A medium sized information and analysis distribution
organization working on setting up an online publishing and subscription service
in the Nairobi Area seeks to recruit a Research and Editorial Intern.
Who you are
A driven young lady or man with a passion to succeed and innovativeness to take
the lead and make things happen. You have great writing skills, a good attitude
and are proactive.Who you are
Primary Duties
- Write
daily situational reports on issues pertaining to the organizations
information and news activities.
- Verify
facts and dates using standard reference resources.
- Re-write
or modify copy to conform to the organizations house style.
- Select
and crop photographs and illustrative materials to conform to space and
subject matter requirements.
- Write
and re-write document and article headlines, picture and map captions
according to house style requirements.
- Occasionally
initiative and reply to correspondence regarding material published or
being considered for publication.
- Carry
out administrative tasks that are related to the editorial aspect of the
editorial process such as typing documents, making calls and assisting
editors and contributors in gathering information.
- Work
with the Managing Editor and Operations Manager to ensure smooth sailing
of basic editorial tasks.
- Learn
more about the online publishing and subscription process.
Additional Requirements
- Available
to commit full-time for at least three months.
- Able
to use basic word processing soft ware with an ability to type at an above
average typing speed.
- Outgoing
and willing to learn.
- Skilled
in reading and writing lengthy documents of a serious or academic nature.
- A
degree or diploma in communication, journalism, law, sociology, history or
any other writing and fact-finding based degree.
- Experience
working on the school paper, as a writer or as a researcher is a plus.
- Strong
organizational skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should email their most recent
resume, two professional referees and examples of systems built or projects you
have worked in to info@rmi-ea.com by the 4th of April, 2012.
Although this position is unpaid, there will be a daily allowance for transport and lunch.
Although this position is unpaid, there will be a daily allowance for transport and lunch.
