Jobs at Uganda Christian University

Job Title: Standard Supervisor

Salary: CU6

Reports to: Head of Department, Mass Communication

Division: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Job Purpose:

The Primary responsibilities for the Supervisor include setting editorial policy, ensuring accurate and timely production of the publication and keeping the news operation within budget.

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

Qualifications and experience

1. Hold a Masters degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognized institute of higher learning.
2. A degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognized institute of higher learning.
3. Should have at least 3 years newsroom experience
4. Should be conversant with professional publishing programs like QuarkXpress or In design
5. Has a strong command of the English language and the publication's writing style
6. Is a committed Christian with a desire to promote good and ethical journalism in line with Uganda Christian University's vision and mission

Expectations

1. Ability to lead an editorial team, and to coach and mentor budding journalists.
2. A good understanding of the relevant regulatory framework for the newspaper’s operation.
3. Sound news judgement
4. Demonstrably excellent writing skills.
5. A “nose” for news.
6. Ability to set targets and enforce and observe deadlines.
7. Ability to strategise for the overall growth and viability of the paper.
8. The Supervisor will represent the newsroom at the department-head level and be expected to work closely with other department heads in the different university divisions.
9. Mentoring skills-- The ability to recognize and train good talent from interns and staff. Build them both professionally and spiritually.

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.ugThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Deadline: 5:00p.m. Friday, 17th February 2012