A24 Media is Africa’s first online delivery site for material from journalists, African broadcasters and NGO’s from around the Continent. A24 Media’s business model ensures that all contributors receive a wide and previously unknown exposure to their content, thereby generating sustainable and generous revenues from the sale of their stories on a 60:40 basis in favour of the contributor. Most importantly, the contributor will continue to OWN the copyright of the original footage.
Content generators from around Africa will send their material to our main office in Nairobi where it will be verified and re-edited as necessary to create a slick, marketable and branded story.
A unique and easily navigable system has been developed to allow broadcasters to view and purchase high-quality video for broadcast on their TV Channels.
This enhances their ability to continue sending high-quality content to us and to reach a global audience with their stories …. An African Voice telling the African Story.
Application Deadline: 12/18/2008
Position Description:
Currently, A24 Media are seeking for qualified candidates to join their Kenya - Nairobi, Nairobi team as Editor-in-chief. This opportunity is a Permanent position to be based at Nairobi, Kenya - Nairobi, Nairobi.
Responsibilities:
• Assume full editorial management responsibility, from strategic and conceptual product oversight to hands-on editing and news/story guidance.
• significantly accelerate online news and community presence in order to address changing customer needs and competitive dynamics
• Work closely with the Art and Production Departments to select graphics and images and determine story placement.
• Maintain and oversee the editorial calendar, Special Report & Supplements schedule, always ensuring the quality of the information package and the integrity of schedule and production deadlines.
• Oversee content development for the website to ensure its role as a source of timely news, analysis, data, trends, and community features
• Direct freelance specialists to put out compelling multimedia content that builds on and expands the brand
• Bring a forward-thinking sensibility that embraces emerging Web applications, including blogs, b2b community and networking capabilities, search, and other enhancements that will enhance the value and utility of the site.
Candidate Requirements:
The ideal candidate should fulfill the following requirements:
* At least 5 years of working experience in a related field
* Possess a Degree and above from a recognized institution
* Fluency in English will be essential
Interested candidates are invited to send latest CV directly to farah @ a24media.com quoting your availability and expected salary.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Editor-in-chief
