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News Anchor / Reporter – Muuga-FM
HRD/MFM/ NP/8/2024
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To sub-edit copy from reporters and correspondents.
- Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines and reports.
- Selecting appropriate stories and exercising editorial judgement on the best angle from which to approach a story.
- Preparing and presenting material ‘on air’ for both pre-recorded and live pieces.
- Generating ideas for stories, features and following leads as well as pitching story ideas to editors.
- Developing and maintaining local contacts.
- Coordinating and liaising with correspondents in the field for purpose of compiling news and features.
- Make sure that news bytes are of good quality, ethically sound and precise to the right length.
- Ensure all social media platforms are updated regularly
- Advising your supervisor on new trends in online tools, applications, channels, design & strategy
- Moderating talk shows
- Write broadcasting reports and execute commercial logs
- Music research – identifies, propose and source music to be incorporated into the station sound.
- Cross-promote the Company’s online & traditional product lines
- Conceptualize and execute online campaigns for various projects
Skills and Personal attributes
- Have a good command of English, Kiswahili and Chuka/ Maara dialects of the Meru language. (Attach Voice demo)
- Strong writing, editing and analytical skills
- Ability to moderate a talk shows
- Ability to work odd hours
- Clear understanding of media laws and ethics
- Self driven, assertive, punctual and organized.
- Must have a nose for news, broad and strategic thinker and pay attention to detail.
- Must demonstrate a professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust, loyalty and keep abreast with evolving trends.
Academic and professional experience
- A university degree in journalism / mass communication or another related field from a recognized university.
- At least 3 years experience as a Presenter /newsreader/reporter/subeditor in a reputable newsroom.
- Must be social media savvy, innovative and creative
Radio Presenter & Continuity
REF No. HRD/VFM/RP/08/2024
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will among others be able to do the following;
- Research, plan and develop on air content, ideas and concepts in line with the station strategy and values.
- On air presentation/continuity and acting on feedback from listeners.
- Write broadcasting reports and execute commercial logs
- Music research, identify and propose music that should be incorporated into the station sound.
- Carry out outside broadcasting/Road shows and attend functions on behalf of the station.
- Receiving briefs from clients/ marketers/ supervisor and executing accordingly.
- Scripting, recording, packaging and producing station features
- Creatively create and execute on air gaming elements
- Hosting sport shows.
- Maintain close and effective contact with sports news sources
- Generate ideas for sports stories
- Cross-promote the company’s online & traditional product lines
- Conceptualize and execute online campaigns for various projects
- Ensure all social media platforms are updated regularly
- Advise supervisor on new trends in online tools, applications, channels, design & strategy
- Liaise with digital sales officers to create campaigns that can be commercialized
Skills and Personal attribute
- Fluent in spoken and written Maragoli, English and Swahili with a radio voice & personality as well as an ear for music.
- Able to work odd hours including weekends and holidays without supervision.
- Must be social media savvy, innovative and creative
- Have an understanding of Media Law and Ethics
- Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty
- Keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms
Academic and professional experience
- A university degree in journalism / mass communication or another related field from a recognized university.
- At least 3 years experience as a Presenter /newsreader/reporter/subeditor in a reputable radio station.
- Must be social media savvy, innovative and creative
Method of Application
If you find this a good challenge and you qualify, please send your application and CV to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke.
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Closing date will be Tuesday 20th August, 2024 at 5pm. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.