Jobs at
Mwananchi Communications Limited November, 2018
Jobs at
Mwananchi Communications Limited November, 2018
Mwananchi
Communications Limited publishers of leading Tanzania newspapers, Mwananchi,
Mwanaspoti and The Citizen is looking for highly motivated and experienced
individuals to fill the position of:
FEATURES
EDITOR ( For Mwanaspoti Newspaper)
Job
Purpose:
To
coordinate and manage operations of features desk to ensure continuous
generation of strong content that conforms to journalistic ethics, editorial
objectives and house style within set deadlines. Nafasi za ajira mpya 2018
Main
Responsibilities:
» Is
responsible for the editorial content of the features pages in line with the
paper » Generates features articles for Mwanaspoti papers.
»
Coordinates editing and production of features pages.
» Checks
and corrects editorial for facts, accuracy, taste, house-style, language use,
clarity, details, objectivity, spellings etc.
»
Assigns features articles to writers.
»
Re-writes the copy as necessary for simplicity, clarity, style etc.
» Writes
or rewrites the appropriate headline for the copy, ensuring it reflects the
overriding message of the story.
» Design
features pages.
» Checks
all headlines, captions, pictures, copy text and page logos and all other page
elements to sign the pages within set deadlines.
» Checks
the printed soft copy and corrects any errors, signs off the pages to go to
press
»
Supports preparation and realization of long-term and short-term editorial
plans regarding the features sections based on continuing consultations with
the Managing Editor
»
Supervises the performance by subordinates in features section
» Seeks
external contributors/contributions
»
Prepares page one promos for highlighting special features
» To
achieve agreed targets:
»
Deadline control: Zero tolerance
Qualifications
and Experience:
Academic
: Basic University Degree
Professional
: Diploma in Journalism
Experience
: 5 years working experience combining writing with subbing skills
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DRIVERS
Main
Responsibilities:
To drive
company staff on official duties.
To drive
night production workers from MCL premises to designated places.
Perform
all assigned duties on time without deviating to unauthorized route as assigned
by the Supervisor
Ensure
vehicle assigned is inspected by filling necessary documents and reporting any
defects.
To drive
newspaper distribution vehicles from Mwananchi Communications Ltd to designated
customers.
Ensure
the newspaper parcels distributed are verified in quantity and type. Be
responsible for loading and offloading newspaper parcels being distributed on
first in last out order for efficient drops en route.
Ensures
the safety driving rules and regulations are followed when driving company
vehicle.
Ensure
that schedule maintenance and repairs are performed according to the agreed
plan by tracking the mileage readings of the assigned vehicle.
Ensure
that all legal documents and stickers are current and valid.
Perform
any other duties as requested by management.
Minimum
Qualifications and Experience:
Academic
: ‘O’ Level Certificate. Nafasi za kazi November 2018
Professional
: Driving License, Class C.
Forklift
Operation certificate is an added advantage
Experience
: 3-5 years working experience.
How to
Apply
Interested
and suitably qualified individuals should forward their applications enclosing
a detailed CV and copies of professional certificates, and a day time telephone
contact direct to the Human resources manager by December 1,2018.
Human
Resources Manager
Mwananchi
Communications Ltd
P. O.
Box 19754.
Dar es
Salaam.
Email:
hrm@tz.nationmedia.com
NB: Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
MCL is
an equal opportunity employer.