News Reporter Job at Oyominto TV - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
News Reporter

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Media , Category: Media, Communications & Writing ]

Jobs at:

Oyominto TV

Deadline of this Job:
31 January 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Oyominto TV, Your No.1 Gusii TV Station, informing you on the what is happening in in Nyamira,Kisii County Kenya and around the world. Oyominto TV, Egetacho ki`amang`ana Amanuke .

Key Responsibilities
• Collection of information, carrying out interviews, fact-checking and submitting stories within set deadlines during assignments.
• Following news leads and maintaining close and effective contact with news sources such as press conferences, beat, live events etc
• Ensure New stories are well balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line with laid down editorial policy and house style of Oyominto TV.
• Carrying out research and collection of background information required to make stories complete, topical, informative, credible and analytical and compliant with journalistic ethics.
• Following news leads, building relationships and maintaining close and effective contact with news sources.
• Exceptional knowledge of news, current affairs and discussions, in particular stories that appeal to Oyominto TV audience.
• Ability to work within established rules, regulations, policies and practices of Oyominto TV
• Identify areas of improvement/development in daily news reporting and making appropriate recommendations to the Editor by writing reports.
• Ensuring there are no cases of libel and or defamation in stories filed or prepared for transmission by following legal and copyright requirements asking for clarification from managers in times of doubt.


Minimum Qualifications
• Diploma in Mass Communication, Degree in a Communication, Journalism or related degree from a recognized institution.
• 2- 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to translate from English toGusii or vice versa will be an added advantage.


Competencies
• Creative thinking
• Able to work under tight deadlines
• Nose for news.
• Flexibility
• Decision-making skills.
• Able to work within a team setting.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Education Experience: Not Specified


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply by sending us a CV, cover letter and testimonials to jobs@oyomintonews.com On the subject line state the position you are applying for. Applications should reach us before Sunday 31st January 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Info
Job Category: Communications/ Public Relations jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 31 January 2021
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 21-01-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-01-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 21-01-2065
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