Job Description
RE: ED/01/07/2018
The Role:
Reporting to the Managing Editor, the job holder will be responsible for anchoring news bulletins, conducting on location and studio interviews as well as general news reporting duties.
Specific Terms:
Three (3) years contract renewable subject to positive performance output.
Key Responsibilities:
Anchoring English or Kiswahili bulletins as allocated
Reporting on daily and breaking news as directed by the Editor on duty
Conducting studio or location interviews
Working on well researched news and feature stories when not on anchoring duties
Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Corporation.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or related field from a recognized institution
KCSE C and above with minimum of C+ in English and /or Kiswahili
One year (1) working experience in television news or radio news production.
Other Competences:
Must have demonstrated professionalism and positive ability in work performance
High command of English and/or Kiswahili languages
Must be a photogenic and camera friendly individual
Be familiar with public service news broadcasting
Have an understanding of the media law
Must be profoundly articulate in English and/or Kiswahili language(s)
Must have a good voice
Must possess good or basic research, interviewing and reporting skills
Ability to work without close supervision and beyond normal working hours
High integrity, good interpersonal skills and teamwork
Ability to translate from English to Kiswahili or vice versa will be an added advantage
Membership to a registered professional body is desirable
Must be computer literate.
