media house
- Fresh talent
(aged 18 years and above) encouraged to apply - send in a 30-minute mock
demo of a radio show to hr@radioafricagroup.co.ke
Radio News Reader & Reporter
Reporting
to the Deputy Head of Electronic News, the Radio News reader & Reporter
will handle all
field assignments, write, edit and read the news on radio.
field assignments, write, edit and read the news on radio.
Key
Responsibilities
- Gather, write,
edit and read news hourly on any of our radio stations
- Establish
reliable news sources and contacts
- Interview
newsmakers
- Attend functions
and file stories on time.
Qualifications
- Degree in
journalism or a degree in a related field + Diploma in journalism
- Minimum of one
year experience as a news reporter
- One year or more
in a similar position in a top radio station
- Ability to
handle both English and Swahili radio news would be an added advantage
- Sound
understanding of broadcast regulations and libel awareness
The
person
- A meticulous
individual with a keen eye for news
- Interest in
sports and politics is critical
- Ability to
translate English stories into nation ally accepted Kiswahili would be an
added advantage.
- Highly
disciplined and dedicated worker
Radio
Africa Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive
package to the successful candidate.
If
you match the above qualifications and requirements you may apply on the link www.myjobsinkenya.com/radioafricagroup so as to
reach us by 13th June 2013.
Please
include your daytime telephone number and names and contact telephone and email
address of 3 professional referees.
We
regret that in light of anticipated numerous applications, only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: Radio Africa does not charge a recruitment fee or work with any persons or agencies which charge a recruitment fee.