About Tuko Media
Tuko Media is a subsidiary of the Genesis Group of Companies, a global web and mobile company that develops revolutionary digital solutions and fast-growing online platforms and in more than five countries across the globe. Tuko Media news portal – tuko.co.ke Tuko Media is made up of a group of highly skilled specialists with experience in online optimization, revenue generation, content creation and smart media management. Together, we came up with tuko.co.ke, a news portal dedicated to delivering ‘breaking news’ to Kenyans online. Our site is ranked as one of the fastest growing online portals with over 2,500,000 users in under two months.
Junior Journalist
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience:
- Location: Nairobi
- Job Field: Media / Advertising / Branding
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a network of reliable sources/experts to gather comments on the SEO topics.
- Identify and reach out to experts: You will actively search for subject matter experts, researchers, academics, industry professionals, and thought leaders relevant to the SEO topics covered by our team.
- Conduct short interviews: Schedule and conduct interviews with experts, ensuring that their comments align with our content requirements.
- Research and fact-check: Assist in researching background information about the topics and experts being featured.
- Your day-to-day work will be focused on establishing a network of experts, pitching questions to gather comments, and adding them to our stories.
- Through email, social media phone calls, and other communication channels, you will establish connections and will be responsible for preparing insightful questions, guiding the conversation, and capturing valuable quotes and comments.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a news reporter or journalist.
- Exceptional writing, grammar and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong understanding of journalistic principles, including fact-checking and source verification.
- Ability to work remotely (good internet connection and a laptop, minimum Intel Core i3).
- Must be a self-driven individual with a strong desire to constantly learn, adapt and work under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to use social media, PC, and Google services effectively.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
- (will be a plus) Network of reliable sources and experts in various fields.
- (will be a plus) Basic knowledge of Slack, Trello, Canva, and any CMS.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Tuko Media on corp.tuko.co.ke to apply
