Camera Person/Correspondent At Royal Media Group

HRD/COR/CP/03/2024.Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a correspondent.He/she will be required to source, generate, package and present the news. He/she will report to the Head of Camera.Key roles & responsibilitiesAbility to shoot visual content, report, write, edit and produce stories on deadline for multiple platforms – Tv, Radio, digital and social media platformsOffer creative and innovative ideas for elevated storytellingExcellent writing skills, with solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skillsGenerating ideas for news stories and news featuresFollowing leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sourcesGenerating ideas to head of desks , editors and producersWriting scripts for bulletins, headlines and special reportsSuperior on-camera presentationCapture quality footageEdit footage as neededProvide practical and creative input to scene planningExercising judgment on the best story anglePreparing material for both pre-recorded and live piecesDeveloping and maintaining useful contacts and relations with news sourcesAcademic and professional/work ExperienceDegree in journalism, mass communications or any other related fieldAt least one-year relevant experience as a reporter / correspondent in a busy media house.Essential CompetencesExcellent written and spoken English and Swahili (Attach voice demo in mp3 format)An edge for news or features, ability for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memorySound knowledge of the local and international social, political and economic news-shaping environmentA clear communicating voicesAbility to report accurately and impartially.