Company Profile

WhooshTranscription was founded in 2011. 

We’re based in Embu and offer transcription services to local and overseas clients. 

We specialize in professional digital transcription services. 

A bulk of our work is in presentations, interviews and video transcription, but we also provide academic and other transcription services to individuals and companies. 

We pride ourselves for being prompt, efficient and accurate in any transcription work we undertake. 

What sets us apart is our commitment to providing a personalized service that meets our client’s audio transcription needs.

General Transcriber

Job Description

We are seeking five (5) additional transcribers for our transcription team. These are permanent positions based in Embu. 

The job entails transcribing  interviews, presentations, meetings and discussions. 

If you have at least six-months experience in the general transcription industry, this could be the position for you!

Requirements
  • At least six months transcription experience.
  • Typing speed minimum 30 wpm.
  • Familiarity with different foreign English accents.
Please send your CV detailing your experience and qualifications to jobs@whooshtranscription.com. For more information visit our site at http://www.whooshtranscription.com/. 

Interviews are ongoing.


1. Technical Operators 

(Based in Thika)
 
Salary 20k – 30k

Job Objective/Summary
 
Improve and maintain all productions processes and equipments to the company’s standards.
 
Description of Duties
  • Carrying out daily/weekly/monthly care and maintenance of the machines
  • Machine preparation as per laid specifications prior to production
  • Quickly detect any defects/malfunction on m/c and report accordingly
  • Handling machine breakdowns during production
  • Ensuring other related processing lines are operating on required parameters
  • Participate in general maintenance and make productive utilization of available machineries and electric equipment
  • Taking care and accounting for various tools at my disposal making optimum use of various inputs and materials
  • Maintain up to date daily production record
  • To change the R.O filters on time
  • Checking of the working pressure
  • Changing of moulds for bottles blower
  • Changing of gaskets for the machines
  • Operation of the of machines e.g. reverse osmosis/TBA/boiler
  • To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Management from time to time.
Qualifications
  • Diploma/ Technician II in mechanical and electrical engineering
  • Experience in a Beverage processing plant
  • Well organised
  • Honesty and demonstrate a high degree of integrity
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Team player
Production Supervisor 

Salary 35k - 45k

Job Objective / Summary
 
Responsible for the production operations in the factory including production plan implementation, resource utilization and management of performance and output

Description of Duties
  • Supervision of the production process and Quality Assurance Systems
  • Requisition of production materials
  • Preparation and assignment of duties to staff in the production floor
  • Ensure that good manufacturing and hygiene practices are followed at all times
  • Participate in product development activities
  • Ensure that the Health and Safety of the workforce is enforced at all times
  • Preparation of the daily production reports
  • Carrying out online analysis of water and juice hourly
  • On line quality control checks
  • Ensuring production floor and machines are clean
  • Products that have been packaged are neatly arranged and adequate
  • Communication with relevant person from the store
  • Filing material transfer notes
  • To carry out any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Management from time to time.
Job Specifications
  • University degree: B. Sc in Food Science and Technology
  • 2 years progressive working experience (Degree Holders) in FMCG firm experience with Juice producing firm an added advantage, in a supervisory position
  • Or Higher Diploma in Food Science and Technology with 4years progressive work experience in FMCG firm experience with Juice producing firm an added advantage, in a supervisory position
  • Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office
  • ISO and Kaizen exposure will be an added advantage
If you meet the above requirements please email your CV (with 3 referees) and cover letter to vacanciesnrb@yahoo.com by 5th December 2012 indicating your current and expected remuneration. 

Applications without salary details shall not be considered.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Marketing/Sales Executives
Applicants main responsibility will be of selling print and online products.
 
Graphic Designer
Requirements:- Proficient in CorelDraw, Illustrator, Photoshop & In-design

Application Deadline: 2nd Dec. 2012

Contact:

Duka360 Agency
Philadephia Hse 4th Flr Room 6
Office: 020 23 78795 | 0733 642927 | 0774 315 003 | 0722449834
www.duka360.com

Open Vacancies for 2 Experienced Academic Research Writers

Freelanzas is in urgent need of excellent and experienced academic writers with knowledge in writing reports, essays, dissertations and proposals with knowledge in all referencing styles.
Great Pay for great writers. 

We are looking for qualified and experienced research and academic writers.

Our offer per page is Kshs 200 this amount is raised gradually depending with the quality of work and quantity of orders undertaken.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Any University degree or diploma
  • at least six months experience of writing
  • Excellent English Both American and British
  • Knowledge of the different referencing styles i.e. APA, MLA, Chicago-turabian and Harvard referencing styles
  • The ability to stick to strict deadlines and work under no supervision.
  • Internet and computer access at home
  • Clear understanding of the term PLAGIARISM.
Salary: Writers earn a compensation of Kshs 200 per double- spaced page (New Times Roman / Arial: Font 12.

Payments are done twice a month i.e. on 20th and on 8th of each month

Kindly send your curriculum vitae and at least 3 samples of your work on this email: freelanzasacademics@gmail.com

Eventz is an event listing company based in Nairobi. 

We are looking for a young, proactive and self-driven individual, preferably a lady aged between 20 – 29 years to fill the position of Junior Content Writer

The desired candidate must have among other qualities a strong online presence especially on Facebook and twitter. 

Additionally, they must own a laptop.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating new content and posting daily updates to the company’s website and marketing it online.

Desired Qualities

Strong presence on Facebook and twitter

Self-driven individual with strong leadership qualities

Excellent writing skills can as well apply

Computer literate and with excellent internet research skills

Excellent English grammar skills and ability to write flawlessly

If you feel that you meet the above criteria and want to grow with us, send your application to jobs@eventz.co.ke

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.


The Standard Group comprises, The Standard Newspapers, Game Yetu, The County Weekly, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. 

The Group is in the process of strengthening its Editorial function by recruiting highly motivated, qualified, experienced and competent individuals to the following positions.
 
Sub Editors 
 
The Sub Editors will work closely with the editors to put together the newspaper and ensure that stories are edited to house style and free of errors, and that the presentation in terms of design and layout is appealing and conforms to house style.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
  • To edit stories for accuracy, facts, grammar and simplicity.
  • To edit pictures selected to go with particular stories.
  • Write headlines and captions.
  • Lay out pages and sign off for press.
Qualification, Skills and Competencies
  • University degree with a bias in English or Mass Communication
  • Training in Journalism
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in sub editing.
  • Well-developed analytical skills.
  • Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary.
  • Energy and ability to work irregular hours.
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Reporters

The reporter will be expected to source, collect, write and submit stories/reports and articles within set deadlines.
 
Role of the Position
  • To go out on assignments, take notes, carry out interviews, check out facts and submit stories within set deadlines
  • To research and collect background information required to make stories complete
  • To brief the Editor fully on all assignments
  • To write and process the stories collected and to read back to ensure that they are balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line with laid down editorial policy and house-style
  • To follow news leads and to maintain close and effective contact with news sources
  • To identify areas of improvement/ development in daily news reporting and to make appropriate recommendations to the Editor
  • To observe the code of journalistic ethics
Qualification, Skills and Competencies
  • University degree in Journalism or any other
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a writer
  • Ability to identify and follow news leads
  • Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary
  • Energy and ability to work irregular hours
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all staff levels and at community level
  • High degree of integrity to deliver
  • Excellent writing/presentation skills
Trainee Reporters
 
The Trainees will be exposed to the Editorial function of the Group incumbent will source, collect, write and submit stories/reports and articles within set deadlines.
 
Qualifications & Experience
  • University degree in Journalism or Mass Communication
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • Ability to identify and follow news leads
  • Excellent writing skills
Responsibilities
  • To go out on assignments given by the Editor, take notes, carry out interviews, check out facts and submit stories within set deadlines
  • To research and collect background information required to make stories complete
  • To write and process the stories collected and to read back to ensure that they are balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line with laid down editorial policy and house-style
  • To follow news leads and to maintain close and effective contact with news sources
  • To identify areas of improvement! development in daily news reporting and to make appropriate recommendations to the Editor
  • To observe the code of journalistic ethics
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our website  http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current Openings/ Vacancies and apply not later than 12tI December 2012.
 
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Standard Group comprises, The Standard Newspapers, Game Yetu, The County Weekly, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. 

The Group is in the process of strengthening its Editorial function by recruiting highly motivated, qualified, experienced and competent individuals to the following positions.
 
Sub Editors 
 
The Sub Editors will work closely with the editors to put together the newspaper and ensure that stories are edited to house style and free of errors, and that the presentation in terms of design and layout is appealing and conforms to house style.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
  • To edit stories for accuracy, facts, grammar and simplicity.
  • To edit pictures selected to go with particular stories.
  • Write headlines and captions.
  • Lay out pages and sign off for press.
Qualification, Skills and Competencies
  • University degree with a bias in English or Mass Communication
  • Training in Journalism
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in sub editing.
  • Well-developed analytical skills.
  • Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary.
  • Energy and ability to work irregular hours.
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
Reporters

The reporter will be expected to source, collect, write and submit stories/reports and articles within set deadlines.
 
Role of the Position
  • To go out on assignments, take notes, carry out interviews, check out facts and submit stories within set deadlines
  • To research and collect background information required to make stories complete
  • To brief the Editor fully on all assignments
  • To write and process the stories collected and to read back to ensure that they are balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line with laid down editorial policy and house-style
  • To follow news leads and to maintain close and effective contact with news sources
  • To identify areas of improvement/ development in daily news reporting and to make appropriate recommendations to the Editor
  • To observe the code of journalistic ethics
Qualification, Skills and Competencies
  • University degree in Journalism or any other
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a writer
  • Ability to identify and follow news leads
  • Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary
  • Energy and ability to work irregular hours
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all staff levels and at community level
  • High degree of integrity to deliver
  • Excellent writing/presentation skills
Trainee Reporters
 
The Trainees will be exposed to the Editorial function of the Group incumbent will source, collect, write and submit stories/reports and articles within set deadlines.
 
Qualifications & Experience
  • University degree in Journalism or Mass Communication
  • Advanced computer literacy
  • Ability to identify and follow news leads
  • Excellent writing skills
Responsibilities
  • To go out on assignments given by the Editor, take notes, carry out interviews, check out facts and submit stories within set deadlines
  • To research and collect background information required to make stories complete
  • To write and process the stories collected and to read back to ensure that they are balanced, properly presented, free of error and in line with laid down editorial policy and house-style
  • To follow news leads and to maintain close and effective contact with news sources
  • To identify areas of improvement! development in daily news reporting and to make appropriate recommendations to the Editor
  • To observe the code of journalistic ethics
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, visit our website  http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current Openings/ Vacancies and apply not later than 12tI December 2012.
 
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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