Business Desk Manager at Tuko.co.ke

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

Why join us:

• Competitive salaries
• Friendly working environment
• Unlimited opportunities to learn and grow
• Opportunity to interact with some of the best in the industry
• Exclusive access to advanced technologies and tools.