Royal Media Group Sports Presenter/ Reporter Jobs in Kenya

Royal Media Group Sports Presenter/ Reporter Jobs in Kenya

Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a Sports Presenter/ Reporter. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports journalism, excellent communication skills, and a deep knowledge of the athletics world. He/she will report to the Head of RMS Sports Centre.

Job Description

Generate ideas for sports stories for RMS Sports centre – all RMS Platforms.

Anchoring sports news

Hosting sport shows.

Keep tabs with current sports news events and write captivating stories for the portal.

Developing daily docket, running orders and show plans

Devise and implement strategies to continuously grow news audience numbers

Attend and cover a wide range of athletic events, including but not limited to track and field, cross country, and road races.

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 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

Perform any

other editorial duties assigned by the Head of RMS Sports Centre.

Requirements

A Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/ Communication Studies

At least 3 years experience in a busy newsroom as a sports subeditor anchor or reporter.

Proven experience in sports journalism, with a focus on athletics preferred.

Knowledge of athletics rules, regulations, and trends.

Deep and thorough knowledge of local and international sports

A rich broadcast voice.

Audio and Video editing skills

Good command of Kalenjin ,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

For more information and job application details, see; Royal Media Group Sports Presenter/ Reporter Jobs in Kenya

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