The EastAfrican Newspaper Staff Writer Job in Kenya

Nation Media Group is recruiting a Staff Writer for The EastAfrican Newspaper, which is a regional publication.

Job Ref: HR -SW-O1-2016

Key Responsibilities:

• Propose, discuss and agree on story ideas with the Associate Editor for content generation;


• Break news on mobile and file multi- media stories;


• Prioritise digital content by breaking the news online and on social medial platforms;


• Deliver three (3) exclusive stories in a week;


• Deliver one story for Outlook/ Special Report or Magazine per month;


• Break one story for the website per week.

 

Knowledge and skills requirements:

• University degree in Journalism;


• Minimum of 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a Reporter/Writer;


• Possess excellent analytical skills;


• Possess a rich network of sources;


• Ability to work under minimum supervision and cope with pressure and deadlines.

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application and a detailed CV online to http://careers.nationmedia.com on or before 13th February, 2016.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.