Research and Editorial Intern Job

A medium sized information and analysis distribution organization working on setting up an online publishing and subscription service in the Nairobi Area seeks to recruit a Research and Editorial Intern.

Who you are

A driven young lady or man with a passion to succeed and innovativeness to take the lead and make things happen. You have great writing skills, a good attitude and are proactive.

Primary Duties

• Write daily situational reports on issues pertaining to the organizations information and news activities.
• Verify facts and dates using standard reference resources.
• Re-write or modify copy to conform to the organizations house style.
• Select and crop photographs and illustrative materials to conform to space and subject matter requirements.
• Write and re-write document and article headlines, picture and map captions according to house style requirements.
• Occasionally initiative and reply to correspondence regarding material published or being considered for publication.
• Carry out administrative tasks that are related to the editorial aspect of the editorial process such as typing documents, making calls and assisting editors and contributors in gathering information.
• Work with the Managing Editor and Operations Manager to ensure smooth sailing of basic editorial tasks.
• Learn more about the online publishing and subscription process.

Additional Requirements

• Available to commit full-time for at least three months.
• Able to use basic word processing soft ware with an ability to type at an above average typing speed.
• Outgoing and willing to learn.
• Skilled in reading and writing lengthy documents of a serious or academic nature.
• A degree or diploma in communication, journalism, law, sociology, history or any other writing and fact-finding based degree.
• Experience working on the school paper, as a writer or as a researcher is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should email their most recent resume, two professional referees and examples of systems built or projects you have worked in to info@rmi-ea.com by the 4th of April, 2012.

Although this position is unpaid, there will be a daily allowance for transport and lunch.

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