HR/CROSS/06/2018 – ENG Reporters – 6 POSITIONS
Reporting to the Managing Editor, the ENG REPORTER will be responsible for the following:
Key Responsibilities
Generating ideas for stories and features and following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources
Pitching ideas to editors
Researching, verifying and collating evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc.
Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising editorial judgment on the best angle from which to approach a story
Identifying necessary resources and deploying and managing technical crews for location shoots, including camera crew
Providing directorial input, advising crews on what to film or record
Producing complete packages for broadcast
Preparing and presenting material for both pre-recorded and live pieces
Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions and conducting both live and recorded interviews
Collaborating with the editor to put together the completed program or item
Developing and maintaining local contacts and assuming a public relations role
Skills & Qualifications
Graduate in journalism or communications
3 years of TV editor, producer or reporter position; experience in filming, editing and producing news
A thorough knowledge of news and current affairs in the Kenya, Africa and internationally
Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
Ability to shoot and edit digital video
Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
Social Media & Multimedia experience
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