Trainee Production Journalist

Department: Content Generation
Reports To: Senior Producer, Visuals Hub
Location: Head Office

Description of purpose
To edit content for the print, digital and online platforms and design it to meet audience needs resulting in audience and revenue growth.

Key Result Areas:
• Edit content for print, website and digital platforms. . Write and edit well angled, accurate, balanced content aimed at engaging the audience.
• Edit stories to suit the newspaper’s housestyle, editorial policy and journalism standards.
• Present and layout content in appropriate design
• Support the editing and production of online content- text, audios and videos.
• Ensure quality content – coherent, free of libel and inaccuracies and appealing target audiences.
• Support the selection and preparation of appropriate illustrations-photos, graphics for relevant platforms.
• Support the quality checking process by peer reviewing. Proof-reading and giving feedback on content.
• Manage deadlines according to production schedules.
• Participate in product planning and development meetings.

Qualifications and Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Communication/Journalism/graphics design skills an added advantage.

Technical Competencies:
• Proficient in the English language both written and spoken.
• Proficient in the use of basic computer packages.
• Good understanding of the social and cultural environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of local and foreign news/trends and media landscape.
• Appreciation of the Arts.

Behavioral Competencies
• Creative
• Quick learner.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under under pressure and tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, responsiveness and responsibility.