9 Dec 2024

Business Desk Lead at Tuko Media

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Job Description

Tuko Media is a subsidiary of the Genesis Group of Companies, a global web and mobile company that develops revolutionary digital solutions and fast-growing online platforms and in more than five countries across the globe. Tuko Media news portal – tuko.co.ke Tuko Media is made up of a group of highly skilled specialists with experience in online optimi…

Business Desk Lead

Responsibilities:

  • Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of business journalists.
  • Oversee daily business news coverage, ensuring that breaking news is covered promptly and accurately.
  • Monitor trending business stories and prioritise relevant, timely, and engaging news that resonate with our target audience.
  • Work with content planners and trackers to ensure that all important events are planned, analysed, and comprehensively covered.
  • Enforce high editorial standards, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and objectivity in all content to maintain the credibility of our business desk.
  • Help develop and execute a comprehensive business content strategy that covers a wide range of topics, including finance, technology, market trends, and industry news.
  • Assign and approve stories and periodically review the performance of business editors to ensure KPI targets are met.
  • Facilitate seamless collaboration between the business desk and other news desks and departments.
  • Build strong relationships with industry experts, news sources, and our business partners.
  • Represent the business news desk at major industry events and conferences.
  • Oversee the execution of TUKO’s annual Business Leaders of The Year Awards project.

‍Requirements:

  • Degree or Diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field from a recognised institution
  • 5 years of proven experience in business journalism, with a passion for writing business stories
  • Strong understanding of the business world, including markets and industry trends
  • In-depth knowledge of legal and ethical issues in business journalism, such as libel, conflict of interest, and privacy laws
  • Proven analytical and research skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and present complex data in a clear and concise manner
  • Excellent communication and interviewing skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong professional network within the business community
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
  • Strategic thinking and analytical mindset
  • A self-starter with a strong desire for continuous learning and adaptation
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Reliable access to high-speed internet and a laptop (minimum Intel Core i3) for remote work


Method of Application

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Closing Date :January 9, 2025





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