Mount Kenya University
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance, Administration and Planning)
Kigali MKU 107.9 FM
Mount Kenya University is a Chartered and quality- driven University operating in East Africa. The University is a member of Inter University Council of East Africa (IUCEA).
Mount Kenya University , Kigali Campus, Rwanda has been awarded broadcasting frequency by the
Government of the Republic of Rwanda.
The university is working in partnership with UNICEF country office in Rwanda to actualize the establishment of MKU 107.9 FM radio station in Kigali city.
Location: Kigali, the capital city of the Republic of Rwanda.
Work permits
The Republic of Rwanda is a member state of East African Community. Kenyan employees recruited to work in Rwanda will enjoy the reciprocal/protocol status and therefore the working permits are automatic.
Career Opportunities
With a strong focus on linking mass communication training with industry, the university seeks to recruit talented individuals with exceptional skills to steer the radio station in meeting its training needs to serve in the following positions;
News Radio Chief Editor
News Radio chief editor or news director shall organize, anchor and train reporters, guiding them in the direction of quality content and advising them on reporting issues to match professional standards.
Overall responsibility will be to formulate and coordinate the news strategy for the radio station and put in place news operational systems.
Key responsibilities:
Coordinate assignments for reporters as well as set the news agenda for the station
Oversee quality control of news bulletins by ensuring that news and features meet expected professional standards;
Set key performance objectives for reporters and news presenters;
Determine the news running order in consultation with the news team;
Liaise with contributors/correspondents and internal contacts to achieve a wider coverage of news stories;
Planning of big stories, and setting a system for breaking news;
Coaching and mentoring team members on areas for personal growth.
Skills, knowledge and experience requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism;
At least 3 years’ experience with a proven track record of scripting and editing in a busy newsroom;
Understanding of the dynamics and complexity of broadcasting media;
People management and organizational skills.
The terms of service for the post include a competitive remuneration, medical cover and other benefits will be offered to successful candidates in accordance with Mount Kenya University Terms and Conditions of Service.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional qualification, work experience, telephone number, the current remuneration, names, postal and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees and copies of academic and professional certificates should be Submitted alongside the application and be sent to:
The Human Resources Director
Mount Kenya University
P.O. Box 342 -01000,
Thika
Email hrm@mku.ac.ke
Submit two copies of your application not later than Thursday,30th May, 2013
For the reporters and Presenters, an audio recording of a past function might be required.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details about Mount Kenya University visit the University website: www.mku.ac.ke
“MKU is an equal opportunity employer.”
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