Ghetto Mirror Coordinator Job in Kenya

Ghetto Mirror Coordinator

Grade: 2.3
Section: Business Services
Department: Marketing & Communications
Location / Work station: Kibera
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM and weekends as needed
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Chief Marketing Officer
Direct reports: N/A

To be responsible for managing the day to day operations of the Ghetto Mirror publication and providing necessary support for the staff and writers; with the overarching goal of supporting the realization of SHOFCO’s vision and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

·         Prepare an Editorial Policy tailored to The Ghetto Mirror.

·         Edit drafts of articles to ensure accuracy of information; grammatical accuracy and logical flow.

·         Ensure articles adhere to copyright standards or do not go against SHOFCO’s mission and policies.

·         Proofread and double check final copy of publication before printing.

·         Work hand in hand with the Marketing Officer and the Graphic Designer to support, mentor and assist the writers in journalism skills.

·         Work with staff and writers in assigning topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage and ensure strict deadlines are met.

·         Implement plan to make The Ghetto Mirror become financially independent.

·         Prepare material for and administer weekly mentorship meetings.

·         Develop linkages with professional journalists that would be willing to train/mentor writers.

·         Recruit new writers from other areas and work closely with different writers.

·         Develop activities and programs to keep writers motivated and increase quality of writing.

·         Maintain the social media platform and guide writers to collect materials to continuously keep social media updated.

·         Look for writers’ capacity gaps and coordinate with management to bridge those gaps.

·         Prepare work plan, action plan and budget for the publication.

Qualifications

·         Diploma in Journalism or any other related field

·         Qualification in Marketing, PR, Communication is desirable

·         At least 3 years’ experience in editing newspapers or other publications

·         Experience working with youth

·         Extensive social media knowledge

Functional Skills:

·         Articulating information

·         Checking things

·         Adopting practical approaches

·         Managing tasks

·         Convincing people

·         Thinking positively

·         Embracing change

·         Upholding standards

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Manager, jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 8th January 2018.