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Duty Editors (Luganda & English Desk) job at Nation Media Group | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Nation Media Group (NMG) is East Africa’s leading independent media house, dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining audiences through high-quality journalism and innovative media solutions that uphold democratic values and foster socio-economic development. With a proud legacy dating back to 1959, NMG has evolved from a single newspaper into a multimedia powerhouse operating across print, broadcast, and digital platforms in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Renowned for its editorial independence, credibility, and journalistic excellence, the Group has earned widespread recognition and numerous regional and international accolades.
NMG offers a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions integrity, creativity, and continuous professional development, attracting top talent with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and hybrid work arrangements. At the heart of its business model lies a commitment to digital transformation and audience-centric content delivery, supported by data-driven strategies and cutting-edge technologies.
Guided by core values of trust, innovation, respect, and social responsibility, the Group actively engages in impactful CSR initiatives focused on education, health, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability. As a media giant with an expansive reach and a loyal audience base, Nation Media Group continues to shape public discourse and influence change across the region. For more information, visit www.nationmedia.com.
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Full Time
Deadline:
30 Aug 2024
Duty Editors (Luganda & English Desk) job at Nation Media Group
Nation Media Group
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
To oversee and coordinate the day-to-day news gathering operations, obtain well-researched and most up-to-date reports on news events and ensure that submitted news copy meets established editorial objectives, journalistic ethics, house style, and is delivered within set deadlines.
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Responsible for the delivery of daily news including breaking news.
Assign stories to reporters across NMGU platforms.
Prioritize story coverage.
Review stories to ensure that they meet editorial objectives, house style, and journalistic ethics.
Evaluate news for authenticity and check sources.
Check for legal and ethical issues in journalists' copy. Monitor the reporters' productivity, general content and appraise their performance.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency and quality of news content across various platforms, including print, broadcast, online, and multimedia.
Collaborate with the audience engagement team to identify opportunities for reader interaction and participation.
Monitor audience feedback and incorporate it into editorial decision-making processes.
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COMMERCIAL
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INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
Academic: University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution. Professional: Diploma in Journalism.
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant journalism experience; including 3 years at supervisory level and experience as a News Editor with demonstrable understanding of the media.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Track record of delivering high quality journalism with extensive current affairs knowledge.
Ability to work quickly to meet deadlines while thinking creatively about new ways to tell stories.
Excellent decision making and prioritization skills
Highly organized and can manage multiple stories at once Ability to deploy quickly for all platforms
Strong communicator in order to share information effectively to all areas within the organization
Full understanding of how content reaches audiences on all platforms with solid knowledge of digital distribution and data.
Full knowledge of media law
Tactical application of the different content types (including photo, video and graphical journalism) to maximize audience impact.
Digital & data literate with the ability to work with audience data Business acumen
Motivational leader and coach who can provide on-job training
Excellent organizational skills
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
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If you believe that you are our ideal candidate. please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Manager-NMGU. Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited. Kampala Serena Conference Center at ntvhr@ntv.co.ug
