Radio Mano Community Station
Vacancy title:
News Editor
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]
Jobs at:
Radio Mano Community Station
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 19 2024
Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Kasama, South – Central Africa
JOB DETAILS:
Radio Mano Community Station is a media institution based in Kasama, Northern Province which is registered under the Registrar of Societies on registration Number ORS/102/14/117.It is a Community Radio Station which is fully supported by the Community thereby making it a Non-Profit making organization.
The station seeks to employ a qualified News Editor to spearhead the News department.
This is a four-year contract with a possibility of extension depending on the performance.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The News Editor will be responsible for the Newsroom functions of Radio Mano.
Responsibilities
- To make sure that the News is factual
- To make sure that the News reflects the nature of the radio station policy and is timely delivered
- To edit news articles to ensure accuracy, clarity and adherence to journalistic standards.
- Keeping up with current events and trends to incorporate relevant content into programs
- Responsible for the newsroom and supervising a team of reporters
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a full Grade Twelve Certificate
- Diploma in Broadcasting, Journalism and Radio Production. Degree in Journalism will be an added advantage.
- Paid up member of Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA).
- Computer Literate, proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- At least Three (3) years of Journalism and radio production and administrative experience
SKILLS & COMPETENCES
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Good understanding of standard operating procedures for broadcasting
- Skills in audio editing, recording, and mixing is often necessary.
- Team player with excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to help promote media ethics in our reporting
- Ability to keep a backup of all News read both voice back up and soft copy
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure
OTHER SKILLS
- Integrity
- Time Management
- Creativity
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Interested candidates should send their CVs