Political Reporter
Royal Media Services Limited wishes
to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a political
reporter. He/she will be required to source, generate, package and present the
news from the courts, tribunals and the judiciary in general. He/she will
report to the News Editor
Responsibilities
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Reporting political stories and
covering Parliamentary sittings
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Producing and packaging political
stories round up program
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Generating ideas for stories and
features
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Pitching story ideas to editors and
producers
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Researching and compiling relevant
information to support a story using credible information sources such as the
internet, archives, databases, etc.;
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Writing scripts for bulletins,
headlines and special reports;
·
Exercising judgment on the best story
angle;
·
Using portable digital audio
recorders and other equipment to record material and appropriate editing
software to produce complete packages for broadcast;
·
Developing and maintaining useful
contacts and relations with news sources;
·
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
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At least one year relevant experience
as a reporter or a correspondent.
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Experience in covering Parliament
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Excellent written and spoken English
and Swahili and must be very good in spoken and written Swahili and English.
·
An edge for news or features, ability
for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
·
Sound knowledge of the local ,
national and international social, political and economic news-shaping
environment
·
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
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 21st September 2017. Clearly cite Job Ref No
HRD/PRP/9/2017 in your email.
Radio Correspondent
Royal Media Services Limited wishes
to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a Radio
correspondent for Nyeri County. He/she will be required to source, generate,
package and present the news. He/she will report to the Head of Desk, Inooro
FM.
Responsibilities
·
Generating ideas for news stories and
news features
·
Following leads from news agencies,
the police, the public, press conferences and other sources;
·
Generating ideas to editors and
producers;
·
Researching and compiling relevant
information to support a story using credible information sources such as the
internet, archives, databases, etc.;
·
Writing scripts for bulletins,
headlines and special reports;
·
Exercising judgment on the best story
angle;
·
Using portable digital audio
recorders and other equipment to record material and appropriate editing
software to produce complete packages for broadcast;
·
Preparing material for both
pre-recorded and live pieces;
·
Filling stories from Nyeri county
·
Developing and maintaining useful
contacts and relations with news sources;
·
Understanding and complying with
media law and industry codes of cond
·
Degree in journalism, mass
communications or any other related field
·
At least one year relevant experience
as a reporter or a correspondent.
·
Must know how to use a professional
camera
Qualifications
·
Excellent written and spoken English
,Swahili and Kikuyu – Attach Voice Demo
·
An edge for news or features, ability
for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
·
Sound knowledge of the local ,
national and international social, political and economic news-shaping
environment
·
A clear communicating voice
·
Ability to report accurately and
impartially.
·
Ability to work for long hours and on
short notice
·
Willingness to work for long hours
and on short notice
·
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 and a one-page statement explaining why you are the ideal
candidate for the position to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke by 21st September 2017. Clearly cite Job Ref No
HRD/RCP/9/2017 in your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.