Job Title: Sub Editor- News
Organisation: Nation Media Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. As a brand, we are committed to generating and creating content that will inform, educate and entertain our consumers across the different platforms, keeping in mind the changing needs and trends in the industry.
Job Summary: To edit stories, write captions, place pictures and write headlines in conformity with journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style within set deadlines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Checks and corrects editorial copy allocated by the Lead Producer – Print for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details, objectivity and spellings
- Subs copy to fit allocated space without distorting facts or dispensing with the salient points.
- Re-writes the copy as necessary for simplicity, clarity and style
- Writes or rewrites the appropriate headline for the copy, ensuring it reflects the overriding message of the story.
- Edits the pictures selected by the Lead Producer – Print to fit the allocated space, and writes/rewrites appropriate caption taking care not to merely state the obvious details.
- Submits the edited copy to the Lead Producer – Print within set deadlines.
- Designs the editorial pages as directed by the Lead Producer – Print.
- Checks all headlines, captions, pictures, copy text and page logos and all other page elements to sign the pages within set deadlines.
- Checks the printed soft copy and corrects any errors and signs off the pages to go to press
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Academic: University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
- Professional: Diploma in Journalism
- Experience: At least 1 – 3 years journalism experience and demonstrated writing and editing experience in a newsroom.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with good understanding of editorial practices, writing and editing requirements in a busy newsroom
- Must have a good eye for detail, with excellent spelling, grammar and punctuation skills.
- Good understanding of InDesign
- Working knowledge of Photoshop
- Computer literate; experience with Mac software an added advantage
- Strong interpersonal skills & communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrable and proven experience in meeting deadlines
- Strong Proposal writing abilities
- A results-oriented attitude
- High personal standards
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12