SUB EDITOR VACANCY Kass weekly continues in print, the spirit of Knowledge is Power started by the KASS Media Group which runs Kass FM, Kass TV and Kass Sports. It is the first publication to cover in-depth issues affecting the wider Rift Valley. The newspaper covers diverse topics in business, communications, agriculture, education, tourism, sports, politics, history and culture among others. Kass Weekly wishes to recruit a sub editor who will be charged with the following responsibilities:- • Writing, rewriting, editing and proofreading text • Making sure that ‘house style’ is adhered to • Writing headlines, picture captions and story summaries • Editing reports and press releases • Liaising with regional journalists, reporters and editors • Verifying information and story details • Gathering and preparing routine information • Ensuring that stories are the right length and correctly placed on pages • Sizing photographs and placing them within features • Making sure that stories are accurate and do not compromise legality We are seeking an individual with the following qualifications and attributes: • A diploma from a college recognized by the Media Council of Kenya. Those with a degree have an added advantage • 2 years of experience in a similar position • A good command of English, particularly grammar and spelling • The ability to sum up the main point of a story as an eye-catching headline • Excellent attention to detail • The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines • Ability to use Adobe InDesign • Excellent communication skills • An understanding of media law and ethics • Excellent research skills If you meet the above, send us your application together with a CV to [email protected] APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 19TH DECEMBER 2014
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:39:21 +0000
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