Social Media & Convergence Sub Editor, Social Media Business Sub Editor and Business Manager Jobs
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The Standard Group, a multi-media house comprising the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Online Digital Business and Think Outdoor services seeks to strengthen its Online digital function.Sub Editor - Social Media & Convergence
The incumbent will be part of a team that manages the Standard digital web content with a focus to Social Media.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to write, edit and-proofread and gauge newsworthiness of stories
Creativity and ability to generate content for the online platform
In-depth understanding of Twitter, Facebook and G+ and knowledgeable about how they can be used for conveying news and interactivity with multimedia audiences a with social media trends, ethics, uses and strategies
Ability to edit video/audio clips, and load them on the site.
Understanding of YouTube, and other on-demand and live stream applications
Ability to use in-design and Photoshop
Proactive, interested and passionate about online news and citizen journalism
Basic knowledge of website structures and Content Management Systems.Qualifications
Degree or Masters in Journalism, mass communication, Information Science or any related field, with over 1 years’ experience in journalism.
Newsroom exposure
Advanced computer literacy
Social media usage and applications
Sub Editor - Social Media BusinessKey Responsibilities
To prepare a schedule of topics to be covered in the daily business section and daily pages for discussion with the Managing Editor and to assign the agreed topics to the writers
To keep the Managing Editor informed of work progress, any problems encountered and areas where he may require assistance and/or facilitation to complete assignments within the agreed deadlines
To read back and to quality control the business pages in the website to ensure that the articles are balanced, properly presented and factual
To lay out the business page
To check all headlines, pictures, captions, text and other business page elements to ensure that they are relevant, factual and appropriate
To identify areas of improvement / development of the page and to make appropriate recommendations to the Managing Editor
To read back the copy to ensure that it is balanced, properly presented, free of error and that it is within the laid down Company editorial policy and house-style
To observe the code of journalistic ethics.
Quality control of the business pages
Well-developed analytical skills
Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary
Energy and ability to work irregular hours
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills at all staff levels and at community levelsQualifications
Degree or Masters in Journalism, mass communication, Information Science or any related field, with over 1 years’ experience in journalism.
Newsroom exposure
Advanced computer literacy
Social media usage and applicationsBusiness Manager
The Business Manager will work closely with the Commercial Manager and will be charged with the responsibility of planning, Controlling and supervising the work of Business Executives to generate and meet agreed individual and team’s volume against set advertising sales annual revenue targets.
Roles & Responsibilities
Planning, coordinating and managing a team of Business Executives who are expected to deliver agreed sales volumes and revenue
Motivating the sales team to deliver departmental objectives
Maintaining good client service and relations
Developing and implementing sales strategies and campaigns
Maintaining and fostering business relationships with all clients of the company.Qualifications & Experience
Basic University Degree; an MBA will be an added advantage
At least 3 years’ working experience in a sales and marketing environment
Experience in a leadership and/or people management role
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skillsIf you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our website The Standard Group Social Media & Convergence Sub Editor, Social Media Business Sub Editor and Business Manager Jobs in Kenya to browse through the current Openings/ Vacancies and apply not later than 30th December 2014.
Please note that Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
