Job Vacancies At Mwananchi Communications Limited
Industry : Print /Digital Media Job Function : Art / Design
Job Experience Level : Mid Level
Minimum Years of Experience : At least 5
Minimum Academic Qualification : Bachelor
Job Summary
To plan, coordinate and produce reliable, objective and authoritative news in line with MCL’s online and digital platform mandate.
Full Job Description
§ Plan, prepare and monitor live broadcast of news in line with the MCL’s strategic objectives.
§ Brief, debrief, guide and monitor reporters to confirm story deadlines are achieved within specified times in line with the editorial policy.
§ Edit news scripts, write headlines and make key decisions on story aesthetics in line with the editorial policy.
§ Conduct quality control of content before broadcasts in line with the editorial policy.
§ Lead the editorial content generation process in line with the editorial policy.
§ Editing processing and posting video stories for web and mobile audiences;
§ Ensuring MCL’s content is properly and timely published on digital platforms. This includes Search Engine Optimization;
§ Guiding reporters on how to capture quality videos;
§ Managing assigned YouTube channels and any other video hosting services.
How To Apply
Interested and suitably qualified individuals should apply online through our carrier portal via link below, enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a day time telephone contact.
Job Experience Level : Mid Level
Minimum Years of Experience : At least 3
Minimum Academic Qualification : Bachelor
Job Summary
RCI retainer will work closely with Lead, RCI in project data collection during special projects content planning and development including publishing of such content on all MCL platforms.
Full Job Description
§ To work with the editorial productions and special projects team in collecting data from the field as per the special projects plan.
§ To follow up proactively with special projects team to ensure data is collected at agreed calendar.
§ To assist in conducting surveys, observational monitoring, focus group discussions and key informant interviews through various content sources including institutions.
§ To enter gathered data in a prescribed tools.
§ To contribute to timely and quality reporting on the project content.
§ To organize, collect, compile and document all content assignment and ensure that all materials/records are properly organized and stored.
§ Any other duty assigned by his/her supervisor.
JOB TITLE: ONLINE VIDEO EDITOR
Minimum Years of Experience : 2-3
Minimum Academic Qualification : Bachelor
Job Summary
To edit high quality video clips and sound into finished products that are suitable for broadcasting within set deadlines.
Full Job Description
§ Ensuring that news broadcast meets the established broadcasting objectives, journalistic ethics, house style and are delivered within set deadlines;
§ Editing/subbing news scripts, to correct grammatical and factual errors in line with the house style and quality Kiswahili and English
§ Reviewing the stories to ensure they remain relevant, up to date, meet broadcasting objectives, house style and journalistic ethics;
§ Writing story tags and scrolls for each story, managing live productions and associated activities;
§ Preparing news highlights for the bulletins as well as hourly updates;
§ Taking control of production of breaking news by guiding the studio crew led by the News Producer, Presenters, Reporters, Video editors and Graphics Designers;
§ Attending news planning meetings to give input on what stories should be covered and taking part in the planning and analysis of big stories;
§ Deciding on the content, packaging and duration of stories;
§ Determining Docket running order in consultation with other Editors and the Managing Editor;
§ Ensuring smooth, flawless production, an interface with video editors, graphics designers timely and studio technicians; and
§ Guiding and orienting interns and enlightening the reporters on story angles and elements.
