Royal Media Group TV Anchor and Reporter - iNooroTV Jobs in Kenya

Royal Media Group TV Anchor and Reporter - iNooroTV Jobs in Kenya



Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified person for the above position.

Key roles & responsibilities

  • Professionally anchor newscasts by delivering news that is clear and concise for viewers, while providing appropriate unscripted content. The material will be both pre-recorded and live pieces.

  • Complete topical news promotion for use on-air and with other partners in a timely fashion that meets daily deadlines

  • Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions, and conducting both live and recorded interviews

  • Update website and social media with newscasts or news stories

  • Participate in public appearances and community events when called upon

  • Developing and maintaining useful contacts and relations with news sources;

  • Understanding and complying with media law and industry codes of conduct.

  • Identifying newsworthy events, attending, writing and packaging stories prior to broadcast

  • Delivering scripted, spontaneous, live and pre-recorded reports on newsworthy events

  • Interviewing authorities, eye witnesses and people of interest in news stories

  • Transcribing, summarizing and translating scripts for news purposes

  • Working collaboratively with other members of the reporting and editorial team

    Academic and professional/work Experience

  • Degree in journalism, mass communications, or any other related field OR Degree in social science and post-graduate training in journalism or mass communication OR a Post Graduate Degree in Journalism

  • Previous anchoring experience is desired but not compulsory but at least two years of relevant experience in a busy newsroom in a media house covering all or other aspects of news will be an advantage

    Essential Competences

  • Strong on-air presentation with credible delivery and personal
    style

  • Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili or Kikuyu. The capacity for bilingual reporting will be an added advantage

  • An edge for news or features, the ability for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative, and a good memory

  • Ability to work for long hours and on short notice. Able to handle pressure well as their work is often in LIVE conditions

  • The ability to think ahead, spot trends, and predict what is critical in high-pressure news broadcasts, and implement the same.

  • Sound knowledge of the local and international social, political, and economic news-shaping environment

  • A self-starter who can generate his or her story ideas daily.

  • Ability to report accurately and impartially.

  • Ability to work under deadlines and on a flexible schedule that will include evenings and/or weekends is required.

    Experience

  • Previous anchoring experience is desired but not compulsory but at least two years of relevant experience in a busy newsroom in a media house covering all or other aspects of news will be an advantage

    How to Apply

    If you qualify, please send your application, resume and a 30-second clip to recruitment@royalmedia.co.ke
    Quote the code REF No. HR-ED- TVAP-10-2023.

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