The Standard Group, a multi-media house comprising the Standard newspapers, KTN, Radio Maisha, PDS, Online Digital Business and Think Outdoor services seeks to strengthen its online digital function.
SUB EDITOR–SOCIAL MEDIA & CONVERGENCE:
The incumbent will be part of a team that manages the Standard digital web content with specific focus on Social Media. The candidate must be an avid Social media user. Must have an In-depth understanding of Twitter, Facebook and G+ and very knowledgeable about how they can be used to convey news and engage multimedia audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the Group’s social media platforms
- Create and maintain a social media editorial calendar and posting schedule
- Work with stakeholders including advertisers, editors, reporters to create social media campaigns, messages
- Use social media to impact online search and traffic of the SG websites
- Manage brand advocacy and community outreach
- Create and upload videos on YouTube, and other on-demand and live stream applications
- Write, edit and-proofread and gauge newsworthiness of stories
- A Degree or Masters in Journalism, mass communication, Information Science or any related field, with over 1 years’ experience in journalism.
- A proven track record of Social media usage and knowledge of related applications
- Advanced computer literacy
- Newsroom working experience
- Public Relations training and/or practice will be an added advantage.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Standard Group's online recruitment page
Website: http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/
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