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Nation
Media Group is 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 fill the
positions of Sports Writer, Freelance Journalists and Workshop Supervisor.
Sports Writer
Job Ref: HR-SW-10-12
We are seeking for qualified and experienced Sports Writer who will add value to the operations of the Group.
Key responsibilities
- Develops,
reports and writes sports news as assigned by the Sports Editor in line
with the editorial policy guidelines and objectives, the house style and
the journalistic code of ethical journalism;
- Researches
and provides background sports information, briefs the Sports Editor on
sports news gathered and writes the selected ones within set deadlines;
- Follows
sports news leads and maintains close contacts with news sources;
- Liaises
with photographers and Photo Editor so as to produce the stories;
- Responds
promptly to sports news breaks and escalates to the sports Editor.
Knowledge
and skills requirements:
- University
degree and training in Journalism;
- Minimum
of 3 to 4 years working experience preferably as a Reporter/Writer;
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision and cope with pressure and deadlines.
Freelance Journalists
Job Ref: HR-FJ-10-12
The successful candidates will be required to write quality news stories and features for all NMG publications as well as write TV and Radio scripts and /or shoot pictures.
The
freelance journalist will be based at: Nairobi, Tana River, Makueni, Kitui,
Kiambu, Kwale, Kajiado, Malindi, Kisii, Isiolo, Wajir, Samburu, Garissa and
Turkana.
Knowledge, skills and experience requirements:
- University
degree and training in journalism;
- Minimum
two years work experience;
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision and cope with pressure and deadlines.
Interested
candidates may send their online applications and a detailed CV indicating
where they wish to work, to http://careers.nationmedia.com before 4th November,
2012.
Workshop Supervisor
JOB REF HR-WS-10-2012
We are seeking to recruit an experienced and self- motivated individual in the capacity of Workshop Supervisor for Nation Carriers Department.
The overall role of the incumbent is to oversee planned maintenance and vehicle repairs, inspections and licensing in order to ensure that Nation Carriers and the Group’s business objectives are realized and to oversee the implementation of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) by the supplier.
Reporting
to the Fleet Manager, the Workshop Supervisor will carry out the following key
responsibilities:
Key responsibilities
- Assist
the Fleet Manager in implementation of vehicle maintenance plans at the
supplier’s premises;
- Inspect
vehicle preventive maintenance and repairs at the supplier’s workshop;
- Raise
vehicle service and repair Interim Orders as per the maintenance contract,
for approval by the Fleet Manager;
- Carry
out vehicle licensing as necessary to comply with the Traffic Act;
- Ensure
controls and cost management;
- Arrange
for annual vehicle inspections as necessary at the government inspection
centre.
Qualifications,
experience and skills
- Diploma
in Automotive Engineering;
- At
least three years’ experience and O-level education;
- Strong
coordination skills;
- Self
-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability
to work within time limits and with ‘out of the box’ mentality when
required, due to time constraints to make sure work is done by deadline.
- Be
motivated at all times and to motivate the rest of the crew as well.
- Assertiveness
where quality and cleanliness is at stake
- Computer
skills
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 29th October, 2012.
