Radio Broadcaster

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in student projects/ research practical classes and courses and keeping of student records e.g. attendance, practical allocations and loss and breakage records.
• Present Publications for marketing the University and its products.
• Research topics and background information for items to be featured on the programme.
• Carryout audio production, writing for radio, radio broadcasting, public speaking, and even radio station management among others.
• Plan and rehearse the University Radio Shows for community outreach programmes.
• Be aware of the legal environment in which the media operate.
• Do short news, traffic, sport or weather reports and updates.
• Provide links between programmes.
• Read from a script or autocue, or improvise.
• In radio, 'drive' the desk and operate some of the technical equipment for recording and playback, using computers to cue up and play music and jingles.
• Keep the programme running to schedule, responding positively and quickly to problems or changes and improvising where necessary.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

For appointment to this post, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in Mass Communication and Journalism from a recognized institution
• At least three (3) year experience in a credible radio station

Upon offer of appointment, the candidate will be required to satisfy the requirement of chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on Leadership and Integrity and shall provide;

Certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.

Tax compliance certificate from KRA

Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board.

Clearance certificate from CRB

Self-declaration clearance certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Note

Applicants are required to submit one (1) manual (hard) copy of detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, membership of professional associations), copies of certificates, email addresses and telephone contacts;

All applications should be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents;

Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees.

Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

“Application for the Position of Radio Broadcaster – Laikipia University”; and delivered to:

THE DEPUTY VICE – CHANCELLOR (AFP)

Laikipia University

P.O Box 1100-20300

NYAHURURU - KENYA

Online applications should be submitted via email to: radmin@laikipia.ac.ke

All applications should reach the above office on or before 7th April, 2023 @ 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)