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 position:
SUB-EDITOR: 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 in 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via The Standard Group's recruitment page
Website: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/
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