Job Description

Position : Web Editor, TV/radio station

Reporting to the Head of ICT, the successful candidate will support the news team, marketing and other departments in editing, developing and promoting the organisation's website. 

The web editor will:
• liaise with in-house and external authors, edit their articles, reports and ensure continuous renewal of the site.
• write summaries and brief descriptions for the organisation’s website
• edit and compose the company’s newsletter
• write or edit promotional material
• write or edit press releases
• format documents and web brochures using desktop publishing software
• publish website articles using the company’s content management system
• support the news and communications teams in keeping the databases up to date
• promote the company’s website by networking with other institutions, bloggers and communications professionals.
• support the news, public relations and communications teams in developing the company’s web presence.
• ensure the referencing of the company's publications on external websites
• manage web users feedback
• promote interactivity, SEO and the use social media
• promote a blogging culture amongst the company's staff
• liase with the sales and marketing team in selling banner advertisements

Requirements and Qualifications
• University degree or equivalent in communications, media or information sciences
• Experience in blogging and use of social media such as twitter, facebook, youtube etc
• Good knowledge of development in new media tools integration of audio, video, maps etc
• First-class writing and editing skills in English
• Experience in web publishing and SEO, CMS
• Ability to deliver on obligations work with minimal supervision
• Good communication and interpersonal skills


To apply, please forward a complete CV and covering letter, including salary requirements to: hr@mediamax.co.ke

Applications should be submitted by end of day Monday, 12th July 2010.