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The fastest growing newspaper in Kenya is looking for a strategic, seasoned visionary with a track record in a leadership role in print media to join our Senior Management team in the position of Chief Sub Editor.
Reporting to the Editor, the Chief Sub Editor will be responsible for ensuring that the tone, style and layout of final copy matches the Star's house style.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Editor, the Chief Sub Editor will be responsible for ensuring that the tone, style and layout of final copy matches the Star's house style.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that all copy is grammatically correct and factually sound.
- Provide leadership in final layout, page-plan and design and choice of appropriate headlines.
- Supervise the sub editing team, coach, mentor and manage the team's daily performance in line with the Star newspaper strategy.
Qualifications
- First Degree in a relevant field.
- A postgraduate diploma in journalism or mass communication is an added advantage but not essential.
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in a senior sub editor position in a fast paced print media company.
The Person
- Excellent command of the English language with advanced written and verbal skills.
- Ability to maintain high quality work while dealing with intense pressure and tight deadlines.
- A seasoned leader who inspires confidence and trust.
- Should be a team player with excellent interpersonal communication and coordination skills.
- An energetic, self-driven person of impeccable integrity and honesty
- A meticulous individual with a keen eye for detail.
- A visionary, results oriented person with a passion for the business.
The Star Newspaper is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate.
Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the Group Human Resources Manager via email: hr@kissfm.co.ke so as to reach us by 31st March 2011.
Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be addressed to the Group Human Resources Manager via email: hr@kissfm.co.ke so as to reach us by 31st March 2011.
Please include your daytime telephone number and names and contact addresses of 3 professional referees.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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