Overview

Job Experience Level: Mid Level

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 the 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.