Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overall Purpose Of The Job Reporting to the Deputy Digital Editor, this role is responsible for making sure content is fi t for publication on web and that it meets all the quality requirements needed for a smooth user experience.

Job Responsibilities:
• Work with Desk Editors to identify content for the paywall and subscription newsletters;
• Regularly update the website with content based on audience consumption patterns and interests;
• Make time-sensitive and small-scale adjustments to stories, correcting minor errors, and ensuring headlines are catchy and key words are relevant;
• Work with the Intake Editor to ensure Thematic Desks produce premium content as per the set targets;
• Work closely with the Radar Desk to make sure breaking news stories are published on time with important updates and background for developing stories;
• Work with the Social Media team to ensure content is well promoted and audience feedback is factored;
• Work closely with the Audiovisual Desk to ensure graphics, video and audio content is uploaded on the website as per the audience growth strategy;
• Compile a weekly newsletter that will be shared with subscribers.

Qualifications And Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Media, Journalism, Mass Communication or a related discipline from a reputable university;
• An advanced certifi cation/diploma in digital journalism;
• At least four years’ relevant experience working in a busy newsroom as a writer and/ or sub-editor;
• Experience working with newsletters and communities.

Skills And Other Attributes:
• In-depth knowledge of current aff airs, media trends, and social media networks;
• Understand analytics and audience consumption trends;
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Able to work with journalists who report for diff erent platforms;
• Ability to make decisions under pressure;
• Creative problem-solving skills;
• An eye for detail.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you have these qualifi cations and the drive to meet the challenges, please send your application to vacancies@standardmedia.co.ke  not later than Monday, 26th September 2022. The Standard Group PLC is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualifi cation.


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