Job Title: Online Editor
Organisation: NTV Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About NTV Uganda:
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited owns and operates NTV the number one TV
station in Uganda. We are a subsidiary
of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central Africa’s largest
multi-media group.
station in Uganda. We are a subsidiary
of the Nation Media Group, which is East & Central Africa’s largest
multi-media group.
Job Summary: The Online
Editor oversees the compilation and editing of relevant and appropriate
breaking news and other content from NTVU’s news products, repackaging it where
necessary for the digital platforms.
Editor oversees the compilation and editing of relevant and appropriate
breaking news and other content from NTVU’s news products, repackaging it where
necessary for the digital platforms.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Tasked with checking and correcting
selected editorial copy, headlines and captions for facts, accuracy,
taste, house-style, language use, clarity, balance to conform to Editorial
policy. - Coordinate NTV’s journalism on social
media. This may include a combination of content drawn from newspapers,
websites or audience and require a promotion of stories that pose debate - Keenly track comments about NTVU’s
journalism on blogs, websites, and social media, for trends, ideas and
issues of importance, and to translate these into stories and draw
insights to guide Producers - Drive social media engagement including
responding to public comments if necessary, in consultation the relevant
departmental heads and editorial team - Work in liaison with the Webmaster to
compress and upload content (video and audio) to the respective active
channels. - Monitor trends in social media tools and
applications, and appropriately apply that knowledge to increase the use
of social media at NTV Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Online Editor
job placement must hold a basic University degree - At least three years of online editing
experience in a real time news environment. - Extremely fast, accurate, resourceful and
composed to cope with a relentless copy flow - Extensive general knowledge for spotting
factual errors as well as good critical thinking skills in order to
recognize inconsistencies or vagaries - Familiarity with a range of online
environments, such as blogs and social networks - Deep understanding of news content
planning and editorial strategies; ability to execute plans and strategies
through others and on your own - Good knowledge of current affairs and a
strong news awareness - Ability to work long and odd hours under
tight deadlines and to think fast and give clear directions in a fast
paced environment - Have a keen eye for detail, thoroughness
and be meticulous
How to Apply:
If any of these vacancies suits your experience and career obligations,
then feel free to send your Capability Statement (2 pages max) together with
your updated CV to the under signed;
then feel free to send your Capability Statement (2 pages max) together with
your updated CV to the under signed;
Human Resources Manager,
Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited – NTV Uganda,
Kampala Serena Conference Center,
Kampala. Uganda.
E-mail your applications to: [email protected]
Deadline: 31st July
2017
2017
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