Thursday, October 23, 2014

DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR POSITION



DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR POSITION
Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited IS a private limited liability company owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. The company publishes Tanzania's leading newspapers - Daily News, Sunday News, Habarileo and Habarileo Jumapili. Online editions of these newspapers can be accessed on the website www.dailynews-tsn,com and www.habarileo.co,tz. It owns modern printing and pre-press facilities and has an elaborate product distribution network.
Suitably qualified Tanzanians are invited to join our family in the following positions:

Job Description
Deputy Managing Editor
a) Entry Qualifications and Advancement
i)Direct Entry Qualifications
Holder of an MA/MSc in Journalism or its equivalent from a recognized institution, She/he must have at least 12 years' relevant work experience, six (6) of which must have been in a senior managerial position. She/he must have computer skills and a good command of English and Kiswahili, both written and spoken, '

Duties and Responsibilities:
Advises and assists the Managing Editor in the day-to-day running of company operations.
Coordinates implementation of management decisions and performance of departmental heads.
Ensures efficient management of editorial operations,
Monitors and documents editorial performance.
Coordinates production of exclusive news for company publications.
Coordinates efficient performance of bureau offices.
Ensures proper deployment of newsroom staff.
Develops capacity for analytical and investigative reporting.
Enforces deadlines for submission of news stories.
Regularly reviews the editorial content and packaging of company publications.
Plans daily, weekly, monthly and long-term news coverage for company publications.
Checks facts and raises queries with news editors and writers.
Liaises with departmental heads on the overall performance of the company.
Develops individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part ofthe individual performance agreement in consultation with the Managing Editor.
Conducts open performance review and appraisal of subordinates and gives feedback.
Performs any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Managing Editor.

Skills and Personal Attributes
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Proficient In MS Office (Word, Excel),
Ability to plan and work to strict deadlines.
Excellent organizational and time management skills. 'Excellent knowledge of the newspaper industry.
Deep knowledge of editorial theory and best editorial practices. Proactive and independent.
Flexibility and stress-resistance.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should send their application letters enclosing their updated CV, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and names, telephones and addresses of three easily contactable referees, to the following address:

Managing Editor,
Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited,
P.O. Box 9033,
DAR ES SALAAM.


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