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Summary

**Assistant Sports Editor–Mwananchi Vacancy at Mwananchi Communications Limited**

**Overview**
Mwananchi Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Nation Media Group, is seeking a motivated and highly experienced individual to fill the position of Assistant Sports Editor–Mwananchi.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist the Sports Editor in managing the day-to-day operations of the sports desk.
- Coordinate assignments for sports reporters, photographers, and contributors.
- Edit and proofread sports stories, features, interviews, analyses, and multimedia content before publication.
- Ensure sports content meets editorial standards, accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism practices.
- Support digital-first publishing strategies to enhance online readership and audience engagement.
- Monitor breaking sports news and assist in coordinating timely coverage across all platforms.
- Prepare headlines, captions, and story layouts suitable for print and digital publishing.
- Assist in planning coverage for local and international sporting events, tournaments, and special features.
- Work closely with designers, photographers, and digital teams to produce compelling sports packages.
- Monitor audience trends, analytics, and competitor activities to improve sports content performance.
- Mentor junior reporters and interns to strengthen reporting and writing skills.
- Stand in for the sports editor during absence when required.
- Ensure timely submission and publication of sports content according to newsroom deadlines.
- Maintain professional relationships with sports stakeholders, clubs, federations, athletes, and agencies.

**Requirements**
- Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years’ experience in sports journalism or editorial work.
- Strong knowledge of local and international sports.
- Experience in digital media publishing and multimedia storytelling is an added advantage.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English and Swahili.
- Familiarity with newsroom systems, digital platforms, and content management tools.

**Key Competencies**
- Strong editorial and news judgment skills.
- Good leadership and coordination abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.

**Benefits**
- MCL is an equal opportunity employer.
- Women are highly encouraged to apply.

**Deadline**
June 10, 2026.

**Job Type**
Full-time.

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