Network Editor - Sudan
Juba, Sudan
Background:
Internews® Network is an international media development organization based in Arcata, CA and Washington, DC whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect, and the means to make their voices heard.
General Function:
To manage the news and current affairs content exchange between the Internews radio stations in Southern Sudan and Transitional areas. This includes hands on sourcing, editing, scripting, production and arranging for broadcast of local and national current affairs programmes, news bulletins and features in accordance with the station style guide and within all legal parameters. Position will be based in Juba but regular travel upcountry will be required. Position will be an active part of the network management team and will work closely with our senior training manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Produce news and informational/current affairs content around topics of interest for the network;
* Supervise and task news editors and journalists based in the upcountry stations with information gathering, processing and editing when needed;
* Administer, coordinate, supervise and task journalist(s) based in Juba with information gathering, processing, recording and editing;
* Oversee and implement all distribution of audio and written material needed for transmission through the network radio stations;
* Plan and implement policies for production and transmission of news and current affairs programmes on the network;
* Conduct daily news production meetings and allocate news assignments in Juba;
* Ensure technical standard of high quality for programming content;
* Ensure the credibility of the radio stations and editorial integrity of news and current affairs content;
* Plan and implement a daily, weekly and monthly agenda for coverage of relevant topics for the network and individual stations within the network;
* Give guidance for formats of news coverage and presentation of news and current affairs programmes;
* Contribute to network style guide and training curriculum;
* Contribute to content to be published on website;
* Contribute to content to be used in reports and in donor relationships;
* Conduct training in basic journalism, reporting for radio and digital editing when needed and upon request of the senior training manager;
* Conduct and oversee translations from Simple Arabic into English and English into Simple Arabic;
* Oversee and organize any other translations needed;
* Attend meetings and coordinate with partners to develop news and current affairs content;
* Plan and coordinate daily/weekly/monthly editorial staff work timetable;
* Establish and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders and governmental authorities;
* Complete all required documentation on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including news program logs, weekly check-ins with training manager, and monthly reports;
* Attend to any other duties assigned by the program management
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 3 years experience working within a journalistic field;
* Experience having managed and worked within a team environment with management responsibilities;
* Excellent written and oral English communication skills
* Digital editing experience, and the ability to be creative with news headlines and content;
* Excellent interpersonal skills that are required to work effectively with other journalists and radio staff;
* Knowledge of radio procedures/or on-air experience;
* Self motivated, able to prioritize work load, and direct work of team members to ensure all goals and objectives are achieved;
* Excellent computer skills;
* Knowledge of local Arabic and South Sudanese languages is preferred
* Understanding and knowledge of deep political and historical context of Sudan
* Ability to travel within Southern Sudan and the Three Areas. Willingness to spend extended time in the field, with limited facilities, often under harsh conditions.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates meeting the qualifications should forward a cover letter and resume to 876-in(at) internews (dot) org (re-write in standard format), placing “NE-SD-IN” in the subject line. EOE M/F/D/V