Jobs at Royal Media Group

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

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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