Sub Editor

Overview

Mwananchi Communications Limited, publishers of the leading Tanzania newspapers, Mwananchi, Mwanaspoti and The Citizen is looking for a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of:

SUB EDITOR (1 Post for Mwananchi Newspaper)

Main Responsibilities:

• Checks and corrects editorial copy allocated by the Chief Sub-Editor for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use, clarity, details, objectivity, and spellings.
• Subs copy to fit allocated space without distorting facts or dispensing with the salient points.
• Re-writes the copy as necessary for simplicity, clarity, and style.
• Rewrites the appropriate headline for the copy, ensuring it reflects the overriding message of the story.
• Edits the pictures selected by the Chief Sub-Editor to fit the allocated space, and writes/rewrites appropriate caption taking care not to merely state the obvious details.
• Submits the edited copy to the Chief Sub-Editor within set deadlines.
• nafasi za kaziMakes up the editorial pages as directed by the Chief Sub-Editor.
• Checks all headlines, captions, pictures, copy text and page logos and all other page elements to sign the pages within set deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Academic: Basic University Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication

Professional: Diploma in Journalism

Experience: 4-5 years working experience in a busy newsroom

How to Apply 

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a daytime telephone contact by August 31, 2018, to;

Human Resources Manager
Mwananchi Communications Ltd
P. O. Box 19754, DAR ES SALAAM.
Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
MCL is an equal opportunity employer