Nation Media Job in Kenya for QTV News Producer

Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media and which attracts and serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda is seeking to recruit experienced and self motivated individual to the position of News Producer - QTV.

Job Ref: HR-NP-06-2012

Reporting to the Managing Editor - QTV, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Taking instructions and briefs from the News Editor on stories to be covered;
• Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing;
• Ensuring that the equipment i.e. camera and video tapes are readily available and are in working order;
• Assessing the situation on location to determine the required pictures and sound bites and directing the cameraman on what to shoot;
• Carrying out the necessary interviews, doing a piece to camera and wrapping up the stories;
• Previewing the material, taking time codes, writing a script to go with the pictures and getting the script edited;
• Editing the stories with a Video Editor for airing.

Knowledge & Skills requirements:

• University Degree;
• Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication;
• 2 to 3 years working experience;
• Good sound knowledge of African current affairs issues;
• Multimedia editing skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with the pressure and tight deadlines.

This position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. 

If you meet the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com before 8th July, 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.