Paid Editorial Intern Ghafla Kenya

Paid internship at a leading online media house in Kenya
 

Ghafla! is a local entertainment website that attracts and serves large online audiences in Kenya
 

We are seeking to recruit an passionate and self- motivated individual to the position of Editorial Intern.
 

Job Ref: HR-SPIA-09-201 1
 

Job Purpose: The job entails seeking out, editing and posting articles to the Ghafla! website.

Key result areas will include:

• Volume of articles on a monthly basis.
• Quality of articles posted to the website.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• At LEAST one year's worth working experience in a busy commercial environment.
• Domain expertise in the local entertainment and fashion industry
• Excellent planning and execution skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in developing solutions.

Perks include:

• Getting paid to party.
• Food and snacks provided for at the office.
• High speed internet with a general high-tech computing environment.
• No restrictions on social media in the office.

... and many more.

If you are interested, please send your resume or enquiries to: Email: hr@ghafla.co.ke

SOS Children’s Village Correspondent Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position title: Correspondent
 

Working location: Nairobi
 

Geographical scope: East and Horn of Africa (with possible assignments to other regions of Africa and Middle East/AFME)
 

Reports to: Continental Communications Advisor (AFME)
 

Background
 

Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development international organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children. SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries. 

SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting a Correspondent who will join its external communications network, working mainly in East and Horn of Africa region.
 

Working on a full time basis and based in Nairobi/Kenya, he/she will be responsible for proactive generation of news content for use in external communications and fundraising. 

The main task will be to manage information from Member Associations in East and Horn of Africa Region and turn them into stories that are used by Member Associations in North America and Europe for fundraising/media and public relations purposes. 

All this will be done with excellent journalistic skills. 

The Correspondent will work closely with the East African Regional Office and report directly to the Continental Communications Advisor, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

The Challenge
 

The ideal candidate will be an experienced journalist, with excellent writing and English skills for an efficient performance of the following tasks:

• Generate news content for use in external communications and align written material with the SOS brand values and key messages
• Develop field-based stories – driven by fundraising needs – for use by the external communications network and by Member Associations in North America and Europe
• Manage a pool of freelance journalists, external network of communication specialists, key media and news agency correspondents in the field with a view to generate news
• Build and maintain that external network in the region in order to understand and monitor regional/country issues and developments and to be able to provide relevant guidance and advice on such issues to member associations
• Ensure efficiency of response to SOS Children’s Villages International Office and Member Associations requests and timely submission of good quality written, photo and video material
• Act as a hub and ensure efficient internal information flow specifically in crisis and emergency situations
• Prioritize trips to countries based on the news/content and fundraising needs

Desired profile

• At least 5 years’ experience in journalism
• Formal qualification in journalism or communications with proven track record in research and generation news
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Excellent command of English (French is an asset)
• Understanding of news agendas and how news is generated
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multicultural context
• Excellent time management and planning skills: ability to work under tight deadlines
• Understanding of data and statistics
• Ability to outsource and write effective briefs (e.g. for photographers, video producers, etc.)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software and good Internet skills.

We Offer

• A diverse range of interesting tasks in a well-recognised international organisation
• Intercultural working environment
• Interesting opportunities for further development
• Competitive compensation package
• The possibility to shape a new position within a global well-established organisation

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
 

How to apply
 

If you believe you are up to the challenge, please send your application (detailed CV and motivation letter - IN ENGLISH), along with three traceable references to the following email address, with the subject “Correspondent”: ro.afea@sos-kd.org
 

Closing date: 30th May 2013

Nation Media News Presenter/ Reporter, and Graphic Designers Jobs in Kenya

News Presenter/ Reporter

 
Job Ref: HR-NPR-05-2013

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. 

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of News Presenter/Reporter.

The successful candidate will strengthen the capability of the staff of Nation Broadcasting Division for its Easy FM Radio Station. 

We invite journalists who are media savvy with strong creativity and know how on cutting edge. 

If you are seeking to work in an exciting environment that nurtures creativity, then this is an opening available for you.

Key result areas will include:

• Presentation of news by making oneself presentable, audible and use of acceptable language and delivery skills;
• Taking instructions and briefs from the News Editor on stories to be covered;
• Researching and developing scripts for news;
• Presenting news at the top of the hour.

Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:

• A university degree and/or a Diploma in the relevant field;
• A strong command of English – written and spoken;
• Excellent understanding of journalistic standards and media laws;
• Thorough knowledge of current affairs;
• Be able to work effectively under pressure, react quickly, and meet tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated track record of teamwork;
• Experience as a News Presenter will be an added advantange.

Your application should be accompanied by:

• A short voice demo;
• A short essay on the benefits and challenges facing the radio industry in Kenya today.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 27th May, 2013.

Graphic Designers

 
Job Ref. HR-GD-05-13

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, electronics and digital media. It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, and seeks to consolidate this position by recruiting Graphic Designers for our Advertising Department.

Key result areas will include:

• Generating creative adverts and layouts for the newspaper within set deadlines;
• Interpreting and translating situations and ideas into graphics;
• Downloading graphics from agents servers and sites and translating them into Usable formats;
• Liaising closely with other graphic sections in the Group for synergies;
• Keeping abreast of development in the graphics world through reading, research and Consulting.

Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal Skills;
• Customer Service oriented.
• Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
• University Degree in Graphic Design;
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (In design, Photoshop, Illustrator);
• 2 to 3 years working experience;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 17th May 2013.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.