Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 17 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Checking and editing stories, writing captions, placing photos and writing headlines within set deadlines and in conformity with journalistic ethics, editorial objectives and house style
• Checking and correcting editorial copy (news stories, features, etc.) allocated by the Chief Sub-Editor for facts, accuracy, taste, house style, language use, clarity, details, objectivity, spelling, etc.
• Subbing (rewriting) editorial copy to fit allocated space without distorting facts or downplaying the salient points or points of major interest.
• Rewriting editorial copy as necessary for simplicity, clarity and style.
• Writing headlines for the copy by ensuring that they reflect the overriding message of the stories. Editing the photos and other illustrations selected by the Chief Sub-Editor - to fit space allocated
• Writing or rewriting captions, taking care not to give obvious details.
• Submitting the edited copy to the Chief Sub-Editor within set deadlines.
• Making up news pages as directed by the Chief Sub-Editor - as a guide to graphic designers Checking all headlines, captions, photos/illustrations, copy text, page logos and all other page elements, and signing off the pages (to graphic designers) within set deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Arts or related disciplines
• At least three years' experience working in journalism, with having served as a sub-editor an added advantage
• Mastery of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Knowledge of any other language will be an added advantage


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Apply online via email address: vacancy@guardian.co.tz by 31st October, 2023.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.


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