About the Company:
Radio
Africa Group is a fast growing and dynamic media company consisting of 6 radio
stations, one TV station and a leading newspaper.
We
are looking for talented, energetic, ambitious and self motivated individuals
keen on career enhancing opportunities as follows:-
TV and Radio Anchors / Reporters / Editors
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HR
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Reporting to the News Editor, the incumbent will gather news daily, prepare the
script, edit it and present the news live on Kiss TV and our radio stations.
Key
Responsibilities
- Receive
assigned briefs from the News Editor and complete all assignments within
the assigned deadlines.
- Cover
all newsworthy stories and breaking news as they unfold.
- Keep
a comprehensive contact database of news sources.
- Provide
direction to the cameramen to ensure that video coverage enhances the
story
- Work
with Video Editors to ensure that they get a feel of the news and the
desired message to the viewers
Qualifications
- Degree
in journalism
- Diploma
in business would be an added advantage
- Minimum
one year's experience in a similar position in a busy, renowned media
house
The
Person
- Excellent
knowledge of politics and current affairs,
- sports
and business
- A
good commanding voice
- A
flawless command of the English language
- Determined
individual who is courageous and pursues a story fearlessly
- Ability
to work under pressure
- Impeccable
personal integrity
Note:
Applications
for TV Anchor should include a recording of your best anchoring show while the
applicants for Radio News Readers should attach a 15 minute clip recording.
Graduate Trainees
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HR
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Radio
Africa Graduate Trainee Programme
Radio
Africa Group, home of great Radio and TV talent, is a fast growing media
company running 6 radio stations, one TV channel and a leading newspaper.
We
are offering a great opportunity for fresh graduates with drive, ambition and
talent to join our Graduate Trainee Program.
The
successful graduate will undergo training and experience, learning under the
best talent in the country.
Marketing Executives (25 places)
Are
you often told that you can sell snow to an Eskimo?
We
will train you to be a solution provider in the fast and complex world of
marketing.
You
must be a well rounded individual with a great personality, a great planner and
a people's person with an analytical mind.
You
will learn how to sell advertising and how to market well known brands as well
as emerging brands.
You
will build your confidence and learn the art of presenting to Kenya's top
decision makers and get them to sign the dotted line.
Why
negotiate a salary in an interview when you can decide which numbers to put on
your pay cheque every month? Are you our next marketing executive?
Radio Presenters (5 places)
Have
you got what it takes to communicate, engage and entertain?
Have
you the personality to keep and increase listenership?
Have
you a great presence for radio?
Learn
how to do professional preparation for a radio show and get experience with
cutting edge playout systems.
To
apply:
Put
together a mock radio show.
Demonstrate
the best you can do in no more than 15 minutes.
Email
your application letter, CV and MP3 recording of a mock radio show to the
address below.
Creatives (5 places)
Can
you help our clients to sell their products and services?
Can
you balance analytical thought with creative solutions?
Can
you write well and present your ideas clearly?
You
will learn how to write compelling radio advertising, spots, classifieds and
station promotions.
We
are looking for both English and Swahili creatives.
To
apply: Write
a 45 second creative promotion to sell yourself to us!
Email
your application letter, CV and script to the address below.
Producers (2 places)
Have
you got an ear for what sounds good on air?
Can
you create great station imaging, promotions and adverts?
We
will teach you techniques and the profession of production.
Wow
us with sound!
Send
us a sound demo no longer than 15 minutes.
Email
it as an MP3 along with your CV and covering letter telling why we should
employ your ears.
Send
your application, CV and a 100 word script selling yourself to us.
Radio Africa Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will offer a
competitive package to the successful candidate.
Applications
clearly indicating position reference and current remuneration should be
addressed to the Group Human Resource Manager via email:
hr@radioafricagroup.co.ke so as to reach us by 31st May, 2012.
Please
include your current remuneration, daytime telephone number and names and
contact addresses of 3 professional referees.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.