Royal Media Services Ltd Careers

HRD/DG/DVP/3/ 2024

Royal Media Services Limited is recruiting for the above position. We are looking for a trained creative digital video/photographer with great production and organizational skills. The jobholder is expected to be a team player, a problem solver with great attention to detail and possess a clear understanding of overall content production process.

The jobholder’s role will include the following:

• Film quality indoor and outdoor audio-visual content using modern production equipment
• Responsible for producing compelling quality video content that can be shared with demanding audiences across social media channels and other online platforms.
• Work with production and editorial team members to deliver on creative content that meets all deliverable deadlines.
• Ability to mine through hours of original footage and create short and compelling content that can tell the same story in a few minutes or even seconds.
• Timely delivery of assigned productions.
• Responsible for developing innovative new ways to create compelling video content that can be shared
• Employing a data-driven approach to video content by using analytics to inform ongoing video creation strategy.
• Ability to mine through hours of original footage and create short and compelling content that can tell the same story in a few minutes or even seconds

Key focus areas: Engage in the pre-production, production and post-production process of assigned visual projects.

Academic and professional Experience

• Diploma in Communication/TV production with relevant practical experience. Bachelors in Communication/TV production will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative suite, Media Encoder and Final Cut Pro is required
• A deep understanding of programming across social media channels, including experience creating original video for social platforms including YouTube, Facebook… is required.
• Proven knowledge of digital media and content landscape is required.

HRD/RAP/RP/03/2024 

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will among others be able to do the following;

• Research, plan and develop on air content, ideas and concepts in line with the station strategy and values.
• On air presentation/continuity and acting on feedback from listeners.
• Write broadcasting reports and execute commercial logs
• Music research, identify and propose music that should be incorporated into the station sound.
• Carry out outside broadcasting/Road shows and attend functions on behalf of the station.
• Receiving briefs from clients/ marketers/ supervisor and executing accordingly.
• Scripting, recording, packaging and producing station features
• Creatively create and execute on air gaming elements
• Be able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Cross-promote the company’s online & traditional product lines
• Conceptualize and execute online campaigns for various projects
• Ensure all social media platforms are updated regularly
• Advise supervisor on new trends in online tools, applications, channels, design & strategy
• Liaise with digital sales officers to create campaigns that can be commercialized

THE PERSON

• Below 35 years of age
• A bachelor’s degree preferably in the arts or mass communication training or Diploma from KIMC in Radio broadcast or broadcast journalism.
• 3 years on- the- job experience in radio or TV broadcast
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Swahili (Coastal) with a rich voice and an ear for music.
• Have a proper understanding of the Coastal region and its people.
• Able to work long hours/odd hours without supervision.
• Must be social media savvy, innovative and creative
• Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty
• Keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms
• Understand Media Law and Ethics

HRD/DG/SME/3/ 2024

Royal Media Services Limited is seeking to recruit a highly qualified person for the above position. The job holder will be responsible developing suitable content to enhance online presence of the vernacular stations, engage with audience, and promote the company’s brand.

The Social Media Officer’s role will include the following:-

• Develop and curate engaging and shareable content for social media platforms.
• Ensure brand consistency in all social media content.
• Ensure content meets ethical and editorial standards before distribution on platforms
• Increase brand awareness through creative content development
• Collaborate with the marketing and commercial team to align social media efforts and handle client needs on the digital platforms.
• Monitor and Engage with the online community on their feedback, suggestions and leads
• Utilize analytics tools to track and analyze social media performance.
• Provide regular reports on the performance of the online vernacular platforms
• Assist in the planning and execution of social media campaigns, ensuring timely and coordinated efforts.
• Contribute creative ideas to enhance campaign effectiveness and audience reach.
• Cross-promote the company’s online & traditional product line
• Ensure all social media platforms are updated regularly
• Advise supervisor on new trends in online tools, applications, channels, design & strategy
• Execute & monitor clients’ social media communication campaigns

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Must have excellent spoken and writing skills in Kikuyu, Dholuo, Kalenjin, Kamba, Kiembu, Ameru, Luhya, Ekegusii or Swahili cha Kijomba
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Understand Media Laws & Media Ethics
• Must be self-driven, assertive, punctual & organized
• Must be social media savvy, innovative & creative
• Must be a team player, dynamic & able to work under demanding circumstances
• Must have a working knowledge of online technology and online news best practices and an appreciation of the business processes, protocols and controls
• Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty
• Keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms

Academic and professional Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Communication, Media or a related field from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated capacity in managing social media accounts
• Two (2) years’ experience working either as a journalist, Social Media Executive

HRD/COR/CP/03/2024.

Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a suitably qualified individual to the position of a correspondent.
He/she will be required to source, generate, package and present the news. He/she will report to the Head of Camera.

Key roles & responsibilities

• Ability to shoot visual content, report, write, edit and produce stories on deadline for multiple platforms – Tv, Radio, digital and social media platforms
• Offer creative and innovative ideas for elevated storytelling
• Excellent writing skills, with solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skills
• Generating ideas for news stories and news features
• Following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources
• Generating ideas to head of desks , editors and producers
• Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines and special reports
• Superior on-camera presentation
• Capture quality footage
• Edit footage as needed
• Provide practical and creative input to scene planning
• Exercising judgment on the best story angle
• Preparing material for both pre-recorded and live pieces
• Developing and maintaining useful contacts and relations with news sources

Academic and professional/work Experience

•  Degree in journalism, mass communications or any other related field
• At least one-year relevant experience as a reporter / correspondent in a busy media house.

Essential Competences

• Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili (Attach voice demo in mp3 format)
• An edge for news or features, ability for quick thinking, persistence, personal initiative and a good memory
• Sound knowledge of the local and international social, political and economic news-shaping environment
• A clear communicating voices
• Ability to report accurately and impartially.

 HRD/DG/DVP/3/2024

Royal Media Services Limited is seeking to recruit a highly qualified person for the above position. In this role, you, and other team members will join hands and be an amazing content machine creating engaging and professional stories across all our digital platforms. You will write compelling articles, create multimedia content for social media, and explore new and innovative ways to tell stories that will leave our audiences richer and yearning for more.

The Digital Reporter’s role will include:-

• Understand the ever-evolving digital landscape and can adapt your content creation accordingly.
• Craft clear, concise, and engaging articles that resonate with our audience.
• With a strong multimedia content creation skill, can create and produce video content in formats that fit various Citizen Digital platforms.
• bring fresh ideas to the table and aren’t afraid to experiment with different storytelling techniques.
• The reporter will be tasked with closely monitoring pop culture, the arts, celebrities, social media, youth trends and cover entertainment vents.
• Generate multi-media content that will be shared on Citizendigital and social media platforms like; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok that reach the required target audiences.
• Use online metrics to inform story choices and how to cover/share them.
• Have a nose for stories that will engage target audience and generate chatter both online and offline.
• Establish sources in the entertainment community.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Must have excellent communication & writing skills
• Must have strong analytical skills and keen to detail
• Understand media laws and ethics
• Must be self driven, assertive, punctual and organized
• Must have a nose for news and an understanding of how to package news for a digital audience
• Must keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms

Academic and professional Experience

• Diploma/ degree in Communication or related field from a recognized University
• Over 2 years experience in a newsroom; one of which must be at a reputable organization under a digital editorial portfolio

HRD/DG/DCP/3/ 2024

Royal Media Services Limited is recruiting for a Digital Content Producer with extensive experience producing compelling digital content that resonates with the online community. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of creating compelling digital content across various platforms and a strong understanding of digital content production. As the Digital Content Producer, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire content production process, from concept development to distribution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that content aligns with our brand identity and objectives.

The Digital Content Producer’s role will include the following:

• Conceptualize and produce relatable digital content across various genres that drives engagement and increase brand awareness.
• Lead a team of content creators, including video editors, videographers, designers, and multimedia producers, to produce high-quality digital content.
• Oversee the content production process, from brainstorming and ideation to execution and delivery.
• Collaborate with RMS internal teams – editorial, commercial, marketing and production to understand business objectives and target audience needs.
• Attend Client Briefings and help to transform their ideas to productions.
• Manage content calendars and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of client and editorial content.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in digital content production and distribution.
• Provide guidance and feedback to team members to help them improve their skills and grow professionally.
• Work closely with the marketing team to integrate content into overall marketing campaigns.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Must have strong analytical skills
• Understand Media Laws & Media Ethics
• Must be self-driven, assertive, punctual & organized
• Must be social media savvy, innovative & creative
• Must be a team player, dynamic & able to work under demanding circumstances
• Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty
• Keep abreast of evolving trends through continuing professional education in the area of digital platforms

Academic and professional Experience

• Bachelors/Diploma in Communication/TV production with relevant practical experience.
• A deep understanding of programming across social media channels, including experience creating original video for social platforms
• Proven knowledge of digital media and content landscape is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Adobe Media Encoder and Final Cut Pro is required.

 HRD/TP/TVP/03/2024

Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit a high calibre individual for the position of TV Producer/Director. We are looking for a creative producer with demonstratable production and organizational skills. The jobholder is should be a team player, a problem solver and possess a clear understanding of overall content production process.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre, production and post production of various genres of multi-platform, multi-camera shows
• Interaction and management of studio guests including high-profile personalities
• Preparing and producing on-location crews for live events
• Management and enhancement of allocated programme slot(s)
• Timely delivery of assigned programs
• Managing production talent and crew
• Developing content for programme promos
• Executing client driven productions
• Conceptualizing and executing creative fresh ideas
• Adherence to the company’s editorial principles and guidelines

Skills and Personal attribute

• Excellent writing and spoken Dholuo language
• Current affairs awareness
• General knowledge of editorial ethics code and practice
• Excellent skills to produce and direct shows of different genres.
• Great creative and organizational skills
• A flexible person, able to work under pressure
• A meticulous planner, pays attention to detail
• Good communicator with great writing and presentation skills
• Good in execution and in follow up
• Able to make quick and well-thought-out decisions
• Efficient time management skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Swahili

Academic and professional experience

• University Graduate – Communication/TV production with relevant practical experience
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in TV production process
• Video editing skills in Final Cut, After Effects an added advantage.

REF No. HR-RP-ATC-3-2024

Royal Media Services Limited is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual for the aforementioned position. The job holder will be responsible for facilitate the seamless flow of commercial materials, information, and resources between clients and internal teams.

The roles of the Assistant Traffic Controller Position will include the following: –

• Scheduling all incoming approved sales orders.
• Updating the daily sales performance report.
• Reconciliation of flighting and placement reports with respective clients to ensure proper invoicing is done by finance department.
• Monitoring client campaigns on RMS platforms and delivering comprehensive reports detailing the data collected from audience engagement.
• Coordination of invoicing with finance department at the end of every month.
• Resolution of client queries regarding flighting and placement in liaison with the respective sales executives.
• Ensuring all materials booked are available in the system and tally with the order details.
• Keep clear and up-to-date filing records for future reference.

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Very attentive to detail.
• High degree of integrity.
• Energy and ability to work irregular hours.
• Positive attitude
• Good planner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Very responsible
• Effective communication

Academic and Professional Experience:

• A degree or diploma from a recognized University/College
• Good computer knowledge
• Social media savvy

Job REF No. HRD/TEC/CP/03/2024

Royal Media Services Limited wishes to recruit competent individuals to the position of Cameraperson to help meet the growing demands of the organization

Key roles & responsibilities

• Preparation and maintenance of Camera and other related gears.
• Understanding story ideas and program scripts before the actual shoot
• Generating ideas to head of desks, editors and producers
• Understand the required result when assign to do a Recce
• Exercising judgment on the best camera angle in terms of Ambience.
• Proper Understanding of Directing Terminologies while doing Multi Camera Operation
• Preparing for pre-recorded and Live Broadcast Events
• Understanding and complying with media law and industry codes of conduct.

Academic and professional /work Experience

• Diploma or Equivalent in Video production in a recognized institution or any other related field
• Not less than 3years relevant experience as a Camera operator in a busy media house or a renowned Tv program production company.

Essential Competences

• Excellent in video production, Lighting and sound Recording.
• Must be well conversant with two editing Software and excellent Editing skills
• Be able to generate new ideas for both editorial content and production creativity
• Scripting for factual film is an added advantage.
• Creative filming is an added advantage
• Ability to communicate effectively