Nation Media Group Scheduling Administrator, Web Designer, Web Developer and Accounts Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The Nation Media Group, the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media.

It attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

We are seeking to recruit experienced and self - motivated individuals to the following positions:

Scheduling Administrator

Job Ref: HR-SA-10-2011

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordination of daily activities in programming, operations and promos for NTV. Reporting to the Programming Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and specifically responsible for:

• Creating and managing the daily transmission schedule for NTV within the requirements of screen brand image of the Station
• Liaison with external departments on all promotion material
• Previewing and ensuring that the acquired programmes meet viewer expectations, the channels objectives and house style;
• Previewing all promos/info boards before airing.
• Providing transmission supervision of all live broadcasts including news

Qualifications and skills

• A bachelors’ degree in journalism or Communication with at least 2 years work experience in this field.
• A good background in media knowledge and current media rules & regulations
• Previous television broadcast experience in programming is an added advantage
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and under pressure

Web Designer

Job Ref: HR-WD-10-2011

Key responsibilities:-

• Developing the visual design for web sites, social media, mobile, brand identity and other digital initiatives;
• Collaboration with team members to contribute to creative concepts;
• Translating usability findings and feedback into design improvements;
• Translation of client requirements into web designs.

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design or related field with 5 years’ experience in web design;
• Highly skilled in use of Adobe CS design tools including flash development;
• Highly skilled scripting especially in Flash action scripting, html, css, javascript and ajax;
• Skilled in server side scripting including but not limited to JSP, PHP, ASP and Database development;
• skilled in translating requirements from clients and internal stakeholders in to web designs and form, logos and templates;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and team-oriented environment.

Web Developer

Job Ref: HR-WDV-10-2011

Key responsibilities:-

• Coding web products either individually or as a team
• Developing and maintaining dynamic websites
• Interacting with the product development teams to develop new products and enhance existing products

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with at least 6 years’ experience;
• Highly skilled in web programming technologies including but not limited to Java, JSP, PHP, CCS, XHTML, Database development and programming using MySQL, MSSQL and PostgreSQL;
• Skilled in web server administration using Apache, Apache tomcat and IIS;
• Advanced web master skills including code optimization, Database administration and management, Server administration in Linux, Solaris and Windows;
• Experience in creating web and mobile functionality;
• Hands on coding experience and used to working with a team of developers and product management teams converting Photoshop designs/ briefs into XHTML compliant Web Pages;
• Must be passionate about keeping up with industry standards, trends and technical advancements;
• Solid interpersonal communication skills.

Accounts Assistant

Job Ref: AA-10-2011

Key responsibilities of the job:

• Timely and accurate receipting of cash and cheques from clients;
• Reconciliation of daily collections and ensuring revenue completeness;
• Daily banking of collections in line with company policies;
• Prompt and accurate updating of clients’ accounts and issuing of monthly statements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Business-related University degree or CPA 2;
• Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system;
• Knowledge of SAP or DTI system will be an added advantage;
• 1 to 2 years working experience.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may email their applications and detailed CVs online to: http://careers.nationmedia.com before 28th October, 2011.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.

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