Job Title: Deputy News Editor
Company: Monitor Publications Limited
Reports to: News Editor
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 16th November 2013
About Monitor:
Monitor Publications Limited, A Nations Media Group Company operates Uganda’s most influential media house boosting of the Daily Monitor, Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3 & KFM Radio Stations, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.
Job Summary:
The Deputy News Editor will lend a hand to the News Editor in coordinating news gathering operations, obtaining well researched and most up to date reports on daily events and ensure written copy meets established editorial objectives, journalistic ethics, house style and is delivered within set deadlines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Deputizes the News Editor in all matters pertaining to news room operations
Assesses political, social and economic climate and anticipates likely developments for coverage
Briefs reporters and advises on angles to take on stories daily
Guides reporters and writers on coverage and writing of stories
Coaches and develops the skills of the reporters
Ensures that reporters write stories and deliver them within the set deadlines
Reviews the written stories to ensure they meet editorial objectives, house style and journalistic ethics
Supervises Bureau Chiefs and Correspondents and that the best quality stories are filed for Regional specials
Adheres to zero tolerance for Deadlines control
Customer Service: Maximum 24 hour turn around for resolution of complaints
Perform any other duties as requested
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should possess a University Degree and/or professional qualification in journalism.
Five to seven years working experience in a newsroom
At least two years in a supervisory position
Ability to work in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment
General knowledge of and an interest in local and world events
Excellent writing and editing skills, with good understanding of editorial practices, writing and editing requirements in a busy newsroom
Possess a good eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work effectively with the team and collate material from multiple sources
Ability to track, review and manage team performance effectively
Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Highly Innovative and creative
Flexible and agile
Drive for results
High degree of integrity
How to Apply:
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number.
The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd.
P. O. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda.
Or E-mail: hr@ug.nationmedia.com
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