Senior Multimedia Journalist (Digital Newsroom)

Media, Entertainment & Events

K sh 185,000 – 285,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Nairobi CBD (Kimathi St / Nation Centre precinct) Overview: Our client is looking for a Senior Multimedia Journalist to lead fast, accurate coverage across web, app, and social video. The newsroom blends breaking news, enterprise features, and explainers using mobile-first storytelling and tight legal/ethical standards. You’ll pitch, report, script, shoot, and edit, while mentoring juniors on verification, FOIA-style requests, and safe field practice. Expect evening rotas, live hits, and collaboration with graphics/data teams to make complex issues clear. Key Responsibilities: - Report, script, shoot and edit for web + social; file clean copy on deadline. - Run verification checklists; coordinate with desk editor and legal. - Lead live coverage plans; produce quick-turn explainers and Q&As. - Mentor interns/juniors; set beat agendas and weekly story pipelines. - Track analytics; iterate headlines, thumbnails, and packaging. Education & Experience: - BA Journalism/Communication/IR (Daystar, USIU, UoN, KCA, Riara, MMU); 5–8 yrs newsroom. Skills & Tools: - Mobile journalism, Premiere/Final Cut, Lightroom, newsroom CMS, AP style, media law basics. KPIs: - Accuracy; time-to-publish; session duration; returning users; scoop rate. Compensation (Kenya): KES 185,000–285,000 base + monthly performance kicker (up to 12%). Salary figures are estimates from our clients. Actual offers vary by your experience, portfolio strength, beat expertise, shift flexibility, scarcity of skills, and negotiation. Employers also benchmark to internal pay bands and market changes. Benefits: - Medical, accident cover, phone/data, meal allowance for late shifts, training. Growth Path: - Senior MJ → Desk Editor → Managing Editor (Digital). Ideal hierarchy & expected promotion cycle.