Sub Editor
The Standard Group comprises The
Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, Standard Digital and
Think Outdoor Services. The Group is looking for a quali¬ed, experienced and
reputable teamplayer to ¬fill the following position:
Reporting to the Managing Editor
This role is responsible for ensuring
that television scripts are free of errors, easy on the ear and in addition
conform to the Standard Group’s Editorial Policy Guidelines and House style.
Responsibilities
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Checking all facts for accuracy and
removing any ambiguities in consultation with reporters and editors;
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Ensuring all claims are supported by
evidence and that no content can trigger litigation, including any plagiarized
content;
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Ensuring compliance with editorial
journalistic code of ethics, and house style;
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Rewriting scripts to remove all
errors of grammar, ensure news clarity and appeal, without distorting meaning
or removing any salient points;
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Editing television news scripts to ¬
t the allocated duration
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Creating appropriate headlines and
lower thirds for on air stories, ensuring they re ect the overriding message of
the story;
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Advising reporters and editors on
appropriate images to use in news stories
Qualifications
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University Degree/Diploma in
Journalism or a relevant ¬ eld from a recognized institution
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Two (2) years relevant experience in
a busy news environment, preferably a television station.
Skills and Other Attributes
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Knowledge of TV news operation
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Highly competent in written English or
Kiswahili
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Speed.
Copy Writer
The Standard Group comprises The
Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, Standard Digital and
Think Outdoor Services. The Group is looking for a quali-fieed, experienced and
reputable team player to ¬ fill the following position:
Reporting to the News Editor
To write, re-purpose and package
compelling news stories from various sources for KTN/KTN News audiences on
television.
Responsibilities
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Research and write high-impact news
stories for television.
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Re-purpose stories from wire services
such as Reuters and AFP for television audiences.
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Conduct phone interviews with
reporters on location and news sources and develop news content from the same.
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Generate news content from television
interviews and LIVE events
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Gather facts on breaking
news/developing stories and fact check.
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Create appropriate headlines and
captions for TV stories, ensuring they re ect the overriding message of the
story.
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To edit scripts under the supervision
of Shi Editors and other news editors.
Qualifications
·
University Degree in Journalism /Mass
Communication or a related ¬ eld from a recognized institution
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Two (2) years relevant experience.
Skills and Other Attributes
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Judgement or discretion required.
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Ability to make independent decisions
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Knowledge of routine(s).
Camera Operator
The Standard Group comprises The
Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, Standard Digital and
Think Outdoor Services. The Group is looking for a quali¬ ed, experienced and
reputable team player to ¬ fill the following position:
Reporting to Head of Camera
To shoot informative and professional
TV pictures that capture the mood and spirit of the event and assist reporters
in developing appropriate accompanying stories.
Responsibilities
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Operate professional video cameras
for news as well as documentary production
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Transmit Live video images using
Mobile News Gathering equipment such as Live U or Quicklink.
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Advise producers and reporters on
camera techniques and creative angles
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To take detailed notes of the
subjects covered
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Describe circumstances under which
clips were taken in order to guide the Editors in story selection and content
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Submit ¬ lms to the Head of Camera
Unit and concerned Editor within set deadlines
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Able to work independently without
reporter and/or producer on location
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Able to edit sequences using Final
Cut Pro or other editing systems and send via FTP or mail, using broadband
network or via satellite broadcast
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Able to travel widely, including
overseas for news and documentary assignments as and when required
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Take care of camera and other
equipment assigned
Qualifications
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Diploma in Mass communication, Media
Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution
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Two (2) years relevant experience
Skills and Other Attributes
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Judgement or discretion required
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Ability to make independent decisions
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Knowledge of routine(s)
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Strong people skills and the ability
to work in a team
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Computer Literacy
Anchor
The Standard Group comprises The
Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, Standard Digital and
Think Outdoor Services. The Group is looking for a qualified, experienced and reputable
team
player to fill the following position:
player to fill the following position:
Reporting to the Managing Editor –
Broadcast
This role is responsible for relaying
the news gathered and produced by the entire newsroom to the public.
Responsibilities
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Presenting allocated TV bulletins,
live events and breaking news
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Ensuring appearance is as per house
rules
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Conducting well researched and
high-impact interviews on television
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Producing elements of the bulletin,
book guests, prepping them and doing research for the interview
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Packaging and delivering stories for
the bulletin
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Gather facts on breaking
news/developing stories and fact check.
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Re-purposing stories from wire
services such as Reuters and AFP for television audiences.
Qualifications
·
University degree in Mass
Communication or a relevant field from a recognized institution
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Two (2) years relevant experience
Skills and Other Attributes
·
Judgement or discretion required.
·
Ability to make independent decisions
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Knowledge of routine(s).
How to Apply
If you possess the above
qualifications and the drive to meet the challenge, visit our website www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to
browse through the current openings/vacancies and apply.
This is on a one year contractual
basis subject to review. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal
opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.