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
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 athttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 8th July, 2012.
Only shortlisted applicants
shall be contacted.
