Nation Media Group Vacancies - Business Writers (for Business Daily)

Job Ref. HR-BW-01-10

Nation Media Group Ltd., the leading Multi-Media House in East & Central Africa is growing and wishes to expand and strengthen its Editorial Division by recruiting result-oriented, dynamic and self driven Business Writers for its premier business publication, the Business Daily.

The key responsibilities of the position include:

• Executing fresh Business assignments related to current affairs and social issues, as well as interviews and features that appeal to readers;
• Thoroughly researching Business stories that are factually correct, topical and well-constructed;
• Writing daily columns on economic and business issues for the Business Daily:
• Writing investigative, analytical stories and commentaries on major economic and business events:
• Liaising with the News Editor and Managing Editor to generate stories of major reader interest:
• Developing a Business knowledge base and a database of contacts through continuous networking as well as keeping abreast with news broadcasts and the local printed media.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• A Basic University Degree, preferably in a business related field.
  
• Diploma in Journalism;
• 3-5 years working experience in journalism;
  
• Attention to detail and facts;
  
• Knowledge and passion for Business News; and
  
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and cope with pressure and tight deadlines.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing detailed CV's, names of three referees and daytime telephone contacts quoting the reference number on the envelope to:

The Group HR Director
Nation Media Group
P.O. Box 49010,00100
Nairobi

To reach not later than, February 10th 2010.

Note: We shall only contact the shortlisted applicants.