Deadline: 9 February 2011
Reporting to the Managing Editor – Daily Editions, the jobholder will have the following responsibilities:
- Reviewing own and other media’s coverage of education events to assess performance
- Assigning reporters, correspondents and photographers to cover education events
- Reviewing the performance of sub-editing with subs so as to strengthen the production process of news and assigning them pages
- Attending the editorial conference and using feedback to give direction
- Designing, laying out pages and placing education stories for editing
- Giving editing instructions and supervising Sub-Editors to ensure that the stories are professionally subbed to the highest quality and standards within set deadlines
- Supervising Sub-Editors efficient work flow to ensure that all pages’ deadlines are met
- Checking the edited copy and pictures to ensure that the editing meets journalistic ethics, editorial objectives, house style and avoids libel
- Going for assignments and writing articles on education
- Writing commentaries and editorials on education, editorials must be honest, factual, fair, complete and consistent with the editorial line of the paper as defined by the Group Editorial Policy
- Is responsible for collecting the necessary data for education contributors payments
- Seeking external contributions on education issues
The ideal candidates should have:
Academics – Basic University degree from a recognized University
Professional – Diploma in Journalism is an added advantage
Experience
4 to 5 years relevant work experience in the Media Industry.
Skills
Good report writing and analytical skills are an added advantage.
MPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Successful candidates will receive an attractive and competitive package.
If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please send application with a detailed CV stating your age, daytime telephone number and names of three referees quoting job reference number by WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 09th 2011 at 5.00PM to:
Head HR – Nation Media Group (Uganda)
Monitor Publications LTD.
P.O.BOX 12141, Kampala
8th Street Industrial Area, Namuwongo
Or by email to hr@ug.nationmedia.com