News Presenter/ Reporter
Job Ref: HR-NPR-05-2013
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.
We
are seeking to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the
position of News Presenter/Reporter.
The successful candidate will strengthen the capability of the staff of Nation Broadcasting Division for its Easy FM Radio Station.
We
invite journalists who are media savvy with strong creativity and know how on
cutting edge.
If
you are seeking to work in an exciting environment that nurtures creativity,
then this is an opening available for you.
Key result areas will include:
- Presentation of
news by making oneself presentable, audible and use of acceptable language
and delivery skills;
- Taking
instructions and briefs from the News Editor on stories to be covered;
- Researching and
developing scripts for news;
- Presenting news
at the top of the hour.
Skills,
knowledge and experience requirement:
- A university
degree and/or a Diploma in the relevant field;
- A strong command
of English – written and spoken;
- Excellent
understanding of journalistic standards and media laws;
- Thorough
knowledge of current affairs;
- Be able to work
effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and a demonstrated track record of teamwork;
- Experience as a
News Presenter will be an added advantange.
Your
application should be accompanied by:
- A short voice
demo;
- A short essay on
the benefits and challenges facing the radio industry in Kenya today.
Interested
candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and
detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 27th May,
2013.
Graphic Designers
Job Ref. HR-GD-05-13
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, electronics and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, and seeks to consolidate this position by recruiting Graphic Designers for our Advertising Department.
Key result areas will include:
- Generating
creative adverts and layouts for the newspaper within set deadlines;
- Interpreting and
translating situations and ideas into graphics;
- Downloading
graphics from agents servers and sites and translating them into Usable
formats;
- Liaising closely
with other graphic sections in the Group for synergies;
- Keeping abreast
of development in the graphics world through reading, research and
Consulting.
Competencies:
- Good
Interpersonal Skills;
- Customer Service
oriented.
- Skills,
knowledge and experience requirement:
- University
Degree in Graphic Design;
- Good working
knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (In design, Photoshop, Illustrator);
- 2 to 3 years
working experience;
- Ability to work
with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.
If
you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV
online to http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 17th May 2013.
Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.