Sub- editor jobs

Job Specification and descrition

Bachelors Degree in
journalism, English Kiswahili  or
related field.
5 years minimum
experience in editing,
journalism
Excellent communication,
presentation and writing
skills.
Excellent personnel
management skills in writing
Diplomacy and conflict
resolution added advantage
A team player
Possess leadership skills.
Duties
Continuously maintain and
improve the profile of the
magazine in the market
share tosay.
Oversee and co-ordinates
the publication process
including communicating
with editors, authors and
printers.
In charge of ensuring the,
magazine is up to the
publishers standard and
approving of proofs.
Serves as a liaison between
the department writers,
printers or publishers.
Ensure that the articles
submitted by writers are
timely and of high content.
Quality.
Continuously engage with
publishers and enforce best
publishing practices in order
to remain competitive and
profitable.
Liaising with the
management director or
directors in coming up with
new ideas to improve the
mode of circulation to
increase sales.
Manage quality control of
overseeing the artwork
, design, illustrations, and
photos that go with each
article and occasionally
attending photo- shoots.
Overseeing the layout,
appearance and content of
articles to edit and review
the work of writers.
Coming up with new ideas
on content, expanding
revenue base for the
magazine and exhibition.
In charge of PR activities
during the exhibitions and
other duties assigned.
The incumbent should be
able to meet magazine
deadlines for both print and
advertising.
Should be able to work on a
yearly flat plan and stories.
Selling both advertising and
exhibition space.
Ability to engage in sales
and marketing activities for
both exhibition and
magazine.
Be able to multitask and be
able to bring prime clients
and sponsorships to the
group.
Other duties may be
assigned from time to time.