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SUB EDITOR – DIGITAL - Monitor Publications Limited, Uganda

Monitor Publications Limited, a Nation Media Group Company is Uganda’s most influential media house, operating The Daily Monitor and Sunday Monitor news­papers, 93.3KFM, 90.4 Dembe FM, Nation Couriers and the Monitor Business Directory.

We wish to recruit qualified and experienced profession­als to fill the vacancies below.

SUB EDITOR – DIGITAL

Reports to: DIGITAL EDITOR

Job Purpose: To edit or rewrite and publish web content submitted by various authors and ensure that this content is consistent and accurate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Edit or rewriting web content from reporters/ writers so that it flows or reads better and adheres to the NMG Editorial style of the Online , Edition
  • Cross check facts and sources for stories submitted to ensure they are accurate and are not libelous or go against the NMG Editorial policy
  • Ensure that the Daily Monitor websites are up-to- date with content which is written and presented in a format that meets web usability standards (i.e. usage of keywords, meta tags, alt tags for images, etc.)
  • Select and caption appropriate pictures and deciding where to use them for best effect Manage Picture Galleries, audio & video
  • Archives on a weekly basis
  • Write breaking news stories for various publishing.

Requirement:

  • Diploma in Journalism
  • At least 3 years' experience working with large/ Complex Web site
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
  • Excellent command of English language, grammar and style. Excellent understanding of social media platforms
  • Excellent editorial skills with a sound knowledge of writing for the web and engaging online audiences
  • Solid experience managing dynamic websites
  • Experience with content management systems
  • Proven experience in creating, editing and managing content in a print, broadcast and online setting.
  • Experience with multimedia software and working with editorial staff in training and usability of such software.
  • A wide degree of creativity and team work is expected.
Experience: 3

How to apply:

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number by 17th September 2012 to: The Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist, Monitor Publications Ltd. P. 0. Box 12141, Kampala, Uganda. Or you can send an email to resourcing@ug.nationmedia.com Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.