Key roles & responsibilitiesCovering news stories and provide analysis and context on the subject matter as necessary.Produce a range of creatively told stories across the RMS linear and digital platformsIdentify, develop and package original stories and other content for various platformsBuild and maintain contacts and provide timely and authoritative coverage of developing stories and trendsSourcing exclusive crime stories, and ensuring that they are factual credible, well researched, and balanced;Following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences, and other sources;Generating ideas to editors and producers;Researching and compiling relevant information to support a story using credible information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc.;Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines, and special reports;Selecting appropriate locations, pictures, and sound and exercising judgment on the best story angle;Participate in field assignments and location shoots in conjunction with camera crew;Using portable digital video (DV) cameras and other equipment to record material and appropriateediting software to produce complete packages for broadcast;Preparing and presenting material 'on air' for both pre-recorded and live pieces;Identifying potential interviewees, briefing them, preparing interview questions, and conducting both live and recorded interviews;Understanding and complying with media law and industry codes of conduct.Academic and professional/work ExperienceDegree in journalism, mass communications, or any other related fieldDegree in social science and post-graduate training in journalism or mass communicationAt least three (3) years relevant experience as a generalist reporter in busy newsroom in a media house covering all aspects of news planning, gathering, editing and airing.At least three (3) years relevant experience as a specialist Political, Crime and Security, Investigative or Features reporter.Essential CompetencesExcellent written and spoken English and/or Swahili. The capacity for bilingual reporting (English/Swahili) will be an added advantageAn edge for news or features, the ability for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative, and a good memorySound knowledge of the local and international social, political and economic news-shaping environmentA clear communicating voiceAbility to report accurately and impartially.Key ConsiderationsExperience in Features Reporting, Investigative Reporting, Crime and Security reporting or political reportingWillingness to work for long hours and on short noticeWillingness to travel locally and abroad including difficult and dangerous locations in the line of duty
