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COMMISSIONING EDITOR Job at The Conversation Africa in Nairobi, Kenya
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Posted 30 July, 2021
Based in Nairobi, the Commissioning Editor will be responsible for developing the content from the region on peace and security, engaging with the African academy to become a world-class, open access source of inspired news content, freely available to the public and other media.
1. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
OUTPUT 1: Manage site content
Article selection and research
Commissioning and editing copy
Managing the section
OUTPUT 2: Manage stakeholders
Maintain and develop key stakeholder partnerships
Secure and protect the good name and reputation of TC-Africa
Manage complaints and other editorial issues in the section
2. DECISION MAKING
Operate under the guidance of the Regional Editor and Editor
Operate within the organisational and editorial policies and processes
3. COMMUNICATION
* C = Constantly
WHO? WHY? HOW OFTEN Rest of editorial team Share information regarding section and support of sections C Regional Editor / Editor Providing feedback on section and capacity issues and to obtain necessary support as required C Academics In support article development C
4. POSITION INPUTS
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience in journalism and editing
Experience in peace and security journalism
Experience in financial, business and economy journalism would be an advantage
Ideally, experience in online production
Knowledge:
A commitment to the charter of The Conversation and a vision for its success in Africa
Knowledge of TCAs policies and procedures
Knowledge of the regional political and policy environment.
Knowledge of media environment
A network of contacts and familiarity with key experts and publications in your preferred field
Skills:
Strong organisation skills, ability to write to a daily deadline, manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team
Care and attention to detail
Strong relationship-building skills
Ability to work autonomously as well as within in a small team
An ability to generate compelling story ideas
Behaviours:
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