RADIO PRESENTER
VACANT POSITION: Radio PRESENTER
OPENING DATE: 6th February 2024
CLOSING DATE: 23rd February 2024 AT 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: GARSEN, TANA RIVER COUNTY
WORK HOURS: FULL TIME BASIS/PART-TIME
Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of Gender, culture, nationality. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. KECOSCE does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Job Summary:
Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) is a Kenyan National NGO that works with grassroots communities and at county/national level to facilitate a just, secure and progressive society. This is achieved through our strategic pillars including strengthening Democracy, Good governance and Human Rights, Supporting Sustainable Environment and Natural Resources Management, promoting Peace, Security and Inclusive Societies, enhancing Gender Equality and Empowerment of women and strengthening organizational sustainability.
KECOSCE is seeking to recruit a radio presented to join its team of self-driven staff and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s vision. If you believe you have what it takes to fill the above position, take time and read through and apply.
Key responsibilities
- Producing public service announcement and program briefs
- Interacting with guests, producers, and other staff members to ensure that all aspects of production are handled smoothly
- Providing information about current events or activities happening in the community
- Reporting on news stories provided by a newsroom staff or affiliate radio stations
- Preparing and delivering live broadcasts such as morning show segments or afternoon drive time traffic reports
- Reviewing promotional materials such as brochures or pamphlets to ensure that they are effective
- Research, plan and develop on air content, ideas and concepts in line with the station strategy and values.
- On air presentation/continuity and acting on feedback from listeners.
- Conceptualize and execute online campaigns for various projects
- Ensure all social media platforms are updated regularly
- Advise supervisor on new trends in online tools, applications, channels, design & strategy
Requirements
- Below 35 years of age
- A diploma in mass communication in Radio broadcast or broadcast journalism.
- Fluent in spoken and written English, Swahili and local dialects spoken in Tana River with a rich voice with an ear for music.
- Able to work long hours/odd hours without supervision.
- Must be social media savvy, innovative and creative
- Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty
- Keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms
- Understand Media Law and Ethics
How To Apply
If you find this a good challenge and you qualify, please send your application and CV to [email protected], All applications will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
Closing date will be September 23rd February 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing to the recruiter.