The East African Wild Life Society is looking for a conservation-minded and skilled journalist/ manager to edit its revamped quarterly SWARA Magazine and other publications.
The job location is the EAWLS Head Office on Riara Road off-Ngong Road in Nairobi
Qualifications:
- The Editor will have educational qualifications relevant to environment and journalism.
Requirements:
- He/she will have at least 10 years experience editing a publication, preferably a magazine, have an interest in the Environment, a familiarity with pictures and/or design and the drive to manage a small team to achieve targets in growing EAWLS membership, sales and advertising.
- Knowledge of or familiarity with website management would be a bonus.
- He or She will inherit a network of contributors to SWARA magazine and a new-look layout, rising circulation and advertising.
The Editor will report to the Executive Director and his or her tasks will include but not limited to:
- Taking the magazine to the next level of popular success
- Producing Swara Magazine on quarterly basis
- Participate and take notes of Swara Editorial Board meetings
- Liaising with contributors for story ideas and suitable photographs and illustrations
- Attracting interest among readers to help in environmental advocacy drive
- Guiding and motivating a team responsible for sales and advertising
- Editing the monthly EAWLS newsletter and website contents
Contract: Two year full time job with a three-month Probation period.
Remuneration: Competitive pay and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate
Please send your CV, copy certificates and relevant testimonials to: -
The Executive Director
East African WildLife Society
P.O. Box 20110 – 00200,
Nairobi.
Or email to: info@eawildlife.org
Closing Date: 18th June 2010
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