Current Affair Writer

We are looking for a current affairs writer who will be responsible for breaking news and political content. We expect you to have exceptional digital writing skills, editorial experience, and a proven ability to craft stories that captivate our audience and drive engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring trending breaking news topics and political stories.
• Writing and publishing high-quality news and political content that resonates with our audience.
• Developing exclusive stories through in-depth research and interviews.
• Sourcing expert comments and securing interviews with key figures.
• Demonstrating excellent interviewing and fact-checking skills.
• Crafting well-researched, engaging articles with perfect English grammar and storytelling.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in journalism, especially in current affairs and political reporting.
• Flawless writing skills, including narrative flow, structure, and grammar.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to stay ahead of trending news.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with an eye for detail.
• Strategic and analytical thinking abilities, particularly in identifying news angles.
• Self-motivation, with a hunger to learn and adapt in a fast-paced news environment.
• Ability to work remotely (reliable internet connection, laptop with a minimum Intel Core i3).
• Proficiency in using social media platforms for news sourcing and audience engagement.

core values:

• Passion for current affairs and general news reporting.
• Deep understanding of the Kenyan news landscape.
• Sense of responsibility and commitment to high journalistic standards.
• Flexibility and eagerness to grow professionally.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to workshops, training, and learning opportunities with leading global IT and media experts.

Skills Required:

• Communication / Pr / Journalism
• Political / Science / Ir