The Standard Group, a multi-media house comprising The Standard
stable of newspapers, The County Weekly, KTN television, Radio Maisha, PDS,
Standard Digital World and Think Outdoor wishes to recruit talented,
self-motivated, energetic, results-driven individuals to fill the following
positions:
Sub Editors
The Sub Editors are the gate-keepers who put together the newspaper and ensure that stories are edited to house style and free of errors, and that the presentation in terms of design and layout is appealing and conforms to house style.
Role of the Position
You will be part of our Editorial team under the overall direction of the Group Chief Editor with the
following roles:
- To
edit stories for accuracy, facts, grammar and simplicity.
- To
edit pictures selected to go with particular stories.
- Write
headlines and captions.
- Lay
out pages and sign off for press.
Expertise and Experience
- University
degree with a bias ¡n English or Mass Communication
- Training
in Journalism
- Minimum
of two years experience.
The Person
- Well
developed analytical skills.
- Ability
to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary.
- Energy
and ability to work irregular hours.
- Excellent
communication and inter-personal skills.
- High
degree of integrity.
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet
the challenges, visit our websitehttp://www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to
apply Online not later than 10th August 2012.
We encourage only qualifying candidates to apply.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such,
canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
