Roles for the Journalist NGO Job
This role involves gathering content from the communities we work with in Narok County to produce quality online print and video blogs, and assist with reporting needs for our flagship development model WE Villages. The position involves project management, interviewing, writing for web, writing for video, filming, and photography, comfort being on camera, and the ability and sensitivity to draw out meaningful stories from the communities we work with and tell them in an engaging way.
This position is best suited to a journalist with experience and interest in development work and working with marginalized communities.
The ideal candidate will have strong writing abilities, impeccable research and interview skills and a firm understanding of journalistic practices. The candidate will be well informed on issues affecting the local populations of Narok country (particularly the Kipsigis and Maasai), have a passion for social change, and a desire to tell the stories of the communities we work with in those areas.
The candidate will have a willingness to be coached and a desire to develop stronger skills.
Journalist NGO Job Qualifications
Experience in journalism and story collection
Background, education and/or in-depth experience with writing for web, a newspaper or related experience
Minimum three (3) years of writing experience — samples required
Strong organizational and communication skills
Able to meet demanding deadlines, producing high quality work and project a positive attitude
Willing to be a dedicated member of the team with a positive and flexible attitude
