The Standard Group, a multi-media
house comprising the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Online
Digital Business and Think Outdoor services seeks to strengthen its Online
digital function.
Sub Editor - Social Media &
Convergence
The incumbent will be part of a team
that manages the Standard digital web content with a focus to Social Media.
Key Responsibilities
· Ability
to write, edit and-proofread and gauge newsworthiness of stories
· Creativity
and ability to generate content for the online platform
· In-depth
understanding of Twitter, Facebook and G+ and knowledgeable about how they can
be used for conveying news and interactivity with multimedia audiences
· a
with social media trends, ethics, uses and strategies
· Ability
to edit video/audio clips, and load them on the site.
· Understanding
of YouTube, and other on-demand and live stream applications
· Ability
to use in-design and Photoshop
· Proactive,
interested and passionate about online news and citizen journalism
· Basic
knowledge of website structures and Content Management Systems.
Qualifications
· Degree
or Masters in Journalism, mass communication, Information Science or any
related field, with over 1 years’ experience in journalism.
· Newsroom
exposure
· Advanced
computer literacy
· Social
media usage and applications
Sub Editor - Social Media Business
Key Responsibilities
· To
prepare a schedule of topics to be covered in the daily business section and
daily pages for discussion with the Managing Editor and to assign the agreed
topics to the writers
· To
keep the Managing Editor informed of work progress, any problems encountered
and areas where he may require assistance and/or facilitation to complete
assignments within the agreed deadlines
· To
read back and to quality control the business pages in the website to ensure
that the articles are balanced, properly presented and factual
· To
lay out the business page
· To
check all headlines, pictures, captions, text and other business page elements
to ensure that they are relevant, factual and appropriate
· To
identify areas of improvement / development of the page and to make appropriate
recommendations to the Managing Editor
· To
read back the copy to ensure that it is balanced, properly presented, free of
error and that it is within the laid down Company editorial policy and
house-style
· To
observe the code of journalistic ethics.
· Quality
control of the business pages
· Well-developed
analytical skills
· Ability
to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary
· Energy
and ability to work irregular hours
· Excellent
communication and inter-personal skills at all staff levels and at community
levels
Qualifications
· Degree
or Masters in Journalism, mass communication, Information Science or any
related field, with over 1 years’ experience in journalism.
· Newsroom
exposure
· Advanced
computer literacy
· Social
media usage and applications
Business Manager
The Business Manager will work
closely with the Commercial Manager and will be charged with the responsibility
of planning, Controlling and supervising the work of Business Executives to
generate and meet agreed individual and team’s volume against set advertising
sales annual revenue targets.
Roles & Responsibilities
· Planning,
coordinating and managing a team of Business Executives who are expected to
deliver agreed sales volumes and revenue
· Motivating
the sales team to deliver departmental objectives
· Maintaining
good client service and relations
· Developing
and implementing sales strategies and campaigns
· Maintaining
and fostering business relationships with all clients of the company.
Qualifications & Experience
· Basic
University Degree; an MBA will be an added advantage
· At
least 3 years’ working experience in a sales and marketing environment
· Experience
in a leadership and/or people management role
· Excellent
interpersonal skills and customer service skills
If you possess the above
qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our websitehttp://www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to
browse through the current Openings/ Vacancies and apply not later than 30th
December 2014.
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.