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 theDivision’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 AdvertisingDirector 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 businessStrong 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; andLeadership, 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; andEnsuring 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;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.

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.keDrive Nation.co.ke publishing on the mobileContribute to converged newsroom operationsLead Online Sub Editors to ensure frequent updates across all content channelsDrive traffic through content decisions based on web metricsLead multi-media productionKnowledge, 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 SEQA 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; andAbility 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.comDrive BDAfrica.com publishing on the mobileEnsure frequent updates across all content categoriesContribute to converged newsroom operationsIdentify, collect and publish business and business-related reports across Africa.Drive traffic through content decisions based on web metricsLead multi-media productionKnowledge, skills and experience required:
Excellent headline writing and editing skills andGood 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 SEQA University Degree and a Diploma in Journalism;2 to 3 years working experience preferably as a sub editor; andAbility 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 PolicyEnsure 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; andAbility to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

Join the network that is changing the face of international media by speaking truth to centres of power and giving a voice to the voiceless.

Al Jazeera English Programmes is expanding its output of discussion and magazine shows and factual series, and is looking for outstanding managers and producers to join its headquarters team in Doha, Qatar.

All jobs offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Manager, Discussion Programmes

You will be responsible for commissioning and supervising all of the channel's discussion programmes, including our innovative new social media show, The Stream.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will develop programme ideas, recruit and manage production teams and supervise independent producers.

This is a senior management position and we’re looking for imagination, visual flair and rock-solid journalism demonstrated across a varied career.

Manager, Production

You will be responsible for scheduling, budgeting and resourcing all programmes produced, commissioned or acquired by the AJE Programmes Department worldwide — nearly 500 hours of original output in 2011.

We’re looking for an outstanding senior manager with at least 10-15 years’ experience of running television productions for top-quality broadcasters and/or production companies with international reach.

Editor, The Stream

The Stream uses social networks to give fresh insight into the news and uncover stories overlooked by conventional media. Live four days a week, The Stream has broken new ground in integrating TV and online.

As Editor, you will bring journalistic rigour, a global mindset and a talent for innovation to the development of the show.

You need an outstanding track record in live current affairs TV, and knowledge of the power and pitfalls of social media.

Producer

Can you produce a 24’ film from the jungle of southern India as easily as organise a location discussion in a café in Cairo?

Can you demonstrate rock-solid journalism, visual flair and a gift for story-telling?

We have openings for producers to work across a variety of magazine and discussion programmes and documentaries.

You need a strong track record in making long-form programmes and/or producing discussion programmes, and varied international experience.

Reversioning Producer

We are looking for a bilingual producer to translate and re-edit films made for our Arabic channels to broadcast on Al Jazeera English. You need a solid grasp of narrative techniques and a flair for fluent, clear writing, shown in 3—5 years’ experience of long form programme making.

Assistant Producer

Assistant Producers form the bedrock of our programme-making teams: researching stories, booking contributors, organizing shoots, logging and transcribing rushes, hunting down archive and assembling delivery materials.

We have openings for assistant producers to work across a variety of magazine and discussion programmes and documentaries. You need two to three years’ experience of programme making, a sharp intellect and a talent for organizing yourself and others.

To request complete job descriptions and apply for any of these positions, please email: programmejobs@aljazeera.net

The closing date for these positions is 28th September 2011.

Al Jazeera English is an equal opportunity employer.

www.Aljazeera.net/English