Posted:3 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Media Production
Description:
Tuko Media is a subsidiary of the Genesis Group of Companies, a global web and mobile company that develops revolutionary digital solutions and fast-growing online platforms and in more than five countries across the globe. Tuko Media news portal - tuko.co.ke Tuko Media is made up of a group of highly skilled specialists with experience in online optimization, revenue generation, content creation and smart media management. Together, we came up with tuko.co.ke, a news portal dedicated to delivering 'breaking news’ to Kenyans online. Our site is ranked as one of the fastest growing online portals with over 2,500,000 users in under two months.
Job Description
We are looking for a current affairs writer who will be responsible for breaking news and political content. We expect you to have exceptional digital writing skills, editorial experience, and a proven ability to craft stories that captivate our audience and drive engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring trending breaking news topics and political stories.
- Writing and publishing high-quality news and political content that resonates with our audience.
- Developing exclusive stories through in-depth research and interviews.
- Sourcing expert comments and securing interviews with key figures.
- Demonstrating excellent interviewing and fact-checking skills.
- Crafting well-researched, engaging articles with perfect English grammar and storytelling.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in journalism, especially in current affairs and political reporting.
- Flawless writing skills, including narrative flow, structure, and grammar.
- Strong editorial judgment and the ability to stay ahead of trending news.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an eye for detail.
- Strategic and analytical thinking abilities, particularly in identifying news angles.
- Self-motivation, with a hunger to learn and adapt in a fast-paced news environment.
- Ability to work remotely (reliable internet connection, laptop with minimum Intel Core i3).
- Proficiency in using social media platforms for news sourcing and audience engagement.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time