Job Title: Standard Supervisor
About this Job:
Job title: Standard Supervisor
Reports to: The Head of Department, Mass Communication
Scale: CU7
Duration: 3 years
The Standard newspaper, a community newspaper based at the Uganda Christian University in Mukono, is looking for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of Standard Supervisor.
This job requires a mature Christian leader with a thorough knowledge and experience of reporting, designing and editing.
Requirement:
Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree in Journalism/Mass Communication (at least second class upper) from a reputable university with at least three years of print newsroom experience.
Key Competencies
Ability to lead an editorial team, and to coach and mentor budding journalists.
A good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework for the newspaper’s operation.
Sound news judgement
Ability to use editing software, including Quark Xpress and Indesign.
Demonstrably excellent writing skills.
A “nose” for news.
Ability to set targets and enforce and observe deadlines
Ability to strategise for the overall growth and viability of the paper.
How to apply:
Also find these jobs at: www.ucu.ac.ug/ucunew/en/ucu-jobs Application method:
1. Send an application letter together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
2. Attach copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts To:
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P.O. Box 4, Mukono
Email: akatabaazi@ucu.ac.ug
DEADLINE: 5:00p.m. Friday, 30th March 2012
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
