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Kampala, Uganda
​Next Media Group, established over 16 years ago, is Uganda's leading multimedia company, delivering news, entertainment, and digital content across television, radio, and online platforms. Under the leadership of CEO Kin Kariisa, the company has expanded from a single television station to a conglomerate comprising multiple TV stations, radio stations, and digital media outlets, including NBS TV, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, and Nile Post.
Next Media is committed to innovative storytelling and has been recognized for its excellence in media, earning accolades such as the Public Opinion Awards. The company fosters a dynamic work culture that emphasizes creativity and growth, offering job opportunities across various departments, with details available on their official website. Their business model focuses on integrating traditional broadcasting with digital media to inform, educate, and transform audiences. With a diverse team and a reach that spans Uganda and beyond, Next Media upholds core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence.
The company actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at community development and empowerment. For more information, visit their official website at www.nextmedia.co.ug
Full-time
Deadline:
14 Jan 2024
Online Content - Editor - NBS Sport job at Next Media
Next Media
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Responsible for curating, creating, and editing multimedia content for online platforms.
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To create, edit and publish engaging and informative content for the NBS Sport website and social media platforms, covering a wide range of sports topics and events.
To ensure that the content meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, relevance and timeliness, and adheres to the NBS Sport editorial guidelines and policies.
To collaborate with other editors, writers, producers, designers and video teams to deliver multimedia content that attracts and retains the audience's attention.
To monitor and analyze the performance of the content using various metrics and tools, and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
To keep up to date with the latest sports news, trends and developments, and identify new and innovative ways to cover them.


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The qualifications for this job are:
A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, sports management or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least three years of experience in online content creation and editing, preferably in the sports industry.
A strong passion and knowledge of sports, especially the ones that NBS Sport covers, such as football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, motorsports and more.
A proficient command of English language and grammar, and the ability to write clear, concise and captivating headlines and copy.
A keen eye for detail and accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
A familiarity with content management systems, web analytics tools, SEO principles and social media best practices.
A willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, as required by the sports calendar.
Interested Candidates should submit applications and CVs to people@nextmedia.co.ug SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JAN. 14, 2024/5 PM

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