Career at the leading media house in East and Central Africa
The Nation Media Group, 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 experienced and self- motivated individuals to various positions within the Group.
1. Commercial Manager
Job Ref: HR-CM-09-11
Reporting to Advertising Director - NND and supervising a team of Business Managers, the position will entail optimizing print profitability by achieving revenue objectives for the Group.
We invite applications from qualified professionals with proven track records and attributes to excel in a complex and highly competitive multi-media commercial environment.
Overall responsibility will be to formulate and coordinate advertising plans and implement them by providing total advertising solutions to our customers that cuts across our print platforms namely; Daily Nation, Saturday Nation, Sunday Nation, Business Daily, Taifa Leo.
Key responsibilities and duties:
- Plan and coordinate advertising sales strategies for all brands and products, to meet the
- Division’s and the Group’s business objectives;
- Grow revenue market shares across the sectors for all brands and products;
- Develop incentive schemes to motivate staff through dynamic commission schemes and recognition programs;
- Develop innovative ideas for existing and new products in close liaison with Group Advertising
- Director for approval and implementation;
- Managing a team of sales staff to ensure they are well motivated.
Knowledge, skills and experience required- Graduate in a business related degree. An MBA will be an added advantage;
- Expert knowledge with over 5 years experience in Sales & Marketing at a Senior level in FMCG, Advertising agency, media house or relevant business
- Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills;
- Proven record in managing profit targets in a commercially-oriented environment and experience in leading change management initiatives;
- Demonstrable ability to grow a profitable business with drive and commercial acumen in an organization embracing change; and
- Leadership, analytical and commercial skills.
2. Purchasing Officer
Job Ref: HR-PO-09-11
The candidate will report to The GM - Purchasing.
Key responsibilities and duties:- Effective sourcing of goods and services both locally and internationally as per laid down procedures;
- Managing supplier& customers relations;
- Monitoring market trends; and
- Ensuring timely supply of quality goods and services.
Knowledge, skills and experience required:- University Degree preferably in a Business related field.
- CIPS Diploma.
- 2-3 years working experience in a busy commercial environment.
- Knowledge of SAP Materials Management Module will be an added advantage.
- Should possess excellent planning and execution skills;
- Ability to maintain an all round awareness of the business and emerging trends;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- Proactive in developing solutions;
3. Senior Web Producer - Nation.co.ke
Job Ref: HR-S WP-09-11
Key responsibilities and duties:- Coordinate content generation and production operations for Nation.co.ke
- Drive Nation.co.ke publishing on the mobile
- Contribute to converged newsroom operations
- Lead Online Sub Editors to ensure frequent updates across all content channels
- Drive traffic through content decisions based on web metrics
- Lead multi-media production
Knowledge, skills and experience required:- Excellent headline writing and editing skills and good understanding of multi-media story-telling.
- Good understanding of current affairs, business, lifestyle and sports issues.
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of web technology such as Flash, HTML and Web Content Management Systems.
- Good knowledge of SEQ
- A University Degree and a Diploma in Journalism;
- 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a sub editor;
- Good level of knowledge of African current affairs and issues; and
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.
4. Web Producer - BDAfrica.com
Job Ref: HR-WP-09-11
Key responsibilities and duties:- Coordinate content generation and production operations for BDAfrica.com
- Drive BDAfrica.com publishing on the mobile
- Ensure frequent updates across all content categories
- Contribute to converged newsroom operations
- Identify, collect and publish business and business-related reports across Africa.
- Drive traffic through content decisions based on web metrics
- Lead multi-media production
Knowledge, skills and experience required:- Excellent headline writing and editing skills and
- Good understanding of multi-media story-telling.
- Good understanding of economic, business and financial trends.
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of web technology such as Flash, HTML and Web Content Management Systems.
- Good knowledge of SEQ
- A University Degree and a Diploma in Journalism;
- 2 to 3 years working experience preferably as a sub editor; and
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.
5. Online Video Producer
Job Ref: HR-OVP-09-11
Key responsibilities and duties:- Gatekeeper for video standards for multimedia storytelling on web and mobile.
- Checking and correcting editorial products for facts, accuracy, taste, house- style, language use, clarity and balance to conform to NMG Editorial Policy
- Ensure NMG content is properly projected on digital platforms, including SEO.
- Ensuring timely publishing to digital platforms;
- Social media engagement.
Knowledge, skills and experience required:- University Degree in journalism or a related field;
- 2 years news production experience in a busy television environment;
- Good knowledge of African current affairs and issues.
- Skilled in capturing and editing video and audio for digital audiences; and
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.
6. Editorial Vacancies
These positions fall within the Editorial Department.
The candidates should have good understanding of new media, proven writing, editing, and web production abilities and sound knowledge of current affairs.
They should also be innovative, analytical and adaptable to fast-changing news and technology realities and work under tight deadlines.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to:http://careers.nationmedia.com before 23rd September, 2011.
