Journalist / Content Writer Job in Kenya

Family Media

Journalist / Content Writer

Family
Media prides itself in creating and publishing compelling media on all possible
channels that inspires and encourages our audience to have a meaningful
relationship with Christ and to build up a daily relationship with Jesus.

To
achieve our mandate, we wish to hire a Journalist / Content Writer.

Duties
and Responsibilities:

As
a content writer, your duties are to research, write, and edit Christian
content for publication on our website, through newsletter, and social media
platforms, far and above that, your responsibilities will include:

·  Develops
and writes Christ-focused articles, and devotionals for our E-paper Family News
Today.

·  Performs
copy editing and technical tasks including proofreading articles for grammar,
punctuation, and style.

·  Engages
in conversations with church leaders regarding subscribing to Family Media e-newsletter,
ensuring churches are well served through Familynews.Today content.

·  Contributes
to the accuracy and appropriateness of editorial content of our weekly
Newsletter.

·  Occasionally
writes attributed content such as the Editor’s Note, and non-attributed content
as needed.

·  Develops
a monthly digital editorial calendar, maintains communication and relationships
with clients, partners and staff.

·  Writes
and edits content for the website and social media platforms.

·  Responds
to reader’s requests, feedback and comments.

·  Stays
current with industry standards to assure quality improvement and innovative
methods of design and production. Commit to excellence, process review and
continuous learning.

·  Performs
other duties as assigned by the Head of the Digital Department.

Qualifications:

·  Minimum
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism or related
field of study

·  Strong
commitment to the mission and vision of Family Media.

Experience
Required:

·  2 years
editorial and writing in a publishing environment experience, preferable in a
church or ministry

·  Strong
organizational skills

·  Ability
to work on multiple projects simultaneously

·  Proficiency
in MS Office and Creative Suites, Google, and Adobe

·  Good
analytical skills.

How to
Apply

Qualified
and interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to
hr@familymedia.tv with the job title “Journalist/Content Writer” as the email
subject.

Kindly
visit http://familymedia.tv/job-openings/ for
more details.

Kindly
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.