Human Interest Editor

Responsibilities: Ensuring timely processing and publishing of news material that meets our editorial standards, in-house style guide, and the rules (policies) of platforms (Facebook, Google, others).
Verifying facts and accuracy of all news reports before they are published.
Rewriting and editing copy to ensure it is readable and appeals to the target audience.
Producing authentic content free of plagiarism.
Ensuring articles have catchy headlines and appropriate visual elements, photos, or illustrations.
Requirements: University degree in journalism/media studies or related field.
1-2 years experience in human interest reporting online or working in a similar capacity.
Perfect command of the English language (you will have to take several tests to prove it).
Expertise in local & global politics and current affairs.
Experience in the digital/social media field.
A good laptop/PC (at least Intel Core i3).
Good, stable and reliable internet connection (uncapped, with a line speed of at least 4MBps).
Cellphone data is not acceptable.
Core Values: Passion for human interest and general news reporting.
Understanding of the Kenyan political landscape.
Sense of responsibility.
Flexibility and passion for learning.
Ability to work with deadlines.
What We Offer: Comfortable working environment and super-friendly team.
Free workshops and training sessions, opportunity to learn from the biggest global players in IT and media worldwide.
About Us: Tuko.co.ke is one of the biggest and fastest growing digital news and entertainment platforms in Kenya.
We are a partner of Legit, a media holding with strong presence in the African markets including in Nigeria, South Africa, and Ghana, where we have projects like Legit.ng , Briefly.co.za , Yen.com.gh , and Sportsbrief.com .
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