The Standard Group comprises, The
Standard Newspapers, Game Yetu, The Counties, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha,
PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services.
The Group is looking for highly
motivated, qualified, experienced and reputable individuals, to fill the
following position:
Correspondent –
Lamu, Busia, Bungoma, Migori, Kakamega Town, Nairobi, Garissa, Malindi, Molo,
Siaya, Nyamira, Makueni and Meru
The successful candidates will source, collect, write and submit stories/reports and articles within set deadlines, so as to inform, educate and entertain our readers in the allocated region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Go out on assignments given by the News
Editor, take notes, carry out interviews, check out facts and submit
stories within set deadlines
- Research and collect background information
required to make stories complete, topical, informative, credible and
analytical
- Write stories collected and read back to
ensure that they are balanced, properly presented, free of error and in
line with laid down editorial policy and house-style
- Follow news leads and maintain close and
effective contact with news sources
- Keep the Editor informed of work progress, any
problems encountered and areas where assistance is required and/or
facilitation to complete assignments within the agreed deadlines
Qualifications & Experience
- University Degree in Journalism or other
training in Journalism
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Minimum of 3 years having worked as a
writer/reporter
- Good command of English language.
- Excellent wring skills
- Social, Networking, Analytical and Writing
Skills
- Writing Experience
Producer – KTN
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing each project from conception to completion.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing each project from conception to completion.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Research, logistical planning and
conceptualisation of programmes
- Strong intuitive understanding of the production
process
- Direct programs in the genre of News, Talk
shows, Dramas
- Script writing
- Determine and prepare production budgets and
schedules.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
- Maintain team spirit and work well with fellow
team members
Knowledge and Skills
- Degree in TV production/Communication (media
studies)
- 3 years’ work experience in TV production
- Proficient in MS Office
- Ability to thrive under pressure.
- Good editing ability on FCP and/or any other
software
- Keen attention to detail
- Creative mind
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work long and odd hours
Production Assistant - KTN
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to senior production staff prior to, during and after the production of a programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to senior production staff prior to, during and after the production of a programme.
Key Responsibilities: -
- To provide support role to the TV
Producers/Directors
- Assist the Producer on location; and if need
be, be able to handle location shoots individually
- Prepare the necessary checklists for any
production and ensure that all materials required are in place by set
deadlines
- To write/read and understand the script of
assigned programmes, determine format and logistical requirements.
- Oversee cues, timings and continuity during
recording
- Assist in the packaging of the Production by
ensuring scripts, tapes, music, footage and any other relevant material is
available in the editing suite during the scheduled time
- Ensure that all administrative duties are
carried out before the production phase including guest lists, production
equipment and personnel
Knowledge and Skills
- University degree in Mass Communication.
- Diploma in TV production or similar
qualification
- Minimum of 1-2 years TV production experience
- Highly organized
- Ability to work long and odd hours
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting skills
If you possess the above
qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our websitewww.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to
browse through the current openings / vacancies and apply not later than 30st
November 2014
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
