Video Editor
Royal Media Services Limited is
recruiting for the above position. We are looking for a trained creative video
editor with great production and organizational skills. The jobholder is
expected to be a team player, a problem solver with great attention to detail
and possess a clear understanding of overall content production process.
Responsibilities
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Manage the post-production process of
Video production by digitizing and organizing raw footage into polished pieces
suitable for broadcast.
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Assemble recorded footage into a
finished project that tells a cohesive story, matches productions’ vision and
meets broadcast standards
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Convert, download and capture footage
from various sources (camera persons, producers, talent)
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Work with and creatively manipulate
raw camera footage, dialogue, sound effects, graphics and special effects.
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Cut shot sequences to different
angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and
seamless as possible.
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Receive and internalize brief to
grasp production team’s needs and specifications
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Review shooting script and raw
material to create a shot decision list based on scenes’ value and contribution
to continuity
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Creatively Input music, dialogue,
graphics and effects
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Create/acquire and update, maintain
database of key production elements (music, graphics, sfx)
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Ensure logical sequencing of finished
product
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Mastering finished products in time
and archiving existing projects to ensure that sufficient resources exist to
allow for new projects.
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Continuously discover and implement
new editing technologies and industry’s best practices to maximize efficiency.
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Work with director, producer and
talent to achieve desired end result.
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Trim film segments to specified
lengths, and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum
effect.
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Archive in proper retrievable
sequence raw and finished footage.
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Quality control
Qualifications
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Proven working experience of over 3
years in video editing
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Bachelors/Diploma in media related or
Arts field
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Solid experience with digital
technology and editing software packages with a strong portfolio
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Thorough knowledge of timing,
sequencing and continuity
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Familiarity with special effects, 2D,
3D and compositing
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Creative mind and storytelling skills
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Exposure to digital/mobile platforms
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Incisive knowledge of the Kenyan and
global media tends/scene
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Skilled in capturing and editing
video, audio and text
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Demonstrable use and consumption of
mobile devices
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Team player, good attitude and
aptitude to learn
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Can understand and write in English
and Kiswahili.
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Work under pressure, tight deadlines
and minimum supervision
Studio
Operator/ Cameraman
Royal Media Services Limited wishes
to recruit competent individuals to the position of Studio Operator/Cameraman
to help meet the growing demands of the organization. There are four positions
available.
Responsibilities
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Ensure seamless television programmes
transmission.
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Will be involved in broadcast
equipment operations, repairs and preventive maintenance.
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Preparing and setting up equipment for
studio productions
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Operating Camera Control Units and
conducting pre-production checks in consultation with Producers/Directors.
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Lighting and sound management in the
Studios as per the standard operating procedures
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Mixing Audio and Video during live and
recorded programmes
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Management and control of outgoing
transmission Signals
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Maintenance of studio equipment.
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Floor management during productions
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Raising any technical issues with
relevant Engineering and following through
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Technical set-up and support for OB
productions.
Qualifications
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Degree in Mass Communication with
specialization in studio operations with 2 years experience OR Diploma in Mass
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Communication Film/Video operations
with 5 years experience.
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At least 3 year’s work experience in
a busy live/production studio.
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Relevant ICT skills
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Problem solving and communication
skills.
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High level of personal integrity and
reliability.
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Team player
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Ready to work long and odd hours.
Graphic
Designer
Royal Media Services Limited wishes
to recruit a suitably qualified person for the above position. The purpose of
the job is to handle the graphic design services across the company.
Responsibilities
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Provide creative graphics solutions
to meet the needs of various departments.
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Conceptualize, design and creatively
package Station’s live-on- air or recorded properties
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Conceptualize , design and creatively
package commercials, marketing promos, adverts and editorial products to
enhance bulletins
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Confer and liaise with business executives
and commercial producers to ensure efficient and timely execution of clients’
briefs
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Contribute to team effort to ensure
tasks are completed on time
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Ensure the station’s look and feel is
protected by adhering to approved designs, fonts, colors, layouts and settings.
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Attend meetings as directed by head
of unit or head of department
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Design and produce graphics for live
on air or taped programs as requested by news producers, programme producers
and transmission controllers
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Source, select and reproduce library
music to go with designed properties
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Suggest ways of improving the look
and feel of different properties and shows
Qualifications
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Degree or diploma in graphics design
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Conversant with broadcast graphics
design and editing software including After effects, 3D studio max, Cinema 4D,
3D Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Corel draw and Final cut.
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Hands-on experience for not less than
six months on the above software
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Ability and willingness to train in
station’s live-on-air systems including Wasp3D, Viz RT among others.
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Be very creative and innovative
despite working under pressure and long hours
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Ability to pay attention to detail
and keep strict deadlines
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A team player, patient, active
listener and a problem solver
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Passionate about motion graphics
design and its related tasks
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Good audio and video editing skills
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Follow-up of assignments till
completion and a clear focus on results and seamless delivery
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Working experience at a broadcasting
house will be an added advantage.
Digital Sub
Editor
Royal Media Services Limited is
seeking to recruit a highly qualified person for the above position. The job
holder will be responsible for generating online news content of the Company,
manage the Company’s Online News platforms as well as create and implement
various online news strategies. He/she will provide news stories, features and
other news related content to strengthen the Company’s digital platforms.
Responsibilities
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Aid in generating news stories for
all digital platforms;
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Manage the daily running of the news
desk
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Assign various duties to online
reporters
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Proof-read copy
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Manage breaking news on all digital
News platforms;
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Ensure moderation of comments on all
Online News platforms
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Promote prime time TV news on Social
Media
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Monitor news-based content &
feedback on social media
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Skills and Personal Attributes
Qualifications
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University Graduate in Communication
or another related field from a recognized University. Masters degree in Communication
or its acceptable equivalent will be an added advantage.
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Must have a certificate in computer
studies.
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At least 3 years experience in a
reputable newsroom and at least two years as a senior reporter
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Must have good command of English and
Kiswahili;
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Must have strong writing &
editing skills;
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Must be analytical;
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Understand Media Laws & Media
Ethics;
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Must be self driven, assertive,
punctual & organized;
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Must have a nose for news, widely
knowledgeable & pay attention to detail;
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The ideal candidate must have a
working knowledge of online technology and online news best practices and an
appreciation of the business processes, protocols and controls;
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Demonstrate a professional approach
and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and
loyalty; and
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Keep abreast of evolving trends
through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms;
Digital
Reporter
Royal Media Services Limited is
seeking to recruit a highly qualified person for the above position. The job
holder will be responsible for generating online news content for the Company.
The ideal candidate will manage the
Company’s Online News platforms under the Digital Sub-Editor. He/she will
provide news stories, features and other news related articles to strengthen
the Company’s online news platforms.
Responsibilities
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Aid in generating news stories for
all online platforms
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Proof-read all online stories before
submitting copy to the editor
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Update various news platforms with
edited copy
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Acquire, verify & break news
stories on all digital news platforms
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Champion convergence by liaising with
Radio, TV, and Digital reporters
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Execute the online news agenda for
the day
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Production of online multimedia
content for all digital platforms
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Monitor traffic and feedback, using
this data to improve digital products
Qualifications
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Must have excellent communication
& writing skills
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Must have strong analytical skills
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Understand media laws and ethics
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Must be self driven, assertive,
punctual and organized
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Must have a nose for news and an
understanding of how to package news for a digital audience
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Must have keen attention to detail
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Must have digital video production
experience
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The ideal candidate must have a
working knowledge of online technology and online news best practices and an
appreciation of the
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business processes, protocol and
controls
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Demonstrate a professional approach
and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and
loyalty
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Must keep abreast of evolving trends
through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms
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University Graduate in Communication
or another related field from a recognized University
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Over 2 years experience in a
newsroom; one of which must be at a reputable organization under a digital
editorial portfolio
TV Reporter
Royal Media Services Limited wishes
to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a TV Reporter.
He/she will be required to source, generate, package and present the news.
He/she will report to the News Editor-TV
Responsibilities
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Generating ideas for news stories and
news features
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Following leads on news from sources;
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Generating news idea;
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Researching and compiling relevant
information into credible TV news stories.;
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Writing scripts for bulletins;
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Selecting appropriate locations,
pictures and sound and exercising judgment on the best story angle;
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Identifying necessary resources and
deploying/managing field assignments crews;
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Providing input, advising crews on
what to film or record;
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Using appropriate equipment to record
and edit for news;
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Preparing and presenting material ‘on
air’ for both pre-recorded and live pieces;
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Identifying potential interviewees,
briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and
recorded interviews;
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Preparing timings for each news item
and monitoring these during broadcast;
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Developing and maintaining useful
contacts and relations with news sources;
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Understanding and complying with
media law and industry codes of conduct.
Qualifications
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Degree in journalism, mass
communications or any other related field OR
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Degree in social science and
post-graduate training in journalism or mass communication
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A Post Graduate Degree in Journalism
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At least two years relevant
experience in a busy newsroom in a media house covering all aspects of news
planning, gathering, editing and airing.
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Excellent written and spoken English
and/or Swahili. Capacity for bilingual reporting (English/Swahili) will be an
added advantage
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An edge for news or features, ability
for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
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Sound knowledge of the local and
international social, political and economic news-shaping environment
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A clear communicating voice
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Ability to report accurately and
impartially.
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Ability to work for long hours and on
short notice
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Willingness to work for long hours
and on short notice
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Willingness to travel locally and
abroad including to difficult and dangerous locations in line of duty
How to Apply
If you are interested and qualified,
please email your CV, Application Letter to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke by 6th October, 2017 clearly indicating on the
subject, JOB REF NO HRD/TVR/09/2017. Quoting the REF on the subject Example JOB
REF NO HRD/TVR/09/2017
The letter should be addressed to;
The letter should be addressed to;
THE HR DIRECTOR
ROYAL MEDIA SERVICES
PO BOX 7468-00300
NAIROBI
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ROYAL MEDIA SERVICES
PO BOX 7468-00300
NAIROBI
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
