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.