Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a Sports News Sub Editor/Anchor. He/she will be required to lead a team of sports reporters, source, generate, package and sports news. He/she will report to the Sports Editor.
Available Vacancies: One (1)

Job Description

  • Generate ideas for sports stories for RMS platforms
  • Developing daily docket, running orders and show plans
  • Devise and implement strategies to continuously grow news audience numbers
  • Supervise video-editing and production of sports features and stories
  • Anchoring sports news
  • Hosting sport shows.
  • Keep tabs with current sports news events and write captivating stories for the portal.
  • Write easy and captivating sports news articles from sports events – on-field and off-field
  • Craft punchy headlines and kickers to captivate the reader
  • Guiding reporters and correspondents on the best story angles to take
  • Maintain close and effective contact with sports news sources
  • Coordinate with the social media desk to ensure sports news articles are promptly shared and driven across the Company’s social media pages
  • Craft timely SMS sports news alerts and share with the social media desk for diffusion on the social media pages
  • Ensure that the Sports page is up-to-date with live score.
  • Edit short punchy videos and upload on the sports page as well as editing videos for bulletins
  • Perform any other editorial duties assigned by the News Editor

Requirements

  • A Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/ Communication Studies
  • At least 5 years experience in a busy newsroom as a sports subeditor anchor or reporter.
  • At least 3 years leadership experience in a busy newsroom
  • Deep and thorough knowledge of local and international sports
  • A rich broadcast voice.
  • Audio and Video editing skills
  • Good command of Kikuyu, English and Kiswahili languages (Attach Video and Voice demos)
  • A clear understanding of the Journalistic Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • Ability and willingness to work during odd hours
  • Knowledge of social media optimization tools
  • Have a strong presence on social media
  • Deep knowledge of audio editing and relevant tools

How To Apply

If you are interested and qualified, please email your CV, demos and an application to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke by Thursday 17th August 2023. Clearly cite Job Ref HRD/EDS/SBE/08/ 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.