Radio Anchor/Reporter (Swahili)
Department: African Program
Company profile: Applied Memetics LLC is a professional services company dedicated to integrating and delivering best practice communication and information solutions in pre-conflict, conflict, or post-conflict areas.  The world has changed: ‘always on’ brands require a new way of thinking to engage and manage their consumers. Our purpose is to inspire original thinking through a deeper understanding of technology and human behaviour.  From strategy through to implementation, our teams of connected specialists – all experts in their respective fields – work together to help our clients maximise the opportunities created by the changing digital world and create a multi faceted digital strategy through to implementation.Our work explores a new model of journalism that is based around a global story – in this case, the struggle for human rights and democracy around the world. Our goal is to build a better user experience of these stories by adding context to content, using the latest digital tools of the day. Over time, we hope to add greater clarity, deeper understanding, and more sustained engagement to the conversations surrounding global events. As such, our content is transcribed and translated into English for broadcast to a global audience.
Description: Applied Memetics LLC (AM LLC) is seeking an Radio Anchor/Reporter (Swahili) to work at a US International Media organization.  This mission critical office plays a key role in the development and implementation of innovative media and information communication technology (ICT) projects, programs, and services across U.S. international media. It focuses on expanding the use of the best core technology platforms, as well as assisting entities in executing global digital and brand strategies.  It also builds out the next generation of digital products to present multi-media content in an increasingly complex global media landscape.The ideal candidate will:- Prepare interactive elements, such as vox pops, calls, etc. - Help promote the African Program programming and major topics by posting topic and discussion points on Facebook, on other social media websites, and other appropriate spaces- Complete all tasks detailed in the Swahili language, as needed - Provide such reporting/broadcasting services in the hours specified by the Service Chief in consultation with the editors - Thoroughly research and report on assigned stories, seeking information from a range of appropriate primary sources, as well as secondary sources gleaned from Internet or other media Determine the best available source(s) for telephone interviews from a studio, when appropriate in consultation with the assigning editor(s) - Conduct such interviews according to technical procedures established in training and based on recommendations from editors and producers so as to produce an interview that is suitable for broadcast on Swahili programming - Edit and adjust such recordings with attention to content and technical quality - Prepare a lineup for the producer(s) detailing the sequence of elements with particular attention to the audio files required by the produce - Host shows, read news, and perform other hosting functions as required by program schedules and as determined by the Program Chief in consultation with the editor(s) - Prepare audio materials and other content for broadcast and/or for uploading to the Swahili website and other platforms such as mobile as well the social media - Participate in training opportunities, as directed or required by assignments- At the instruction of the Program chief  or editors prepare, produce, and voice show elements, including promos, actuality voice-overs 
Requirements: The potential candidate must:- Be able to read, write, and verbally communicate fluently in Kiswahili- Have a good understanding of African politics and other issues- Have background in journalism. 
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