JOB ADVERTISEMENT – NEWS EDITOR

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