About US:
Monitor Publications Limited, a Nation Media Group Company is one of Uganda’s most influential media houses, operating The Daily Monitor, Saturday Monitor and Sunday Monitor newspapers, 93.3KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.
Job Summary: The Sub-Editor will 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:
· Regularly checks and corrects editorial copy allocated by the Universal Desk Editor 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
· The job holder writes or rewrites the appropriate headline for the copy, ensuring it reflects the overriding message of the story.
· In charge of editing the pictures selected by the Universal Desk Editor to fit the allocated space, and writes/rewrites appropriate caption taking care not to merely state the obvious details.
· Sends the edited copy to the Universal Desk Editor within set deadlines.
· In charge of designing the editorial pages as directed by the Universal Desk Editor.
· Regularly 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
· Achieves agreed targets:
· Sub all assigned stories for the day within set deadlines
· Deadlines control: Zero tolerance
· Customer service: 24 hour turnaround for resolution of complaints
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the Sub-Editor career opportunities should hold a University Degree in Mass Communication or any related field from an accredited institution.
· At least 1-3 years’ journalism experience and demonstrated writing and editing experience in a newsroom.
· Excellent writing and editing skills, with good understanding of editorial practices, writing and editing requirements in a busy newsroom
· Keen 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
· Excellent interpersonal skills & communication skills
· Possess the 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 who wish to join the Media industry in the aforementioned capacity should send their applications, detailed CVs and academic documents with daytime telephone numbers to: The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd. P.O. Box 12141, Kampala, and Uganda. Or you can send via email to: resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com
NB: Please Note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th May, 2015