Internship Opportunities at Girwa Radio

Vacancy Ref: GIRWAFM/01/24

Duties and responsibilities.

• Create and collaborate on various types of content; web copy, data sheets, blogs, press releases, video scripts, customer case studies, data collection and analysis.
  Develop, manage and maintain content publishing schedule, digital marketing campaigns, sales campaigns, competitive efforts relative to our brand.
  Maintain a strong presence on all our social media accounts including Facebook, twitter, you tube, Tiktok and website.
  Maintain a strong presence on all our social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Instagram and LinkedIn, Tiktok, Website etch
  Contribute to team efforts to ensure tasks are completed on time.
  Provide creative graphic solutions to meet the needs of various departments.]
  Confer and liaise with business executives and commercial producers to ensure efficient and timely execution of client briefs.
  Create 2D and 3D model animations for YouTube and Girwa TV.
  Design and produce graphics for live and on-air or taped programs as requested by news producer, program producers and transmission controllers.

Skills and attributes.

• Conversant with broadcast graphic design, editing and animation software.
  Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP.
  Proficiency with the word Press CMS, including editing and developing themes and Gutenberg blocks.
  Experience with database hosting and SQL.
  Experience with Figma, sketch, or comparable design tools.
  Experience with Adobe Photoshop and illustrator.
  Excellent communication, organization and project management skills.
  Ability and willingness to train a station’s live on-air systems.
  Be very creative and innovative despite working under pressure and long hours.
  Ability to pay attention to details and keep strict deadlines.
  A team player, patient active listener and a problem solver.
  Good audio and video editing skills.
  Results oriented.
  Ability to understand read and write in English, Swahili and Dholuo

Academic and professional experience

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, ICT, or graphic design.
  Those with working experience in a broadcasting house are highly preferred.
  At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant role.
  Graphic design skills using various tools are an added advantage.
  Proven sales and marketing work experience.

Vacancy Ref.  GIRWAFM/02/24

Duties and responsibilities.

• Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines and reports
• Selecting appropriate stories and exercising editorial judgments on the best angle from which to approach a story
• Preparing and presenting materials on-air for both live and pre-recorded pieces.
• Generating ideas for stories, features and following leads as well as pitching story ideas to editors.
• Developing and maintaining local contacts.
• Coordinating and liaising with correspondents in the field for the purpose of compiling news and feature.
• Make sure that news bytes are of good quality, ethically sound and precise to the right length.
• Ensure all social media platforms are updated regularly.

Skills and personal attributes.

• Have good command of Luo, English and Swahili languages (Attach voice demo)
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work odd hours.
• Clear understanding of media laws and ethics.
• Self-driven, assertive, punctual and organized.
• Must have a nose for news, broad and strategic thinking and pay attention to details.

Academic and professional experience.

• A degree/diploma in Journalism/mass communication or another related field from a recognized institution.
• At least two years of experience in media organization/journalistic field.
• Knowledge in computer operations.

Vacancy Ref.  GIRWAFM/03/24.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate office activities and operations.
• Supervising administrative staffs and dividing responsibilities to ensure performance.
• Keep stock of office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Manage agenda and daily activities of the organization.
• Manage phone calls correspondence (e-mails, letter etc.)
• Submit timely reports and prepare presentations and proposals as assigned.
• Assist colleagues whenever necessary.
• Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary.

Skills and personal attributes.

• Outstanding communication and inter-personal abilities.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Familiarity with office management
• Procedures and basic accounting principles.
• Excellent knowledge I n computer operations.
• Knowledge in secretarial studies is an added advantage.

Academic and professional experience

• Degree/diploma in office administration or relevant field.
• At least two years’ experience in office administrative work.

Vacancy Ref: GIRWAFM/04/24

• Reporting to The Director, the job holder will be responsible for generating, developing, implementing and executing a sales plan that ensures the business achieves its revenue and collection targets for the assigned radio station.
• Girwa Radio is a fast growing and dynamic leading Full Service Brand Experience Radio looking for talented, energetic, ambitious and self-driven and motivated people keen on taking an exciting career opportunity in a Business sales executive role.

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Economics or related field.
• At least have 2 years of relevant sales experience in FMCG industry with proven record of attaining set targets (an added advantage if worked in the media industry)
• Computer literacy especially in PowerPoint, Word and Spreadsheets.
• Must have strong communication skills (oral & written)
• Should possess strong interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to develop and communicate a clear plan with strong customer focus
• Must have strong proposal writing skills, business acumen & results oriented attitude

The Person Should;       

• Understand the market and be a market changer for potential prospecting
• Be creative and proactive in taking initiative to grow revenues
• Have ability to create good networks and be actively field oriented
• Be able to understand and manage the debt levels as well as adhere to credit terms

How to Apply