Graphic Designer
Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person for the above position. The holder of this position will be charged with production of creative and innovative graphic designs and animated products for production, marketing, sales, digital and Editorial purposes.
Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person for the above position. The holder of this position will be charged with production of creative and innovative graphic designs and animated products for production, marketing, sales, digital and Editorial purposes.
Responsibilities
The
successful candidate will among others be able to do the following;
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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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Create 2D and 3D model animations and
execute as briefed
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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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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
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Provide creative graphics solutions
to meet the needs of various departments.
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Preparing rough drafts of materials
based on agreed brief.
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Determining size and arrangement of
illustrative material and copy, and font style and size.
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Reviewing final layouts and
suggesting improvements if required.
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Thinking creatively to produce new
ideas and concepts and developing interactive design.
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Advice clients on strategies to reach
a particular audience.
Qualifications
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Conversant with broadcast graphics
design, editing and animation software including After effects, 3D studio max,
Cinema 4D, 3D Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Adobe Premier or Final
cut.
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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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Ability to understand, read and write
in English, Kiswahili and/or Kikuyu
Academic and professional experience
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Degree or diploma in graphics design.
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Working experience at a broadcasting
house will be an added advantage.
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Hands-on experience for at least two
year on the above software
How To Apply
If
you find this a good challenge and you qualify, please send your application
and CV to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke. Quote the code REF No. HRD/GD/GD/02/2019
Closing
date will be Friday 22nd February 2019 at 5pm. Please note only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Radio Sports Sub-Editor
Royal
Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the
position of a Radio sports sub- editor. He/she will be required to source,
generate, package and present sports news stories. He/she will report to the
Radio Sports Editor.
Responsibilities
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Implement various sports news
strategies for all the radio stations and the online platform under Royal Media
Services ltd
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Under the guidance of the sports
editor, help in the daily running of the Radio Sports Desk
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Maintain close and effective contact
with the sports editor, sports news sources, reporters and correspondents
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Assign duties to and guide reporters
& correspondents attached to the sports desk in sourcing sports news
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Maintain an up to date diary of major
events and news of interest to all RMS radio stations and prepare a schedule of
sports assignments & feature stories
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Ensure radio sports stories aired
conform to journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style
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Guide reporters and correspondents in
preparing high quality sports bulletins, features & special reports by
ensuring balance and credibility
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Anchor sports news, do sports
commentaries/analysis, conduct live and recorded interviews
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Edit and publish sports stories on
the online platform in strict conformity to the house style
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Chair Radio sports editorial meetings
in the absence of the sports editor and lay out day’s activity plan
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Do any other Editorial tasks assigned
by the Sports Editor
Qualifications
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Have a good grasp of English and
Kiswahili. (Attach Swahili and English voice demo)
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Strong writing, editing and
analytical skills
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Demonstrate knowledge and love for
sports
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Ability to work odd hours
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Clear understanding of media laws and
ethics
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Self driven, assertive, punctual and
organized.
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Must have a nose for news, broad and
strategic thinker and pay attention to detail.
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Must demonstrate a professional
approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty,
trust, loyalty and keep abreast with evolving trends.
Academic and professional experience
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A university degree in journalism /
Mass Communication or another related field from a recognized university.
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A masters degree in communication or
its acceptable equivalent will be an added advantage.
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At least 5 years experience in a
reputable sports department, and at least 2 years as a sub editor.
How To Apply
If
you are interested and qualified, please email your CV, and a one-page
statement explaining why you are the ideal candidate for the position to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke by Wednesday February 20th, 2019. Clearly cite Job Ref No.
HRD/ RSE/02-2019 in your email.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.