ONLINE sub-editor ( FULL TIME )

Job title: ONLINE sub-editor
Reports to: ONLINE Editor

Description of Purpose:
To supervise the gathering and repackaging of content, for Vision Group websites. The major job function is to edit stories for language, libel, facts and audience appeal.

Key Result areas
• Edit and upload breaking news content onto key Vision Group websites including www.newvision.co.ug; www.enteruganda.com; and www.visiongroup.co.ug
• Coach and debrief reporters to produce accurate, fair and balanced reports with good angles to generate and maintain reader interest
• To ensure that all content on the Vision Group key websites meets the ethical standards as stipulated in the New Vision style book and other company policies and guidelines.
• Prepare and optimize pictures for the web to ensure that they meet the required quality and standard.
• Create and manage photo galleries in order to maximize impact of news, social events and other key developments.
• Ensure that Vision Group’s social media platforms like facebook, twitter and the discussion boards are up to date.
• Monitor site traffic and trends in order to find innovative ways to respond to audience needs.

Qualifications and Experience
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferably in Journalism, English Language or Literature in English.
• Proven experience as a reporter or sub-editor for a minimum of two years
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• IT background or experience in a multimedia environment will be an added advantage.

All interested applicants should hand in application letters, CV and copies of all academic transcripts not later than Friday, 1st June 2012 and should be addressed to the Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Ltd, P.O. Box 9815, KAMPALA, Plot 2/4 First/Third Street, Industrial Area.