Standard Group Jobs in Kenya

The Standard Group comprises The Standard Newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, Radio Maisha, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. The Group is looking for a qualifed, experienced and reputable team player to fill the following positions:


Standard Group Anchor Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

This role is responsible for relaying the news gathered and produced by the entire newsroom to the public.

Responsibilities

  • Presenting allocated TV bulletins, live events and breaking news
  • Ensuring appearance is as per house rules
  • Conducting well researched and high-impact interviews on television
  • Producing elements of the bulletin, book guests, prepping them and doing research for the interview
  • Packaging and delivering stories for the bulletin
  • Gather facts on breaking news/developing stories and fact check.
  • Re-purposing stories from wire services such as Reuters and AFP for television audiences.

    Qualifications

  • University degree in Mass Communication or a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Two (2) years relevant experience
  • Judgement or discretion required.
  • Ability to make independent decisions
  • Knowledge of routine(s).

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 28th February, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Standard Group Anchor Jobs in Kenya




    Standard Group Camera Operator Jobs in Kenya

    Job Description

    To shoot informative and professional TV pictures that capture the mood and spirit of the event and assist reporters in developing appropriate accompanying stories.

    Responsibilities

  • Operate professional video cameras for news as well as documentary production
  • Transmit Live video images using Mobile News Gathering equipment such as Live U or Quicklink.
  • Advise producers and reporters on camera techniques and creative angles
  • To take detailed notes of the subjects covered
  • Describe circumstances under which clips were taken in order to guide the Editors in story selection and content
  • Submit films to the Head of Camera Unit and concerned Editor within set deadlines
  • Able to work independently without reporter and/or producer on location
  • Able to edit sequences using Final Cut Pro or other editing systems and send via FTP or mail, using broadband network or via satellite broadcast
  • Able to travel widely, including overseas for news and documentary assignments as and when required
  • Take care of camera and other equipment assigned

    Qualifications

  • Diploma in Mass communication, Media Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  • Two (2) years relevant experience
  • Judgement or discretion required
  • Ability to make independent decisions
  • Knowledge of routine(s)
  • Strong people skills and the ability to work in a team
  • Computer Literacy

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 28th February, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Standard Group Camera Operator Jobs in Kenya




    Standard Group Copy Writter Jobs in Kenya

    Job Description

    To write, re-purpose and package compelling news stories from various sources for KTN/KTN News audiences on television.

    Responsibilities

  • Research and write high-impact news stories for television.
  • Re-purpose stories from wire services such as Reuters and AFP for television audiences.
  • Conduct phone interviews with reporters on location and news sources and develop news content from the same.
  • Generate news content from television interviews and LIVE events
  • Gather facts on breaking news/developing stories and fact check.
  • Create appropriate headlines and captions for TV stories, ensuring they reflect the overriding message of the story.
  • To edit scripts under the supervision of Shift Editors and
    other news editors.

    Qualifications

  • University Degree in Journalism /Mass Communication or a related field from a recognized institution
  • Two (2) years relevant experience.
  • Judgement or discretion required.
  • Ability to make independent decisions
  • Knowledge of routine(s).

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 28th February, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Standard Group Copy Writter Jobs in Kenya




    Standard Group Studio Technical Operator Jobs in Kenya

    Job Description

    This role is responsible for operating professional television broadcast equipment for recording, transmitting and live broadcasting to ensure the highest quality of audio and video signal.

    Responsibilities

  • Operating Studio and OB equipment to ensure quality sound and video in studio productions and live OB’s.
  • To ensure that the selected shots are well balanced on screen and relevant to the message.
  • Provide a daily report of events & recommend ways of improvements to the Supervisors.
  • Act as a sound technician within the gallery and studio ensuring that all sound microphones are in place and working, installation of mobile microphones on guests and undertaking the various sound and vision mixing in accordance to international Broadcast standards.
  • Compiling all commercials, programmes and promos for transmission and ensure they run as per the Daily Transmission Schedule (DTs);
  • Ensuring all cameras and lighting equipment within the studios are correctly aligned at all times before and during live and pre-recorded programmes;
  • Handling of equipment carefully during and carefully productions and sending faulty equipment to the workshop for repair. Handling of broadcast equipment outside the premises in times of live or pre-recorded events
  • Database maintenance of information in the TV Playout Servers
  • To check peak levels against peak/vu meter calibration to ensure clarity of up-sounds/commentary/music as per laid down procedures

    Key Performance Indicators

  • Ensuring availability of quality transmission signal and being alert to respond to signal interruptions on 24 hour basis
  • Compile and update the CTS and DTS on a daily basis
  • Ensure that the studio equipment is functioning by dusting and testing on a daily basis, and sending faulty equipment to maintenance for repair.
  • Efficient handling of equipment when assigned to an OB or off -site Production by packing in the prescribed manner and ensuring all equipment taken out of SGL premises is returned safely
  • Customer Service: Keep a log of all customer complaints and errors and ensure a 24 hour turn around for resolution of complaints/errors
  • Deadlines control: Zero tolerance to all errors.

    Qualifications

  • Academic Qualif cations
  • Diploma in Media Technology or a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • At least 1 year relevant experience
  • Judgement or discretion required.
  • Ability to make independent decisions
  • Knowledge of routine(s)

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 28th February, 2018

    For more information and job application details, see; Standard Group Studio Technical Operator Jobs in Kenya

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