RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain a network of reliable sources/experts to gather firsthand information.
Identify and reach out to experts: You will actively search for subject matter experts, researchers, academics, industry professionals, and thought leaders relevant to the 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.
Collaborate with our editorial team to ensure that all comments are factually accurate, add value, and are contextually relevant.

‍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.
This position offers a fantastic chance to enhance your journalistic skills, build a strong professional network, and contribute to high-impact media projects. more

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proofreading and fixing at least 40 articles per day (approximately 20,000 words) during working hours.
Ensuring that the best editorial practices, our in-house style guides and standards are being followed carefully.
Double-checking that names, places and organisations are spelt properly and that facts, dates and statistics are accurate.
Suggesting changes to enhance... articles’ readability, conciseness and style; sending writers explanations about mistakes.
Checking that illustrations and captions are correct.
Checking grammar and spelling in social leads and headlines in Facebook and Twitter posts.
Keeping track of key issues spotted during your working day.
Organising training sessions for writers to improve their performance.

 
REQUIREMENTS:

Flawless command of the English language is essential, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and semantics.
Ability to write and edit headlines, captions and social leads that are concise, engaging and informative
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors and inconsistencies in articles
University degree in English/journalism/media studies or related field.
1-2 years experience in online media, digital field or working in a similar capacity.
Expertise in the local and world news media industry would be an added advantage.
Independence and dedication as this is a senior position.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with writers, and other team members.
Ability to work remotely (good internet connection and a laptop, minimum Intel Core i3).
This is a full-time position

CORE VALUES:

Passion for news
Understanding of Kenyan political landscape, economy, culture and celebrity lifestyle
Sense of responsibility
Being goal-oriented and able to work with tight deadlines more

Responsibilities:

Utilize main and secondary keywords and monitor keyword density in compliance with SEO rules and policies of Google;
Understand and meet searcher intent;
Check your facts for reliability and credibility and avoid copyright issues;
Look for nice visuals for the article and ensure that they are published in accordance with copyright policies;
Analyse competitors’ articles... and outperform them;
Cover a wide range of topics: recipes, entertainment, relationships, celebrities, lifestyle, etc.

Your day-to-day work will be focused on getting tasks, writing articles, sending them for assessment, and revising if necessary.
Qualifications:

Fluent or Near-Native English is a MUST;
Experience in writing SEO articles on various topics;
Ability to work in a team and adapt to changes fast;
High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
High skills in PC, Google services, basic knowledge of Slack, Trello, Canva, any CMS.
(Would be a plus) Background in digital media company,

WHY JOIN US:

Our company is built on the ability to find the best people and create unique conditions for them;
Good compensation that allows you to focus on project development and your professional growth;
Strong and enthusiastic team - you will have the opportunity for knowledge sharing, learning, and professional self-development;
Possibility to learn from the biggest global players in IT and media;
Interesting and challenging tasks in the global media project. more

We are now looking for a Media Sales Representative to join our team.
 
Our ideal candidate has:

2+ years of experience with B2B business development or sales
Excellent communication skills
Result oriented mindset
Ability to learn quickly

Would be a plus:

Experience working in Media Sales or Digital Marketing

Your responsibilities will include:

Selling advertising products of... Tuko.co.ke.
Generating and nurturing leads.
Сontracting clients.
Developing advertising offers.
Reporting.

Why should you join our team?

Competitive salary
Comfortable working environment and super-friendly team
Opportunities to learn from our knowledge base and training courses
Opportunity to work with the biggest IT and media players
Communication with the most influential people in the media industry on a daily basis more