Sub Editor Sports

Mwananchi Communications Limited, publishers of the leading Tanzania newspapers,
Mwananchi, Mwanaspoti and The Citizen is looking for motivated and highly experienced individuals to fill the positions of: - Sub Editor Sports

Job Purpose:
To edit stories, write captions, place pictures and write headlines in conformity with journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style within set deadlines.

Main Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key result areas:
• Checking and correcting editorial copy allocated by the Chief Sub-Editor for facts, accuracy, libel, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details, objectivity and spelling
• 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 house-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 Chief Sub Editor to fit the allocated space, and writes/rewrites appropriate caption taking care not to merely state the obvious details.
• Designs the editorial pages as directed by the Chief Sub Editor.
• 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
• Submits the edited copy within set deadlines.
• ‘Editing stories aimed to be used on the social media platforms developed for breaking news to web stories.
• Adhering to Social Media Policy as updated from time to time.

Academic Qualifications:

• University Degree/Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication or equivalent.
• At least four years’ experience in journalism. part of which as a sub editor
• Excellent communication skills
• Mastery of English and Swahili grammar

How To Apply:

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed cv and copies of professional certificates, and a day time telephone contact by July 28, 2007 to:  hrm@tz.nationmedia.com

Human Resource Manager

Mwananchi Communication Ltd

P.O.Box 19754

Dar Es Salaam