Thomson Reuters Senior Producer Jobs in Kenya

Thomson Reuters Senior Producer Jobs in Kenya

Role Summary
  • Reuters is looking for a talented editorial leader to manage our video operations in East Africa, based in our regional hub, Nairobi.
  • Managing and producing regional Africa Daily content, our flagship Africa lifestyle service, is a significant part of the role.
  • The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading teams across multiple locations, including hostile environments.
  • We want someone who is creative, with plenty of initiative, and is passionate about winning the big stories for a global client base that includes more than 1,100 broadcast and digital media outlets.
  • You will need to have a deep understanding of the East Africa region.
  • Fluent English language skills are a must for this role.
  • This is a leadership role which will be expected to drive the story forward on a daily basis and making a substantial contribution to the debate about how we cover our stories, what elements are needed and how they perform.

    Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
  • Will lead the video operation across East Africa region
  • Will ensure the East Africa region is aligned with Visuals strategy, specifically with a view to broadcast and digital video clients and multimedia.
  • Will ensure our teams are positioned to deliver high-quality video at speed to all Reuters
    customers.
  • Will work alongside colleagues from text and pictures to help create a truly unified newsgathering team.
  • Ensure that multimedia working across the region becomes part of our bureaus’ day to day planning coordination and coverage.

    Essential Skills & Experience Required
  • Senior editorial experience in agency and/or broadcast television newsgathering and production
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate local and remote teams
  • Track record of working in a breaking news environment
  • Experience of managing teams in hostile environments
  • Strong video editing and script writing skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Have a clear understanding of the news video needs of major broadcasters and digital clients
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships quickly.
  • Ability to drive speed and accuracy
  • Uphold Reuters Trust principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias

    Desired Skills:
  • Experience of working in an international news organisation
  • Basic camera skills to the level of being able to produce a simple edit of a news story or news conference
  • Fluency or understanding of the regional language groups

    Education/ Certifications:
  • Education to first degree level is essential

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 14th November 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Thomson Reuters Senior Producer Jobs in Kenya

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