Job Description
REPORTER/NEWS ANCHOR GRADE C
Qualification Requirements:
- Diploma in Mass Communication from Kenya Institute of Mass Communication or a
recognized institution, with Institute of Commercial management (I.C.M) accreditation.
- Exemplary work performance.
- 8 years’ work experience as Producer II or equivalent in a busy set up.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work as a part of a team and also independently
- Good organizational skills and an ability to cope under pressure and tight deadlines
- An awareness of current affairs and good general knowledge
- A real interest in, and curiosity about, all sorts of people
- A sharp mind, able to make connections between different ideas and subjects
- Ability to grasp new subject matter quickly
- A willingness to embrace new technology and learn technical skills
- Self-confidence, persistence and determination to overcome rejection.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Generate and research ideas for programmes and pitching for commissions
- Develop content, writing material for scripts, bulletins and links
- Source potential contributors and interviewees
- Perform duties of editing, interviewing and reporting as necessary
- Check that copyrights are cleared and understand law as it relates to media
- Convert text, graphics, video and audio files into other formats
- Respond to audience feedback.
- Interpret and present news stories so that viewers or listeners can better understand them
- Interact with reporters while on the air
- Conduct live interviews with experts who can provide additional information or opinions
- Investigate stories
- Gather, verify, and analyze data from sources
- Organize material and write news reports
- Report breaking news as it unfolds
- Produce news shows, including coordinating reporting