Mwananchi Communications Limited, publishers of the leading Tanzania newspapers. Mwananchi, The Citizen and Mwanaspoti is looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of Online Video Editor.
Industry : Print /Digital Media Job Function : Art / Design
Job Experience Level : Mid Level
Minimum Years of Experience : 2-3
Minimum Academic Qualification : Bachelor
Job Summary
To edit high quality video clips and sound into finished products that are suitable for broadcasting within set deadlines
Full Job Description
- Ensuring that news broadcast meets the established broadcasting objectives, journalistic ethics, house style and are delivered within set deadlines;
- Editing/subbing news scripts, to correct grammatical and factual errors in line with the house style and quality Kiswahili and English
- Reviewing the stories to ensure they remain relevant, up to date, meet broadcasting objectives, house style and journalistic ethics;
- Writing story tags and scrolls for each story, managing live productions and associated activities;
- Preparing news highlights for the bulletins as well as hourly updates;
- Taking control of production of breaking news by guiding the studio crew led by the News Producer, Presenters, Reporters, Video editors and Graphics Designers;
- Attending news planning meetings to give input on what stories should be covered and taking part in the planning and analysis of big stories;
- Deciding on the content, packaging and duration of stories;
- Determining Docket running order in consultation with other Editors and the Managing Editor;
- Ensuring smooth, flawless production, an interface with video editors, graphics designers timely and studio technicians; and
- Guiding and orienting interns and enlightening the reporters on story angles and elements.