Deadline: 1 April 2011
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Background
Are you looking to take another step on the mundane & predictable journalism ladder? Can you crank out fresh, original, funny copy? Do you have a youthful perspective to life? Then The Insyder might have the perfect opportunity for you…
Kenya’s leading youth brand is offering a full time writing position to one lucky writer. The job opportunity comes with a reasonable monthly remuneration and will give you invaluable experience of both The Insyder and theinsyder.com where your best work will be published
Requirements
As with all things in the entertainment industry, our pace is fast but exciting, so an ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines is a must. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in writing for a wide variety of engaging youth-related material in music, entertainment, arts, sports, fashion and technology, all with national-and sometimes international-exposure.
Skills Required
· Ability to produce fresh, funky & fantastic ideas is absolutely mandatory
· A degree in Journalism, Communication or equivalent
· At least 3 years experience as a writer working in a magazine/newspaper environment
· Able to work in a team as well as independently
· Completely computer literate and tech savvy
· A genuine interest in youth – proven participation with youth will be an added advantage
· Must have a portfolio of work
An attractive and competitive monthly remuneration will be offered. The package will depend on level of experience, and proven writing & creativity prowess.
Send cover letter and CV to: brandyouthafrica@gmail.com on or before Friday, July 23rd, 2010