This position requires a dynamic and result-oriented computer-savvy
individual who is familiar with using the internet. Candidates with
experience in blogging and other social media tools will have an added
advantage.
Main Responsibilities:
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key
result areas:
• Retrieve, compile, edit and upload articles and relevant photos and
other visual content to Mwananchi website – mwananchi.co.tz to – on a
daily basis.
• Actively moderate comments on MCL websites to filter out hate speech,
profanity, personal attacks or any other uncouth language/behaviour.
• Promote audience engagement and drive web traffic by pushing stories
out on social media (Facebook/Twitter and media sharing via Instagram
and other social media outlets).
• Revise headlines and rework story leads (particularly breaking
stories) to ensure they suit web presentational requirements.
• Scour news sites, blogs and forums for breaking stories and liaise
with news desks and field reporters to verify potential leads.
• Write up, edit and revise breaking stories for the Web and
‘continuously review websites for language clarity and presentation.
• Ensure the presentation of content on our websites is in line with
Mwananchi Communication Limited’s house style and editorial policy.
• Meet all deadlines as set by the working schedule.
• Deadlines control: Zero tolerance
• Take a lead in live streaming of events through websites and other
social media sites .
• Customer service: 24 hour turnaround for resolutions of complaints
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• University Degree/Diploma in Journalism/Mass
• Communication or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 to 3 years working experience.
• Good background in journalism, computer and internet skills.
• Familiarity with Social Media networks such as facebook and twitter.
• Self-motivated and result oriented.
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:
Human Resource Manager
Mwananchi Communication Ltd
P.O.Box 19754
Dar Es Salaam
Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com